SummaryNorthwest Hospital is seeking an experienced
Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to join our
Surgical team in Randallstown, Maryland.
About this role: - Direct and oversee inpatient and outpatient clinical operations across multiple surgical service lines, ensuring high-quality patient care, operational efficiency, and regulatory compliance.
- Lead and supervise non-physician providers by managing staffing, credentialing, privileging, productivity, quality monitoring, and professional development.
- Develop, implement, and evaluate departmental policies, procedures, and strategic initiatives that improve patient outcomes, satisfaction, and operational performance.
- Manage recruitment, performance evaluations, employee relations, education, and continuing competency while fostering leadership development and staff engagement.
- Collaborate with physicians, department leadership, and hospital administration to optimize clinical workflows, patient care pathways, and interdisciplinary communication.
- Perform advanced clinical responsibilities, including patient assessments, consultations, documentation, ordering diagnostic tests and treatments, prescribing medications (per regulations), and assisting with surgical procedures.
- Coordinate perioperative and postoperative care by conducting evaluations, facilitating discharges, educating patients, and ensuring continuity of care.
- Lead quality improvement, EMR enhancement initiatives, and performance monitoring while ensuring compliance with hospital, accreditation, and regulatory standards.
- Support financial and operational goals through budget oversight, productivity management, resource utilization, and revenue optimization initiatives.
- Build collaborative relationships with patients, physicians, staff, and community stakeholders while promoting teamwork, effective communication, and an inclusive workplace culture.
Required Qualifications - Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) program
- Master's degree required
- Maryland NP or PA License (active and in good standing)
Preferred Experience - Surgical experience preferred
- Acute Care experience prreferred
Compensation & Benefits - Competitive hourly compensation
- CME support
- Paid time off
- Malpractice coverage
