PRN Operating Room Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Needed in Pocatello, Idaho
Practice independently without physician oversight.
Job Description
About the Role
Join Portneuf Health as a Surgical APP – PRN, OR First Assist, Level II Trauma in United States.
Key Responsibilities
- will provide perioperative care and first-assist support for a variety of surgical specialties, contributing to high-quality patient care in both elective and emergent settings About Your Work: Serve as first or second assist on surgical cases for variety of surgical procedures across multiple specialties, including general surgery, trauma, orthopedic, neurosurgery, bariatric and other subspecialties as needed Perform intraoperative technical skills such as suturing, wound closure and tissue handling Participate in surgical rounding, documenting and communicating with patient progress Work closely with surgeons, residents, nursing staff, anesthesiologists and other team members Support quality improvement initiatives and adherence to clinical protocols Excellent support staff Epic EMR Requirements: minimum 2 years’ surgical experience required Recruitment Package may include: Base Salary CME Allowance Malpractice Insurance About Portneuf Medical Center: In a joint venture partnership with the Portneuf Health Trust, Ardent operates Portneuf Medical Center located in Pocatello, ID.
- provide perioperative care and first-assist support for a variety of surgical specialties, contributing to h.
Requirements
- class care, every patient, every time. Serving the healthcare needs of Eastern Idaho since 1907, Portneuf Medical Center strives to deliver a higher level of care and healthier community as a 205
- licensed bed acute care facility that is home to a Level II Trauma Center and 20
Benefits & Compensation
- Malpractice insurance covered.
Work Schedule
- Per Diem position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
Apply to join Portneuf Health as a Surgical APP – PRN, OR First Assist, Level II Trauma.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates PRN Operating Room Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Needed in Pocatello, Idaho at Portneuf Health a 2.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all General and Trauma Surgery nurse practitioner listings evaluated on our platform.
Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.
General and Trauma Surgery — Nurse Practitioner Career Context
This General and Trauma Surgery position at Portneuf Health is open to nurse practitioner candidates.
Nurse Practitioners are among the fastest-growing healthcare professions, with expanding scope of practice in many states and strong demand for telehealth and primary care roles.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in Pocatello, Idaho.
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Surgical Experience, Intraoperative Technical Skills, Suturing, Wound Closure, Tissue Handling, Surgical Rounding, Patient Communication, Quality Improvement. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this General and Trauma Surgery role.
Core responsibilities: The role involves serving as a first or second assist on surgical cases across various specialties and performing intraoperative technical skills. Additionally, the provider will participate in surgical rounding and collaborate with the surgical team.
Benefits package: CME Allowance, Malpractice Insurance. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
About WeekdayDoc
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Job Details
Employment Type
Per Diem
Posted
4d ago
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