Nurse Practitioner - Surgery - Trauma (Nights)

A well-known healthcare group is looking for an experienced Nurse Practitioner to join their Trauma and Acute Care Surgery team. This is a full-time night position (7 PM to 7 AM) in a respected hospital that helps many patients with serious injuries.

Shift(s) Description

12-hour overnight shifts, 7:00 PM–7:00 AM

Job Duties

The Nurse Practitioner will

• Provide care for trauma and surgery patients during the night.

• Evaluate patients, order tests, and create treatment plans.

• Take care of patients who have had emergencies or surgery while they are in the hospital.

• Assist surgeons with procedures and ongoing care for patients.

• Work independently but also work with doctors and other healthcare team members.

Keep records of all patient care using Epic EMR (an electronic health record system).

• Follow hospital rules and regulations.

• Ensure patient safety and quality care.

Important Notes

• No temporary or part-time jobs available.

• Fresh graduates cannot apply. You need at least two years of experience in trauma surgery or have completed a surgical fellowship.

Qualifications

• You must have a Master’s degree in Nursing from an approved Nurse Practitioner program.

— [REQUIRED]

• Nurse Practitioner Certification from ANCC or AANPCB.

— [REQUIRED]

• A valid license to practice in Colorado.

— [REQUIRED]

• You must be eligible to apply for DEA and Medicare/Medicaid.

— [REQUIRED]

• A clean record with no malpractice issues.

— [PREFERRED]

• No legal sanctions or exclusions from health departments.

— [REQUIRED]

• Must have Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. — [REQUIRED]

• Experience in trauma surgery (2 years preferred) or completion of a surgical fellowship is highly preferred. — [PREFERRED]

Certifications Needed

• ANCC Certification
• BLS Certification

• Board Certified

• DEA Certification

State License Requirements

• You need to have a Nurse Practitioner License in Colorado and the required certifications for BLS.