Advanced Practice Provider (PA or ACNP) -Surgery

Summary

Northwest Hospital is seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to join our Surgical team in Randallstown, Maryland.

About this role:

• Work under the direction and supervision of an attending surgeon to support patient care across hospital floors, the Emergency Department, and other clinical areas.
• Provide direct and indirect patient care while prioritizing patient safety and quality outcomes.
• Collaborate proactively with surgeons, physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
• Coordinate patient care among surgeons, referring physicians, nursing staff, and other healthcare providers.
• Obtain comprehensive patient histories and perform physical examinations.
• Order and prescribe medications, laboratory tests, diagnostic imaging, IV fluids, diets, activity levels, and other patient care orders as appropriate.
• Assist in surgical procedures by handling tissue, providing surgical exposure, using instruments, suturing, tying, and achieving hemostasis.
• Respond to the Emergency Department to manage and assist with trauma resuscitations.
• Educate patients on discharge instructions, wound care, medication use, dietary recommendations, and other aspects of post-hospital care.

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)
• Advanced Practice approval (if applicable)
• NCCPA certification (for PAs)
• National NP Board Certification (for NPs)
• ACLS and BLS certification
• Maryland CDS License

Preferred Experience

• Surgical experience preferred
• Acute Care experience prreferred

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive hourly compensation
• CME support
• Paid time off
• Malpractice coverage

About Northwest Hospital

Northwest Hospital is recognized for delivering high-quality inpatient and critical care services in a collaborative, patient-centered environment.

Why Join Our Surgical Team?

• High clinical autonomy with strong specialist support
• Modernized facilities and growing critical care services
• Work in a culture that values professional growth and clinical excellence