Advanced Practice Provider (PA or ACNP) -Surgery

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

About this role:

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

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• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) program
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• Master's degree required
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• Maryland NP or PA License (active and in good standing)
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• Advanced Practice approval (if applicable)
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• NCCPA certification (for PAs)
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• National NP Board Certification (for NPs)
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• ACLS and BLS certification
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• Maryland CDS License
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Preferred Experience

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• Surgical experience preferred
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• Acute Care experience prreferred
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Compensation & Benefits

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• Competitive hourly compensation
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• CME support
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• Malpractice coverage
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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?

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