Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant- General/Trauma Surgery- Nights- Bloomington, IN

We are HIRING! Indiana University Health Medical Group is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to be a part of their General/Trauma Surgery team. This NIGHTS position and will be located at the IU Health Regional Academic Health Center at IU Health Bloomington Hospital and IU Health Bedford Hospital.

This role involves comprehensive care for surgery patients across outpatient, ED, OR, inpatient, and discharge settings. The APP will work closely with board-certified surgeons to impact care continuum.

Position Details:

• Full-time, Night shift (4×10 hrs )

+ Mon-Fri- 9p-7a

+ All overnight shift rotation, Weekend rotation

• Call Schedule- No after hour call is required although, call is required during the business day (further discussed in person)
• 100% Inpatient

Procedures:

• Including but not limited to: Incision and Drainage, Bedside wound debridement, biopsies, laceration repair, 1st assist in the OR, chest thoracostomy tube, PEG tube placement, gastrostomy tube removal/exchange, wound care.
• Comfortable or desires to learn OP procedures

Key Responsibilities:

• Consult Services

+ Perform initial assessments, exams diagnostics and formulate care plans for trauma/acute care

+ Provide consults in the ED and inpatient units, collaborating with ED physicians, hospitalists and surgeons

• Inpatient Floors

+ Manage trauma/post-surgery patients, triage surgical patients and recognize deterioration while escalating appropriately, conduct rounds, adjust treatments, monitor recovery, and coordinate discharges and follow-ups

+ Deliver direct care to surgical patients

• Desired Candidate Qualities

+ Strong clinical judgment and communication skills

+ Ability to triage surgical patients, recognize deterioration, and escalate appropriately

+ Detail oriented and able to manage fast-paced surgical services

+ Reliable, adaptable, punctual

+ Values patient-centered care and safety

+ Works well in multidisciplinary environments

+ Maintains calm under pressure and within rapidly changing OR schedules

+ Motivated by procedural work and high-acuity care

Qualifications:

• Must be Board Certified
• Must hold either ACNP, FNP or PA certifications
• PA or ACNP preferred but will accept and FNP with appropriate experience in acute care.
• Surgical APP experience in an inpatient, OR or perioperative setting is highly desired
• Board certified eligibility/certification required
• Minimum 5 years acute/trauma/critical/emergency nursing; robust surgical rotations required for PA's; critical care rotations preferred

IU Health offers a value-based compensation package that includes: group insurance (health, dental, life, disability), 401k with company match, generous PTO, CME allowance/time off, relocation assistance, and malpractice insurance coverage.

Community Description

Bloomington, Indiana is a progressive college town with the perfect blend of charm and culture. Residents enjoy the city's dynamic energy, spectacular scenery, outdoor adventure, and world-class educational opportunities.

• Ranked by Niche in 2023 as one of the best counties to live in America (amongst the best counties in the U.S. for families and young professionals, and as the best county in the state for outdoor activities)
• Vibrant downtown: arts, theaters, museums, and a thriving music scene
• Close proximity to top-ranked Indianapolis International Airport, voted "Best Airport in North America" twelve consecutive years
• Home of Big Ten conference member Indiana University, as well as highly-rated schools (ranked by Niche as the number two Indiana county for public schools in 2023)
• Lively nightlife, award-winning wineries and distilleries, shopping, and unique dining (including global cuisine)
• Home to Indiana's only national forest, the largest state park in Indiana (Brown County State Park) and Lake Monroe
• Active lifestyle, including an urban biking trail, camping, caverns, boating, hiking, golfing, fishing, horseback riding, and skiing
• 45 minutes to Indianapolis and 90 minutes to Louisville

Healthcare System/Hospital Description

Indiana University Health is Indiana's most comprehensive healthcare system. IU Health's unique partnership with the nation's second largest medical school, Indiana University School of Medicine, offers innovative treatments and therapies and remains a global leader in medical education and research.

Comprised of hospitals, physicians and allied services dedicated to providing preeminent care throughout Indiana and beyond, IU Health is honored to be recognized in such high distinctions.

• IU Health is ranked No. 1 in Indiana by U.S. News & World Report
• Riley Hospital for Children is nationally ranked in ten pediatric specialties by U.S. News & World Report.
• Indiana University Health is one of the largest employers in Indiana

A private, nonprofit organization, Indiana University Health owns, or is affiliated with, more than 200 hospitals and health centers throughout Indiana. More than half of the physicians affiliated with the IU School of Medicine practice, supervise, and teach residents and fellows at one of Indiana University Health's hospitals.

No organization in Indiana is ranked higher or offers more highly ranked physicians than Indiana University Health. With exceptional care, unmatched expertise and continued excellence, our patients and families know that they're making an excellent choice in selecting Indiana University Health as their premier healthcare system of choice.