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Albany Medical Center

Emergency Department Trauma Nurse Practitioner (Weekday Coverage)

Albany Medical Center, Albany, New York, United States

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Overview

Department:

Surgery – Acute Care Surgery & Critical Care (ACS&CC) Position Title:

Emergency Department Trauma Advanced Practice Provider (Weekday Coverage) Schedule:

Monday to Friday, 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM (Mid-shift hours negotiable).

FTE:

1.0 Full-Time Equivalent

Position Summary

This Nurse Practitioner position is a key member of the Acute Care Surgery & Critical Care (ACS&CC) team, providing clinical support in the emergency department (ED) during peak hours for trauma and surgical patients. The APP will collaborate closely with attending surgeons, surgical residents, and the ACS & CC care team to deliver high-quality care to surgical patients.

Responsibilities Represent the ACS&CC team in the Emergency Room as a provider

Provide back up for inpatient medical-surgical floor ACS APP providers

Perform ED consultations with comprehensive patient assessments, histories, and physical examinations for the ACS&CC service line

Perform procedures and wound care as required in the ED

Deliver care to patients of the ACS&CC division that are “boarded” in the ED

Respond to Level 3 traumas and provide trauma consultations

Coordinate patient discharges and ensure follow-up care is arranged

Respond to Emergency Department ACS&CC consults and provide timely evaluations

Document all clinical encounters and procedures accurately in the electronic medical record (EMR)

Communicate effectively with patients, families, and team members

Effectively partner with other members of the ACS & CC team (surgeons, APP, residents, medical students)

Weekday or Weekend Shifts

Conduct one quality improvement project annually

Support the mission of education, research and quality

Contribute to care team meetings

Qualifications Master’s degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program

Current NYS licensure and national certification (ANCC/AANP)

BLS and ACLS certifications required

Willing to audit or ATLS certified

1–2 years of relevant experience in surgical or inpatient care preferred

Strong clinical judgment, communication, and organizational skills

Benefits Competitive base salary range $130,145-$151,836 depending on academic rank with additional incentive bonus opportunity

Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision)

Generous paid time off and holiday schedule

Albany Med retirement plan plus a 403(b)

Annual CME allowance and dedicated CME time

Occurrence-based malpractice coverage

Employee wellness programs and mental health support

Albany Medical Center

is the centerpiece of medicine, research, and medical education in New York’s Capital Region and is the area’s largest private employer with more than 10,000 employees.

Albany Medical Center offers career opportunities in patient care and administration. We value all staff members and offer outstanding employee benefits including comprehensive health coverage.

Albany Medical Center is anchored in the state’s historic capital city and offers a full range of inpatient and outpatient care. It is home to the region’s largest hospital, Level 1 adult and pediatric trauma centers, and a children’s hospital. The downtown campus also offers opportunities at Albany Medical College.

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and CV to:

Physician Recruitment

physicianrecruitment@amc.edu

Albany Medical College

is an

Equal Opportunity Employer

and encourages applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds and experiences.

Contact Information

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and CV to:

Physician Recruitment

physicianrecruitment@amc.edu

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