<p>A full-time nocturnist Advanced Practice Provider (APP) opportunity is available in Mansfield, Texas, joining the trauma surgery team at a highly regarded acute-care hospital currently holding American College of Surgeons Level 3 trauma center status and on track for Level 2 verification. This role offers PAs and NPs the chance to deliver high-acuity overnight trauma and critical care alongside a collaborative team of six double-boarded Trauma Surgeons with over 130 combined years of experience.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package</li> <li>Full-time employment</li> <li>Health, dental, and vision insurance</li> <li>Paid time off and paid holidays</li> <li>Continuing medical education (CME) allowance</li> <li>403(b) retirement plan with employer match</li> <li>Employee wellness program</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Nocturnist schedule; nights with varying days of the week</li> <li>Triage and lead Level 2 trauma activations; assist with Level 1 activations and manage acute resuscitations</li> <li>Perform a broad range of procedures including EFAST exams, central and arterial line insertion, intubation, bronchoscopic procedures, chest tube placement, and laceration closure</li> <li>Assist in trauma and acute care surgery operative procedures</li> <li>Round on a diverse patient population across the ICU, critical care, intermediate care, and trauma floors</li> <li>Manage patients in the Emergency Department, ICU, intermediate care, and general floor settings overnight</li> <li>Perform comprehensive and interval history and physical examinations; order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic studies</li> <li>Document findings and treatment plans in the EMR; prescribe or recommend therapeutic procedures and medications</li> <li>Collaborate closely with the Trauma Medical Director and the broader trauma team</li> <li>Educate patients regarding diagnoses and treatment plans; refer to specialized resources as needed</li> <li>294-bed facility with 40 ED rooms, 29 critical care beds, 10 operating rooms, and over 75 specialty services</li> <li>Magnet-designated hospital ranking in the top 5% nationwide for patient satisfaction and employee engagement</li> <li>Nationally recognized workplace: honored by Newsweek, Fortune, Glassdoor, Becker's Healthcare, TIME, and others</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Successful completion of a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner master's degree program; NPs must hold AGACNP or ACNP certification</li> <li>Active license or eligibility to practice in the State of Texas</li> <li>BLS and ACLS certification required (or ability to obtain)</li> <li>ATLS (Advanced Trauma Life Support) familiarity or certification preferred</li> <li>FCCS (Fundamental Critical Care Support) certification beneficial but optional</li> <li>Clinical and procedural APP experience in trauma, surgical, emergency department, or critical care settings preferred</li> <li>Strong surgical and critical care knowledge base</li> <li>Proficiency in EMR documentation and clinical decision-making</li> <li>Excellent communication skills and ability to perform effectively in high-pressure situations</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Mansfield is a rapidly growing, family-friendly city situated in the south-central Dallas–Fort Worth Metroplex, accessible via US Route 287 and Texas Highway 360. The city is known for its parks, community events, and a forward-looking innovation district called the LinQ.</p>