Healthcare & Caregiving • Hamden, Connecticut, United States
Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) - Overnight Surgical Specialties
Hamden, Connecticut, United StatesOn-sitePosted 9 hours ago
Healthcare & Caregiving
About the Role
Overview
Position Summary
The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) provides overnight inpatient coverage for Surgical Specialties including Orthopedics, Neurosurgery, and related consult services. This role is focused on acute floor-based patient care, emphasizing clinical evaluation, cross-coverage, and timely management of patient needs. No ICU coverage is required.
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Care
Provide comprehensive overnight cross-coverage for surgical patients on inpatient floors
Perform focused assessments, develop care plans, and implement appropriate interventions
Respond to acute clinical changes, pages, and nursing concerns in a timely manner
Manage post-operative patients, including monitoring recovery, pain control, and complications
Evaluate new consults as assigned by supervising surgical teams
Procedures (as credentialed and applicable)
Wound assessment and bedside management
Removal or care of drains, lines, staples, or sutures
Assist with minor bedside procedures as required
Care Coordination
Communicate effectively with attending surgeons, residents (if applicable), and day teams
Provide clear and concise sign-out to incoming day team providers
Collaborate with nursing staff and interdisciplinary teams to ensure safe patient care
Documentation
Complete timely and accurate documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR)
Document cross-cover events, consult notes, progress notes, and clinical decisions
Coverage Scope
Orthopedics
Neurosurgery
Spine
Floor patients only - no ICU responsibility
Schedule
Overnight shifts (e.g., 6:00 PM - 6:00 AM; may vary by department)
Rotating weekends and holidays as required
Qualifications
Required
Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) program
Active state licensure as NP or PA
Certification by appropriate national board (e.g., AANP, ANCC, NCCPA)
Current BLS and ACLS certification
Minimum 1 year of inpatient or surgical experience preferred
Preferred
Experience in Orthopedics, Neurosurgery, or Surgical Hospital Medicine
Strong clinical decision-making and triage skills
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced overnight environment
Key Competencies
Excellent clinical judgment and prioritization skills
Strong communication and teamwork abilities
Ability to manage multiple patients and urgent situations simultaneously
Comfort with autonomous practice with physician support as needed
Work Environment
Inpatient hospital setting
Frequent walking between units
Fast-paced overnight coverage with variable patient acuity
Reporting Structure
Reports to: APP Manager / Clinical Manager
Clinical supervision: Attending surgeons (Orthopedics, Neurosurgery, and consulting services)
Additional Notes
This role is non-ICU, focusing strictly on floor-level care
APP will act as a key overnight resource for nursing staff and consulting teams
Opportunity to develop expertise in surgical cross-coverage and acute inpatient care
Additional Information
To learn more, please email our In-House Physician Recruiter
The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) provides overnight inpatient coverage for Surgical Specialties including Orthopedics, Neurosurgery, and related consult services. This role is focused on acute floor-based patient care, emphasizing clinical evaluation, cross-coverage, and timely management of patient needs. No ICU coverage is required.
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Care
Provide comprehensive overnight cross-coverage for surgical patients on inpatient floors
Perform focused assessments, develop care plans, and implement appropriate interventions
Respond to acute clinical changes, pages, and nursing concerns in a timely manner
Manage post-operative patients, including monitoring recovery, pain control, and complications
Evaluate new consults as assigned by supervising surgical teams
Procedures (as credentialed and applicable)
Wound assessment and bedside management
Removal or care of drains, lines, staples, or sutures
Assist with minor bedside procedures as required
Care Coordination
Communicate effectively with attending surgeons, residents (if applicable), and day teams
Provide clear and concise sign-out to incoming day team providers
Collaborate with nursing staff and interdisciplinary teams to ensure safe patient care
Documentation
Complete timely and accurate documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR)
Document cross-cover events, consult notes, progress notes, and clinical decisions
Coverage Scope
Orthopedics
Neurosurgery
Spine
Floor patients only - no ICU responsibility
Schedule
Overnight shifts (e.g., 6:00 PM - 6:00 AM; may vary by department)
Rotating weekends and holidays as required
Qualifications
Required
Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) program
Active state licensure as NP or PA
Certification by appropriate national board (e.g., AANP, ANCC, NCCPA)
Current BLS and ACLS certification
Minimum 1 year of inpatient or surgical experience preferred
Preferred
Experience in Orthopedics, Neurosurgery, or Surgical Hospital Medicine
Strong clinical decision-making and triage skills
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced overnight environment
Key Competencies
Excellent clinical judgment and prioritization skills
Strong communication and teamwork abilities
Ability to manage multiple patients and urgent situations simultaneously
Comfort with autonomous practice with physician support as needed
Work Environment
Inpatient hospital setting
Frequent walking between units
Fast-paced overnight coverage with variable patient acuity
Reporting Structure
Reports to: APP Manager / Clinical Manager
Clinical supervision: Attending surgeons (Orthopedics, Neurosurgery, and consulting services)
Additional Notes
This role is non-ICU, focusing strictly on floor-level care
APP will act as a key overnight resource for nursing staff and consulting teams
Opportunity to develop expertise in surgical cross-coverage and acute inpatient care
Additional Information
To learn more, please email our In-House Physician Recruiter
