Full Job Description
As a provider with Riverside Health Medical Group, you would join a team of providers who are respected leaders and part of our collaborative care delivery team. Our providers care for our patients as if they are those they love. Our core values are built into our provider compact that outlines our dedication to our patients as our first priority. Our providers encourage patient involvement, embrace change, and take ownership in the success of the team and the organization. If that resonates with you, we would like to speak to you.
Riverside Medical Group is currently seeking a highly adaptable Advanced Practice Provider (NP or PA) to join our trauma labor pool, supporting a dynamic, high-acuity environment across emergency, inpatient, and perioperative settings. You will join our team at Riverside OrthoConnect in Newport News, Virginia.
This role is designed for experienced clinicians who thrive in fast-paced trauma care and can seamlessly integrate into multidisciplinary teams in a short-term capacity.
Core Responsibilities
- Provide frontline trauma coverage in collaboration with trauma surgeons and ED physicians
- Perform rapid assessment, stabilization, and ongoing management of trauma patients
- Execute procedures within scope (e.g., laceration repair, chest tubes, central lines, splinting)
- Support inpatient trauma service (rounding, consults, discharges, care coordination)
- Assist in OR and perioperative workflows as needed
- Ensure timely documentation, order entry, and communication across care teams
- Maintain flexibility to float across sites, shifts (days/nights/weekends), and service needs
Ideal Candidate Profile
- Experienced trauma/emergency APP (preferred 2–5+ years in trauma, ED, or critical care)
- Demonstrated ability to function independently in high-acuity situations
- Strong procedural competency and clinical decision-making under pressure
- Highly adaptable, team-oriented, and comfortable with variable assignments
- Effective communicator with a commitment to throughput, quality, and patient safety
Qualifications
- Licensed Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
- Board certification required (ACNP, FNP with relevant experience, or PA-C)
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Education:
- Master’s degree in nursing (MSN) from an accredited institution.
- Nurse Practitioner (NP) certification and active licensure.
Required:
- Hold an active, unrestricted RN license in Virginia or a multistate RN license through the NLC.
- Meet comprehensive and professional standards.
- Have a current, valid state of Virginia APRN/NP License issued jointly by the Board of Nursing and Board of Medicine or be eligible for one.
- Apply for and maintain Prescriptive Authority through the Board of Nursing and Board of Medicine
- Have a valid DEA controlled substance registration.
Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
What Sets You Apart
- Commitment to safety and quality
- Passion for patient care and community health
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Commitment to evidence-based medicine and learning
- Collaborative, team approach
Who We Are: Our Provider Compact
Our Mission: To care for others as we would care for those we love – to enhance their wellbeing and improve their health.
Our Guiding Principles: Patients First | Pursue Excellence | Stronger Together
Our Compact:
- We are resolute in our commitment to safety and quality.
- We listen with empathy and communicate constructively.
- We collaborate with a spirit of collegiality and mutual respect.
- We are educators, mentors, and lifelong learners.
Why Riverside?
At Riverside, we care for others as we care for those we love. Our culture is built on clinical excellence, joy in practice, and meaningful community impact.
Learn More
Explore Riverside Medical Group and discover why we’re the perfect place to grow your career:
Riverside Medical Group – Provider Recruitment -https://www.riversideonline.com/provider-recruitment/riverside-medical-group#
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