Northwest Hospital is seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to join our Surgical team in Randallstown, Maryland.

About this role:

• Direct and oversee inpatient and outpatient clinical operations across multiple surgical service lines, ensuring high-quality patient care, operational efficiency, and regulatory compliance.
• Lead and supervise non-physician providers by managing staffing, credentialing, privileging, productivity, quality monitoring, and professional development.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate departmental policies, procedures, and strategic initiatives that improve patient outcomes, satisfaction, and operational performance.
• Manage recruitment, performance evaluations, employee relations, education, and continuing competency while fostering leadership development and staff engagement.
• Collaborate with physicians, department leadership, and hospital administration to optimize clinical workflows, patient care pathways, and interdisciplinary communication.
• Perform advanced clinical responsibilities, including patient assessments, consultations, documentation, ordering diagnostic tests and treatments, prescribing medications (per regulations), and assisting with surgical procedures.
• Coordinate perioperative and postoperative care by conducting evaluations, facilitating discharges, educating patients, and ensuring continuity of care.
• Lead quality improvement, EMR enhancement initiatives, and performance monitoring while ensuring compliance with hospital, accreditation, and regulatory standards.
• Support financial and operational goals through budget oversight, productivity management, resource utilization, and revenue optimization initiatives.
• Build collaborative relationships with patients, physicians, staff, and community stakeholders while promoting teamwork, effective communication, and an inclusive workplace culture.

Required Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) program
• Master’s degree required
• Maryland NP or PA License (active and in good standing)

Preferred Experience

• Surgical experience preferred
• Acute Care experience prreferred

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive hourly compensation
• CME support
• Paid time off
• Malpractice coverage

About Northwest Hospital

Northwest Hospital is recognized for delivering high-quality inpatient and critical care services in a collaborative, patient-centered environment.

Why Join Our Surgical Team?

• High clinical autonomy with strong specialist support
• Modernized facilities and growing critical care services
• Work in a culture that values professional growth and clinical excellence