APP - Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant | Plastic Surgery

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland.

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Compensation

Union Position

No

Department Details

Come work in the plastic surgery clinic with an experienced breast surgeon. Role includes working in the office as well as assisting in surgery.

Summary

The Plastic Surgery Nurse Practitioner provides advanced nursing care to patients undergoing reconstructive and cosmetic surgical procedures. The NP works in collaboration with plastic surgeons and multidisciplinary teams to manage preoperative assessments, postoperative care, and patient education, ensuring optimal outcomes and patient satisfaction.

Job Description

Conduct comprehensive patient evaluations including medical history, physical exams, and surgical assessments. Order and interpret diagnostic tests such as imaging and lab work relevant to plastic surgery. Assist in surgical planning and provide preoperative counseling on procedures, risks, and recovery.

Manage postoperative care including wound care, pain management, monitoring for complications, and scar management. Provide patient education on surgical procedures, postoperative expectations, and long-term care. Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, physical therapists, and other healthcare professionals.

Document patient care accurately and timely in electronic health records. Participate in outpatient clinics, surgical procedures, and follow-up visits. Support research, quality improvement, and patient safety initiatives related to plastic surgery.

Qualifications

Master’s or Doctorate degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program. If APRN was licensed prior to August 1, 1995, master's degree in nursing is preferred.

Experience in plastic or reconstructive surgery settings preferred.

Current licensure as a Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner in each state of practice. Current Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) permit to prescribe controlled substances in each state of practice.

State Controlled Substance License (if required by State) National board certification as a Family (NP-C) or (FNP-BC).

Additional certifications require approval from a market executive leader: Adult-Gerontology Primary Care (AGPCNP-BC) or (A-GNP), Adult (ANP-C) Obtains and subsequently maintains required specific competencies and certifications as outlined on privilege form.

Privileging documents and related credentialing requirements will supersede this job description in defining minimum qualifications, criteria, and scope of practice, if variation between documents exists.

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.

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