APP - Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner | General Surgery-First assist

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

• Independent clinic practice with the autonomy to evaluate, diagnose, manage, and follow patients within your scope of practice.
• Surgical first-assist opportunities, working directly alongside our General Surgeons in the operating room.
• Inpatient surgical practice, providing continuity of care for hospitalized surgical patients.
• Work collaboratively with a team of seven General Surgeons with a broad range of surgical expertise.
• Join an established team of three APPs, with opportunities for continued growth of the APP team.

Opportunity to develop a clinical niche or area of special interest, including opportunities within Bariatric Surgery and other specialized areas of General Surgery.

A practice model that allows you to utilize your individual strengths and interests while developing your professional expertise.

Strong support from an experienced operational, nursing, and clinic team, allowing you to focus on patient care.

Opportunity to participate in a growing surgical service line with an established referral base and continued opportunities for expansion.

Production-based compensation model that rewards productivity and clinical contribution.

A collaborative environment that provides the benefits of both autonomous practice and close physician collaboration.

Summary

The General Surgery Nurse Practitioner provides advanced nursing care to patients undergoing surgical procedures. The NP works collaboratively with surgeons and the healthcare team to assess, diagnose, and manage preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care. This role involves patient education, pain management, wound care, and coordination of follow-up care to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Job Description

Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, including history-taking and physical exams related to surgical conditions. Order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests relevant to general surgery patients. Collaborate with surgeons and multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.

Provide preoperative evaluations and prepare patients for surgery, including patient education and risk assessment. Manage postoperative care, including monitoring recovery, managing pain, wound care, and identifying complications. Assist in surgical procedures as needed under the supervision of the surgeon.

Prescribe medications, treatments, and therapies according to state laws and institutional policies. Document patient care accurately and maintain up-to-date medical records. Provide patient and family education on surgical procedures, recovery expectations, and lifestyle modifications.

Participate in quality improvement initiatives and maintain compliance with hospital and regulatory standards. Stay current with advances in general surgery and nursing practice through continuing education. This position also provides on-call coverage outside of regularly scheduled hours.

Qualifications

Completion of a master’s, postmaster’s, or doctorate from an accredited nurse practitioner program accredited by the Commission on the Collegiate of Nursing Education or National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission. If Licensing prior to August 1, 1995, master's degree in nursing is preferred.

Minimum of 2 years experience in surgical or acute care 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 an Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP-BC) or ACNPC-AG), Acute Care Adult (ACNP-BC), Additional certifications require approval from a market executive leader: Family (FNP-BC) or (FNP–C), Adult-Gerontology Primary Care (AGPCNP-BC) or (A-GNP) 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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