Acute Care Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant - Plastic Surgery

The VIOS Clinic; Blythe (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The VIOS Clinic in Georgia seeks an APRN or PA to deliver patient-centered care within the Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, in both ambulatory and inpatient settings, collaborating with plastic surgeons.

Responsibilities include managing outpatient clinics, reviewing histories, obtaining informed consent, coordinating preoperative education, and assisting in surgery. Postoperative follow-up and patient education are essential parts of the role.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Nursing with ANCC certification or equivalent, or valid GA APRN licensure.
• PA path: graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant program, NCCPA certification, and GA licensure.
• Current BLS certification.
• Fully credentialed to practice with ongoing CE requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage outpatient clinics, examine patients, and diagnose surgical needs.
• Review medical histories and plan treatments with physicians.
• Prepare patients for surgery, obtain informed consent, and coordinate scheduling and preoperative education.
• Perform postoperative follow-up and ambulatory procedures such as wound care and biopsies.
• Assist in the operating room as a first assistant during surgeries.
• Support clinic activities through patient education and program promotion.

Skills

ANCC certification

Advanced practice nurse licensure GA

BLS certification

Clinical assessment

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Master’s Degree in Nursing

GA licensure or APRN licensure

NCCPA certification (PA path)

Job description

Role Overview

This position involves providing patient-centered care within the Department of Surgery's Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, in both ambulatory and inpatient settings, alongside a team of plastic surgeons.

Main Responsibilities

• Manage outpatient clinics, examine patients, and make diagnoses to determine surgical needs.
• Review medical histories and plan appropriate treatments in consultation with physicians.
• Prepare patients for surgery, including obtaining informed consent and coordinating with staff for scheduling and preoperative education.
• Perform postoperative follow-up visits and ambulatory procedures such as wound care and biopsies.
• Assist in the operating room as a first assistant during surgeries.
• Support clinic activities through patient education and program promotion.

Qualifications & Skills

• Master’s Degree in Nursing with certification by the ANCC or equivalent, or valid licensure as an advanced practice nurse in GA.
• OR graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant program, NCCPA certification, and GA licensure.
• Current BLS certification.
• Full credentialing to practice, with ongoing requirements for certification and continuing education.

Key Attributes

Ability to practice independently, excellent clinical assessment skills, effective communication, and teamwork in a fast-paced healthcare environment.