Acute Care Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant – Plastic Surgery Wellstar Medical Group – [...]

WellStar Health System; Augusta (GA); Sur place; USD 90 000 - 110 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

WellStar Health System is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) in their Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery in Augusta, Georgia. The role focuses on providing comprehensive patient-centered care, including managing both ambulatory and inpatient responsibilities, and assisting in surgeries.

The ideal candidate will possess a Master’s Degree in Nursing or have graduated from an accredited Physician's Assistant program while holding certification and licensure relevant in Georgia. A commitment to patient care and surgical excellence is essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Certified Nurse Practitioner by ANCC or equivalent body.
• Licensed as an advanced practice nurse in Georgia.
• Current BLS certification required.

Responsabilités

• Manage weekly clinic and examine patients.
• Review medical histories for treatment plans.
• Perform necessary preparatory steps for surgery.
• Conduct postoperative visits for select patients.
• Assist in surgery as first assist and conduct ambulatory procedures.

Connaissances

Patient care management

Surgical assistance

BLS certification

Formation

Master's Degree in Nursing

Accredited Physician's Assistant program

Description du poste

Work Shift

The Department of Surgery, Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery requests to hire an APP to provide the upmost patient centered care in an ambulatory and inpatient setting with a multi-specialty group of plastic surgeons. This will include, but not limited to, ambulatory management of cosmetic and reconstructive patients, first assist in the operating room, and inpatient responsibilities to include rounding on all plastic and reconstructive patients.

Qualifications

Nurse Practitioner

Master's Degree in Nursing. Certified as a Nurse Practitioner by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or equivalent body or currently licensed as an advanced practice nurse in the state of GA by the Georgia Board of Nursing Advanced Certification in the specialized area if required. Current American Heart Association, Basic Life Support (BLS). Must be fully credentialed by the credentialing office to work.

Physician's Assistant

Graduated from an accredited Physician's Assistant program. Certified as a Physician Assistant by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA). Licensure to practice medicine through the GA Composite Medical Board. Must maintain status as a certified PA, including completion of all requirements for continuing medical education and re-cert. Advanced Certification in the specialized area if required. Current American Heart Association, Basic Life Support (BLS). Must be fully credentialed by the credentialing office to work.

Responsibilities

• Practicing as a stand alone provider by managing weekly clinic
• Examine patients and make diagnoses to determine the need for surgery
• Review patient medical history and plan the best procedure for treatment in consultation with physician lead when necessary
• Complete all preparatory steps for surgery including obtaining informed consent, working with clinic schedulers and RNs to schedule surgery with a pool of surgeons and provide preoperative education
• Perform postoperative visits for select patients at the discretion of the operating surgeon
• Perform ambulatory procedures for a variety of surgical diagnoses wound care, cosmetics and other excisional biopsies
• First assist in the operating room
• Assist in promoting activities and programs for the Plastics clinic at AU Health, and provide appropriate educational materials