APP - Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - General Surgery

sanford; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 105,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanford Health in Sioux Falls, SD, is seeking a General Surgery Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to support a general and bariatric surgery practice. You will work with Dr. Cody Ness to extend surgical care, with a mix of inpatient rounding, clinic work, and operative time.

The role emphasizes preoperative assessment, intraoperative support, postoperative management, patient education, and coordination of follow-up care to optimize outcomes. On-call duties are included.

Qualifications

• Master's or higher in a Nurse Practitioner program from an accredited institution.
• Current state NP licensure and national board certification required.
• DEA permit to prescribe controlled substances in each state of practice.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments related to general and bariatric surgery.
• Order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests for surgical patients.
• Collaborate with surgeons and teams to develop individualized care plans.
• Provide preoperative evaluations and patient education on risks and expectations.
• Manage postoperative care, pain control, wound care, and follow-up.
• Assist in surgical procedures under surgeon supervision as needed.
• Prescribe medications per state laws and institutional policy.
• Document care accurately in medical records and maintain vitals.
• Participate in quality improvement and regulatory compliance.
• Stay current with advances in general surgery and practice standards.
• Provide on-call coverage outside regular hours.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Diagnostic testing orders

Preoperative evaluation

Postoperative care

Surgical collaboration

Medication management

Documentation & charting

Patient education

Quality improvement

On-call availability

Education

Master's, post-master's, or doctorate in Nurse Practitioner program (accredited)

Current NP licensure in state(s) of practice

National board certification (AGACNP-BC / ACNPC-AG or FNP-BC)

Job description

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

Work Shift: Day (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Compensation:

Union Position: No

Department Details

The Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) will work collaboratively with Dr. Cody Ness to provide comprehensive care for patients within a general surgery and bariatric surgery practice. Dr Cody Ness is a new, fellowship trained general surgeon to the practice at Surgical Associates Clinic. This APP role will function as a surgeon extender and support Dr Ness as he establishes his practice. Role may entail a combination of inpatient rounding, clinic based work, and operative time. Exact role definition to be determined as Dr Ness\'s practice develops.

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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