APP - Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant | General Surgery

Good Samaritan Society; Sioux Falls, Northern (SD, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401k plan

Time off

Job summary

Sanford Health in Sioux Falls, SD, seeks a General Surgery Nurse Practitioner to collaborate with a surgeon and provide comprehensive perioperative care. The APP will perform preoperative assessments, postoperative management, and assist in procedures as needed.

You will work with Dr. Ness to support a growing general and bariatric surgery practice, with inpatient rounding, clinic duties, and some operative time. State licensure and AGACNP-BC/ACNPC-AG credentials are required.

Qualifications

• Master’s, postmaster’s, or doctorate NP program accredited by relevant nursing boards.
• National board certification as AGACNP-BC or ACNPC-AG; other certifications require approval.
• Current RN and NP licensure in practice states; DEA permit for controlled substances.

Responsibilities

• Provide preoperative evaluations and education.
• Assist in intraoperative and postoperative care.
• Develop and implement individualized care plans with surgical team.
• Prescribe medications and therapies per state laws and policies.
• Document care and coordinate follow-up care.
• Stay current with general surgery advancements.

Skills

Nurse Practitioner

Collaborative care

Preoperative assessment

Postoperative care

Education

Master’s or Doctorate NP program

AGACNP-BC or ACNPC-AG

State NP license

Job description

Careers With Purpose

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.

Facility: Surgical Tower

Location: Sioux Falls, SD

Address: 1500 W 22nd St, Sioux Falls, SD 57105, USA

Shift: Day

Job Schedule: Full time

Weekly Hours: 40.00

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.

Job 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. 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

Benefits

Sanford offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits .

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to [e-mail] .

Sanford has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.

Req Number: R-0274779

Job Function: Advanced Practice Provider

Featured: No

Specialty: General Surgery

Visas Accepted: N/A