APP - Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - PAME Clinic

sanford; Rapid City (SD); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanford Health, the nation's largest rural health system, seeks a General Surgery Nurse Practitioner to deliver advanced nursing care for surgical patients. The NP collaborates with surgeons to assess, diagnose, and manage preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care, including patient education, pain management, and follow-up coordination.

The role involves preoperative evaluations, wound care, and monitoring for complications, with responsibility for prescribing medications per state

Qualifications

• Master's or Doctorate from an accredited NP program.
• RN and NP licenses in each state of practice.
• DEA permit to prescribe controlled substances.
• AGACNP-BC or ACNPC-AG, ACNP-BC; FNP-BC or FNP-C; AGPCNP-BC or A-GNP certifications.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive surgical patient assessments (history and physicals).
• Order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests relevant to general surgery.
• Collaborate with surgeons and multidisciplinary teams to develop care plans.
• Provide preoperative evaluations and patient education.
• Manage postoperative care including pain, wound care, and follow-up.

Education

Master's or Doctorate of Nursing Practice (NP)

RN and NP licenses in each state of practice

DEA permit to prescribe controlled substances

AGACNP-BC or ACNPC-AG; ACNP-BC; FNP-BC or FNP-C; AGPCNP-BC or A-GNP

Job description

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:

Varies (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

0

Union Position:

No

Summary

The General Surgery Nurse Practitioner provides advanced nursing care to patients undergoing surgical procedures. The NP collaborates 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.

Qualifications

• Master's or Doctorate degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
• If APRN was licensed 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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