APP - Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant | Plastic Surgery

Good Samaritan Society; Sioux Falls, Northern (SD, KY); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision Insurance

Life insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Work-life balance

Generous time off

Job summary

Sanford Health in Sioux Falls, SD is seeking a Plastic Surgery Nurse Practitioner to provide advanced nursing care in a busy clinic and operating room setting. The NP will work with plastic surgeons and a multidisciplinary team to manage preoperative assessments, postoperative care, and patient education.

The role involves ordering diagnostics, assisting in planning and counseling, and supervising wound care and recovery.

Qualifications

• Master's or Doctorate degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
• If APRN licensed before Aug 1, 1995, master's degree preferred.
• Experience in plastic or reconstructive surgery settings preferred.
• Current licensure as RN and NP in each state of practice.
• DEA permit to prescribe controlled substances in each state of practice.
• State license for Controlled Substances if required by state.
• National board certification as Family (NP-C) or FNP-BC; other certifications need market-executive approval.
• Privileging and credentialing documents govern minimum qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced nursing care to patients undergoing reconstructive and cosmetic procedures.
• Collaborate with plastic surgeons and multidisciplinary teams.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests (imaging, labs) relevant to plastic surgery.
• Assist in surgical planning and provide preoperative counseling on procedures, risks, and recovery.
• Manage postoperative care including wound care and pain management; monitor for complications.
• Educate patients on procedures, expectations, and long-term care.
• Document care accurately in the EHR; participate in outpatient clinics and follow-up visits.
• Support research, quality improvement, and patient safety initiatives in plastic surgery.

Skills

Advanced Nursing Practice

Preoperative assessment

Postoperative care

Patient education

Team collaboration

Education

NP degree (MSN/DNP)

Board certification: NP-C or FNP-BC

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: Medical Building 3
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

Come work in the plastic surgery clinic with an experienced breast surgeon. Role includes working in the office as well as assisting in surgery.

Job Summary

The Plastic Surgery Nurse Practitioner provides advanced nursing care to patients undergoing reconstructive and cosmetic surgical procedures. The NP works in collaboration with plastic surgeons and multidisciplinary teams to manage preoperative assessments, postoperative care, and patient education, ensuring optimal outcomes and patient satisfaction. Conduct comprehensive patient evaluations including medical history, physical exams, and surgical assessments.

Order and interpret diagnostic tests such as imaging and lab work relevant to plastic surgery.

Assist in surgical planning and provide preoperative counseling on procedures, risks, and recovery.

Manage postoperative care including wound care, pain management, monitoring for complications, and scar management.

Provide patient education on surgical procedures, postoperative expectations, and long-term care.

Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, physical therapists, and other healthcare professionals.

Document patient care accurately and timely in electronic health records.

Participate in outpatient clinics, surgical procedures, and follow-up visits.

Support research, quality improvement, and patient safety initiatives related to plastic surgery.

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.

Experience in plastic or reconstructive surgery 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 a Family (NP-C) or (FNP-BC). Additional certifications require approval from a market executive leader: Adult-Gerontology Primary Care (AGPCNP-BC) or (A-GNP), Adult (ANP-C)

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] .

Practice Details

APP for experienced breast surgeon. Will include rounding on inpatients, clinic work as well as assisting in surgery.

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-0271033
Job Function: Advanced Practice Provider
Featured: No
Specialty: Plastic & Reconstruction
Visas Accepted: N/A