APP - Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant | Vascular Surgery

20010 Sanford Clinic; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanford Health in the United States is seeking a Vascular Surgery Nurse Practitioner to provide advanced nursing care for patients with vascular diseases requiring surgical or medical intervention. The NP collaborates with vascular surgeons and multidisciplinary teams to manage preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care, aiming to optimize vascular health and patient outcomes.

The role involves comprehensive assessments, perioperative planning, patient education, and coordination

Qualifications

• Master’s, post-master’s, or doctoral NP degree from an accredited program.
• Current RN and Nurse Practitioner licensure in each state of practice.
• Board certification as AGACNP-BC or ACNPC-AG; additional certifications may be required.
• Experience in vascular surgery, cardiology, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of vascular patients and manage preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care.
• Order and interpret duplex ultrasounds, CT angiography, and vascular labs; coordinate with surgeons in planning.
• Educate patients and families on disease processes, treatment options, and postoperative care.
• Document encounters in the EMR and participate in quality improvement and clinical research.
• Provide on-call coverage outside regular hours as needed.

Skills

Vascular surgery experience

RN licensure

Nurse Practitioner license

Education

Master’s/ Doctoral NP degree

AGACNP-BC or ACNPC-AG certification

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: 10 Hours - Day Shifts (United States of America) Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Compensation: Union Position: No Department Details Hours will be 7 am-5 pm but may vary. APP will assist in covering call when respective surgeon is on call. The position will also include seeing patients in the clinic and travel to outreach required 1-2 days per week (by flight and car depending on outreach) May work some weekends as directed by surgeons needs. First assist in surgery and round in the hospital.

Summary

The Vascular Surgery Nurse Practitioner provides advanced nursing care for patients with vascular diseases requiring surgical or medical intervention. The NP works collaboratively with vascular surgeons and multidisciplinary teams to manage preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care, aiming to optimize vascular health and patient outcomes.

Job Description

Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients with arterial, venous, and lymphatic disorders. Order, review, and interpret diagnostic studies such as duplex ultrasounds, CT angiography, and vascular labs. Collaborate with vascular surgeons in surgical planning and patient management. Provide preoperative education and preparation including risk assessment and optimization. Manage postoperative care including wound care, pain control, and monitoring for complications. Monitor patients in inpatient, outpatient, and vascular lab settings. Coordinate multidisciplinary care including vascular medicine, interventional radiology, and wound care specialists. Educate patients and families on disease processes, treatment options, lifestyle modifications, and postoperative care. Document clinical encounters and treatment plans accurately in electronic medical records. Participate in vascular quality improvement initiatives and clinical research. 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. Experience in vascular surgery, cardiology, or related field 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), 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

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The Sanford organization owns and manages multiple distinct brands, including Sanford Health, Marshfield Clinic, and Good Samaritan, as well as Lewis Drug, Sanford Health Equip, Solutions by Sanford, Great Shots, and Blue Rock Bar & Grill. 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. Headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, the organization has 53,000 employees and serves over 2 million patients and nearly 425,000 health plan members across the upper Midwest including South Dakota, North Dakota, Minnesota, Wyoming, Iowa, Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The integrated nonprofit health system includes a network of 56 hospitals, 288 clinic locations, 147 senior care communities, 4,000 physicians and advanced practice providers and nearly 1,500 active clinical trials and studies. The organization’s transformational virtual care initiative brings patients closer to care with access to 78 specialties. Learn more about Sanford Health’s commitment to shaping the future of rural health care across the lifespan at sanfordhealth.org or Sanford Health News.

Good Samaritan, one of the nation’s largest nonprofit providers of senior care and services, is committed to transforming the aging experience through innovation, compassion and personalized care. As part of Sanford Health, an integrated nonprofit health system headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Good Samaritan serves 10,000 seniors and offers access to a full continuum of care, including 94 rehabilitation and skilled nursing centers, 56 assisted living and memory care facilities, 44 independent living locations and 37 home health and hospice agencies. The senior care provider delivers services across the upper Midwest, with 70% of residents living in rural communities. Learn more about Good Samaritan’s mission and commitment to delivering high quality senior care in rural America at good-sam.com.