Bariatric Surgical APP/ACNP — First-Assist & Perioperative

MaineHealth; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 131,000 - 169,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recruitment payments

Relocation assistance

Shift differentials

Productivity incentives

Quality incentives

Job summary

MaineHealth's Maine Medical Center in Portland, ME, is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider to join our Bariatric and Minimally Invasive Surgery team. The APP will cover inpatient management, perioperative care, and operative participation as a first assist, collaborating closely with surgeons and nursing staff.

The role includes rotating weekend coverage with no call responsibilities and potential cross-coverage for the Colorectal Surgery service based on operational needs.

Qualifications

• Certified Physician Assistant (PA-C) or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP/AGACNP) and eligible for Maine licensure.

Responsibilities

• Inpatient management and perioperative care.
• Provide first-assist in the operating room.
• Coordinate care across disciplines and develop treatment plans.
• Conduct patient assessments and manage post-operative patients.
• Facilitate discharges and provide patient/family education.

Skills

Perioperative care

Inpatient management

First assist in OR

Team collaboration

Education

PA-C or ACNP/AGACNP certification

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

MaineHealth's Maine Medical Center in Portland, ME, is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider to join our Bariatric and Minimally Invasive Surgery team. The APP will cover inpatient management, perioperative care, and operative participation as a first assist, collaborating closely with surgeons and nursing staff.

The role includes rotating weekend coverage with no call responsibilities and potential cross-coverage for the Colorectal Surgery service based on operational needs.