Surgical APP: Evening Shift, First-Assist & Rounds

Beth Israel Lahey Health; Exeter (NH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Exeter Hospital in New Hampshire is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to join our Surgical Services team. This role delivers comprehensive surgical care across the continuum, including inpatient rounding, ED consults, and first‑assist duties in the OR.

Working with surgeons and multidisciplinary teams, the APP will help provide patient‑centered care and contribute to perioperative coordination, education, and quality improvement.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years directly related surgical experience.
• Master's degree from an accredited NP or PA program.
• Current New Hampshire licensure or eligibility.
• National certification as NP or PA (NCCPA).
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Performs comprehensive health assessments for patients with acute or chronic issues, emphasizing wellness.
• Provides care in collaboration with surgeons and other providers under medical supervision.
• Establishes differential diagnoses and orders diagnostic studies as needed.
• Serves as first- and second-surgical assistant in the operating room.
• Documents progress notes and coordinates perioperative care.
• Prescribes and manages medications per NH regulations.
• Participates in quality improvement and ongoing education.

Skills

Surgical experience

Team collaboration

First-assist in OR

Education

Master's degree in NP or PA

NH licensure or eligibility

NCCPA certification

BLS certification

Tools

NCCPA exam prep

Job description

Exeter Hospital in New Hampshire is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to join our Surgical Services team. This role delivers comprehensive surgical care across the continuum, including inpatient rounding, ED consults, and first‑assist duties in the OR.

Working with surgeons and multidisciplinary teams, the APP will help provide patient‑centered care and contribute to perioperative coordination, education, and quality improvement.