APP - Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant | General Surgery

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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: Surgical Tower 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

The Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) will work collaboratively with Dr. Cody Ness to provide comprehensive care for patients within a general surgery and bariatric surgery practice. Dr Cody Ness is a new, fellowship trained general surgeon to the practice at Surgical Associates Clinic. This APP role will function as a surgeon extender and support Dr Ness as he establishes his practice. Role may entail a combination of inpatient rounding, clinic based work, and operative time. Exact role definition to be determined as Dr Ness"s practice develops.

Job Summary

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

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.

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

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 talent@sanfordhealth.org .

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-0274779 Job Function: Advanced Practice Provider Featured: No Specialty: General Surgery Visas Accepted: N/A