Advanced Practice Provider – Plastic Surgery; Inpatient APP

Job Summary

The Plastic Surgery APRN works collaboratively with supervising physicians and fellow Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) to provide comprehensive care to pediatric patients. The APRN practices in alignment with established clinical guidelines and evidence-based standards. This primarily clinic-based position includes managing outpatient visits, inpatient rounding and consults, and call. The role also offers first‑assist opportunities in the operating room. Responsibilities include performing comprehensive history and physical examinations, ordering and interpreting radiologic and laboratory studies, prescribing medications, implementing treatment plans, and documenting all patient care services in the EMR and departmental records.

• Perform comprehensive and problem‑focused history and physical examinations on pediatric plastic surgery patients.
• Perform first assist duties.
• Conduct medical rounds, collaborate with attending physicians on plans, and provide accurate documentation.
• Ensure plans of care for hospitalized patients are of sufficient quality and depth to guide the team toward desired outcomes.
• Maintain a high level of critical thinking and management skills, completing clinical documentation accurately and within 24 hours.
• Maintain current expertise and skills to facilitate high quality clinical performance and promote professional growth.
• Recognize need for physician consultation and guidance as indicated by scope of practice.
• Order appropriate laboratory tests, radiological studies, and consultations.
• Act as a preceptor for students.
• Participate in quality improvement program.
• Formulate and implement treatment and therapeutic plans for hospitalized patients.
• Perform procedures as demonstrated through competency.
• Order and/or prescribe non‑controlled substances for inpatient/outpatient care.
• Work weekends and holidays and take call.

• Master’s degree in nursing or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP).
• APRN licensure issued by the State of Florida and maintained in good standing throughout employment.
• Certification by the American Nurse Credentialing Center (ANCC), American Academy of Nurse Practitioner Certification Board (AANPCB), or Pediatric Nursing Certification Board (PNCB), maintained in good standing throughout employment.
• American Heart Association BLS certification, maintained in good standing throughout employment.
• Level II Background Check.

• Surgical APP experience preferred.
• Pediatric Nurse Practice certification preferred.
• Ability to relate cooperatively and constructively with patients, families, and coworkers.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Ability to problem‑solve, formulate a plan of care, and evaluate patient response to care.
• Ability to interpret, adapt, and react calmly under stressful conditions.