General Surgery – Lumps & Bumps APP

Overview

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share the Yale New Haven Health System Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values—integrity, patient‑centered, respect, accountability, and compassion—must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.

• Full‑time Advanced Practice Provider (APP) opportunity in a General Surgery – Lumps & Bumps ambulatory clinic.
• Four (4) 10‑hour shifts per week, offering an excellent work‑life balance.
• Outpatient clinic‑based position with no inpatient responsibilities.
• Evaluate, diagnose, and manage patients presenting with common soft tissue and skin lesions, including cysts, lipomas, abscesses, and other benign surgical conditions.
• Perform in‑office procedures, including incision and drainage (I&D), wound debridement, suturing, and other minor surgical procedures.
• Collaborate closely with general surgeons to provide comprehensive, patient‑centered care.
• Suturing skills and/or prior surgical experience are preferred but not required.
• New graduate nurse practitioners and physician assistants are encouraged to apply.
• Opportunity to develop procedural skills in a supportive and collaborative surgical practice.

Flexible schedules to ensure work‑life balance. We focus on improving clinical care, outcomes, patient satisfaction, safety, value, clinical research, and education, extending care to the community.

Unlock your potential and embrace exciting opportunities for professional growth and career advancement within our esteemed healthcare system.

Enhanced compensation package. Competitive salary, comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance. Pension plan matched tax‑sheltered annuity plan and Roth contributions.

We recognize how vital a smooth transition is, and with our relocation assistance, your journey can be seamless.

Employee wellness initiatives and support programs. Professional development and continuing education opportunities.

• Clinical Care:
  Assess, triage, and manage patient/family needs; perform physical examinations; review diagnostics; develop treatment plans; prescribe treatments in accordance with institutional and state guidelines; function as first or second assistant on operative cases when within scope.
• Patient Education & Psychosocial Support:
  Educate patients/families on care plans and resources; provide psychosocial support as part of multidisciplinary team.
• Information Management:
  Ensure appropriate documentation and protect information privacy.
• Quality Management:
  Demonstrate high standard of moral and ethical behavior; ensure compliance with regulations.
• Professional Development:
  Engage in projects and training to maintain competency; serve as clinical resource and mentor; participate in research, quality assurance, and protocol development.

Graduate from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program.

Prefer clinical experience as an NP/PA within the given specialty/service line, but none required. APRNs, PAs, CRNAs, and CNMs must be appointed to the Affiliated Medical Staff and credentialed through the Medical Staff process. Evidence of current competence to practice (letters, references) must be obtainable during the appointment process.

Active PA Certification (NCCPA), Connecticut State Physician Assistant License, ACLS/BLS Certified; DEA License when indicated; PALS/NURP Certifications as applicable. For NPs:
Active RN or NP License, appropriate board certifications, ACLS/BLS, DEA, PALS, NRP as required. Additional licensure or continuing education may be required during employment.

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