Nurse Practitioner Ambulatory Surgery Center Brooklyn NY Assistance Availab

Nurse Practitioner – AMBULATORY SURGICAL CENTER Job Description

The Nurse Practitioner in an Ambulatory Surgical Center provides patient-centered care before and after outpatient surgical procedures. Responsibilities include performing pre‑op evaluations, managing post‑op recovery, prescribing medications, educating patients and collaborating with the surgical team. Depending on specialty and regulations, minor procedures may also be performed.

• Pre-Operative Assessment: Review medical history, conduct physicals and order labs to evaluate surgical readiness.
• Patient
  
  Education:
  
  Explain procedures, risks, post‑op care and pain management.
• Informed Consent: Ensure understanding of procedures and proper documentation.
• Post-Operative Care: Monitor recovery, manage pain and address complications.
• Medication Management: Prescribe and administer post‑op medications as needed.
• Discharge Planning: Provide instructions, schedule follow‑ups and address concerns.
• Team
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Coordinate care with surgeons, anesthesiologists and staff.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate records of assessments, care plans and progress.
• Quality Improvement: Participate in initiatives to enhance patient care and outcomes.

• Active NP license and specialty certification (e.g., Acute Care NP, Surgical NP)
• Surgical or perioperative experience preferred
• Strong clinical assessment and decision‑making skills
• Excellent communication and patient education abilities
• Ability to work independently and respond to emergencies
• A car and driver’s license are preferred. (Mileage, tolls and gas are reimbursed)

• Minimum 2 years of vascular/endovascular experience
• Strong leadership, organization and teamwork skills
• Proficient in basic computer use; EHR experience preferred
• Wound care experience is also desired.

This position is mainly a clinic based practice, seeing about 15 patients per day, and will include vascular consults in nursing homes. Exposure to blood‑borne pathogens; OSHA training required. Regular use of standard office equipment. Reasonable accommodations available for individuals with disabilities.

• Physical setting:
  Outpatient
• Standard shift:
  Day shift
• Pay beginning at $150k

Weekly schedule:
Monday to Friday

* Relocation Assistance Available if Needed