General Surgery Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner

General Surgery Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner

Be among the first 25 applicants. Direct message the job poster from Grand Lake Health System (Joint Township District Memorial Hospital).

Duties and Key Responsibilities

• Conduct new patient and follow-up visits for general surgery patients
• Perform pre-operative evaluations, including history and physical examinations
• Assess surgical candidacy and coordinate diagnostic testing and referrals
• Provide post-operative follow-up care including wound assessments, staple/suture removal, and drain or ostomy management
• Perform minor in-office procedures within scope and privileges
• Educate patients and families on procedures, recovery expectations, and post-operative care
• Ensure accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record
• Round on general surgery inpatients independently and/or with the surgical team
• Manage post-operative care including pain control, wound care, nutrition advancement, and complication monitoring
• Evaluate and manage inpatient surgical consults as delegated by supervising surgeon
• Order, interpret, and act upon laboratory studies, imaging, and diagnostic tests
• Coordinate care with nursing, anesthesia, case management, therapy services, and other specialties
• Facilitate discharge planning, transitions of care, and timely follow-up appointments

Operating Room/Procedural Support

• Function as First Assist in the operating room per credentialing and privileging
• Assist with perioperative patient management and clinical decision-making
• Perform approved bedside procedures such as incision and drainage or wound debridement

Quality, Safety & Compliance

• Practice in accordance with evidence-based guidelines, organizational policies, and scope-of-practice regulations
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives related to surgical outcomes, patient safety, and efficiency
• Support compliance with CMS Conditions of Participation, state regulations, and accreditation standards
• Participate in peer review, morbidity and mortality conferences, and performance improvement activities as requested

Work Schedule & Requirements

• Schedule includes a combination of clinic hours and hospital coverage
• Includes call coverage, evenings, or weekends based on service needs
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods and assist in procedures as needed

Education/Certifications

• Master’s or Doctorate degree in Nursing from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program
• Current RN and APRN licensure in the State of Ohio
• National Nurse Practitioner certification (AANP or ANCC)
• Prescriptive authority and DEA registration
• BLS required; ACLS preferred

Experience

• Experience in general surgery, acute care, or surgical specialties preferred
• Inpatient hospital experience strongly preferred
• Clinic-based surgical practice experience preferred

Equal Opportunity Employer

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