Advanced Practice Provider - Surgical

Responsibilities

• Performs comprehensive or episodic health assessment of patients/families with acute and/or chronic health problems with an emphasis on wellness.
• Preserves and promotes good health through education and counseling patients in positive health behaviors, self-care, and coping skills.
• Provides comprehensive care for the well, acutely and chronically ill patients working in collaboration with general and specialty providers under the supervision of a Physician and in accordance with the regulations of the NH Board of Medicine.
• Establishes differential diagnoses: orders and evaluates diagnostic studies; performs and monitors therapeutic procedures; assesses and/or manages follow-up plans.
• Serves as first and second surgical assistant in the Operating Room for patients of the Responsible Supervising Physician (RSP) and Alternate Responsible Supervising Physician (ARSP).
• Counsels patients in positive health behaviors, self-care, and coping skills.
• Records and documents health appraisal data as necessary to maintain, coordinate and/or expedite required services; and in accordance with Medicare guidelines where appropriate.
• Maintains and enhances current level of knowledge relative to professional practice, as well as continuing education requirements necessary for licensure and certification.
• Proactively reviews quality and efficiency metrics.
• Identifies opportunities for improvement and leads the care team in improvement efforts.
• Participates in specialty certification efforts.

Requirements

• 1-3 years directly related experience
• Master's degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program
• Current New Hampshire licensure (or eligibility)
• National certification as an NP (RNFA program and OR hours) or PA with NCCP
• BLS certification
• Eligibility for medical staff appointment and clinical privileges at Exeter Hospital

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program

Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong clinical judgment and decision-making abilities
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Knowledge of surgical procedures and protocols

Benefits

• Magnet®-recognized hospital known for nursing excellence and quality outcomes
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits beginning on day one
• Medical, dental, vision, retirement, and paid time off programs
• Career growth opportunities across Beth Israel Lahey Health
• Collaborative, team-oriented culture
• State-of-the-art facilities and advanced technology

Pay

• Details about pay are not specified in the job posting.

Schedule

• Full Time, Evening Shift
• Monday - Friday 1pm-9pm
• No call, holidays, weekends