APP - Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner | General Surgery-First assist

About the role

The General Surgery Nurse Practitioner provides advanced nursing care to patients undergoing surgical procedures. The NP works collaboratively with surgeons and the healthcare team to assess, diagnose, and manage preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care. This role involves patient education, pain management, wound care, and coordination of follow-up care to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, including history-taking and physical exams related to surgical conditions.
• Order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests relevant to general surgery patients.
• Collaborate with surgeons and multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
• Provide preoperative evaluations and prepare patients for surgery, including patient education and risk assessment.
• Manage postoperative care, including monitoring recovery, managing pain, wound care, and identifying complications.
• Absorb and assist in surgical procedures as needed under the supervision of the surgeon.
• Prescribe medications, treatments, and therapies according to state laws and institutional policies.
• Document patient care accurately and maintain up-to-date medical records.
• Provide patient and family education on surgical procedures, recovery expectations, and lifestyle modifications.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and maintain compliance with hospital and regulatory standards.
• Stay current with advances in general surgery and nursing practice through continuing education.
• Provide on-call coverage outside of regularly scheduled hours.

Requirements

• Completion of a master’s, postmaster’s, or doctorate from an accredited nurse practitioner program accredited by the Commission on the Collegiate of Nursing Education or National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission.
• If Licensing prior to August 1, 1995, master's degree in nursing is preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years experience in surgical or acute care settings preferred.
• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner in each state of practice.
• Current Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) permit to prescribe controlled substances in each state of practice.
• State Controlled Substance License (if required by State)
• National board certification as an Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP-BC) or ACNPC-AG), Acute Care Adult (ACNP-BC), Additional certifications require approval from a market executive leader: Family (FNP-BC) or (FNP–C), Adult-Gerontology Primary Care (AGPCNP-BC) or (A-GNP)
• Obtains and subsequently maintains required specific competencies and certifications as outlined on privilege form.

Qualifications

• Master’s, Postmaster’s, or Doctorate from an accredited nurse practitioner program accredited by the Commission on the Collegiate of Nursing Education or National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission.
• Licensure as a Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner in each state of practice.
• Current Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) permit to prescribe controlled substances in each state of practice.
• State Controlled Substance License (if required by State).
• National board certification as an Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP-BC) or ACNPC-AG), Acute Care Adult (ACNP-BC), Additional certifications require approval from a market executive leader: Family (FNP-BC) or (FNP–C), Adult-Gerontology Primary Care (AGPCNP-BC) or (A-GNP).
• Obtains and subsequently maintains required specific competencies and certifications as outlined on privilege form.

Skills

• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Effective problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Proficiency in electronic medical record systems.

Benefits

Sanford offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit here.

Pay

Annual compensation range (based on 1.0 FTE): APPII $108,171-$192,425

Schedule

Full time

Benefits

Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit here.

Practice Details

• Independent clinic practice with the autonomy to evaluate, diagnose, manage, and follow patients within your scope of practice.
• Surgical first-assist opportunities, working directly alongside our General Surgeons in the operating room.
• Inpatient surgical practice, providing continuity of care for hospitalized surgical patients.
• Work collaboratively with a team of seven General Surgeons with a broad range of surgical expertise.
• Join an established team of three APPs, with opportunities for continued growth of the APP team.
• Opportunity to develop a clinical niche or area of special interest, including opportunities within Bariatric Surgery and other specialized areas of General Surgery.
• A practice model that allows you to utilize your individual strengths and interests while developing your professional expertise.
• Strong support from an experienced operational, nursing, and clinic team, allowing you to focus on patient care.
• Opportunity to participate in a growing surgical service line with an established referral base and continued opportunities for expansion.
• Production-based compensation model that rewards productivity and clinical contribution.
• A collaborative environment that provides the benefits of both autonomous practice and close physician collaboration.

Compensation Package

Sanford Health offers a nationally competitive compensation plan with an additional advanced practice provider benefits package including a health, dental and vision insurance, 401K plan, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, CME allowance, allowed time away, malpractice insurance and tail coverage, and a relocation allowance for those eligible.