APP - Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner II | Otolaryngology (ENT)

About the role

The Otolaryngology Nurse Practitioner provides advanced nursing care for patients with disorders of the ear, nose, throat, head, and neck. The NP works in collaboration with otolaryngologists and the multidisciplinary team to perform assessments, manage medical and surgical treatments, and provide patient education.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient evaluations, including detailed history-taking, physical examinations, and ordering/interpretation of diagnostic tests.
• Diagnose and manage acute and chronic ENT conditions in accordance with established clinical guidelines.
• Provide pre-operative and post-operative assessments and education.
• Conduct minor in-office procedures (e.g., cerumen removal, nasal cautery, flexible laryngoscopy, foreign body removal) as credentialed.
• Collaborate with physicians to develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
• Educate patients and families on diagnoses, treatment options, medications, and preventive care.
• Serve as first assist in the operating room for a variety of ENT surgeries, including but not limited to tonsillectomy/adenoidectomy, sinus surgery, ear surgery, thyroid/parathyroid surgery, and head & neck procedures.
• Assist with intraoperative tasks such as tissue handling, suturing, hemostasis, and instrument handling under physician direction.
• Prepare patients for surgery, including site verification and consent review.
• Support post-operative recovery and coordinate follow-up care.

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.
• Experience In Otolaryngology, ENT, Or Related Fields 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 a Family (NP-C) or (FNP-BC).
• Additional certifications require approval from a market executive leader: Adult-Gerontology Primary Care (AGPCNP-BC) or (A-GNP), Adult (ANP-C), Adult-Gerontology Acute Care (AGACNP-BC) or ACNPC-AG), Acute Care Adult (ACNP-BC)

Qualifications

• Obtains and subsequently maintains required specific competencies and certifications as outlined on privilege form.

Skills

Excellent communication skills, ability to work independently and as part of a team, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

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

Compensation Package: Sanford Health offers a nationally competitive salary with an additional physician benefits package including health, dental and vision insurance, 401K plan, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, CME allowance, allowed time away, malpractice insurance with tail coverage, and a relocation allowance.

Schedule

Shift: Varies
Job Schedule: Full time
Weekly Hours: 40.00