About this opportunity
WellStar Health System lists this Acute Care Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant – Plastic Surgery Wellstar Medical Group – [...] opportunity in augusta, Georgia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Work Shift
The Department of Surgery, Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery requests to hire an APP to provide the upmost patient centered care in an ambulatory and inpatient setting with a multi-specialty group of plastic surgeons. This will include, but not limited to, ambulatory management of cosmetic and reconstructive patients, first assist in the operating room, and inpatient responsibilities to include rounding on all plastic and reconstructive patients.
Qualifications
Nurse Practitioner
Master's Degree in Nursing. Certified as a Nurse Practitioner by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or equivalent body or currently licensed as an advanced practice nurse in the state of GA by the Georgia Board of Nursing Advanced Certification in the specialized area if required. Current American Heart Association, Basic Life Support (BLS). Must be fully credentialed by the credentialing office to work.
Physician's Assistant
Graduated from an accredited Physician's Assistant program. Certified as a Physician Assistant by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA). Licensure to practice medicine through the GA Composite Medical Board. Must maintain status as a certified PA, including completion of all requirements for continuing medical education and re-cert. Advanced Certification in the specialized area if required. Current American Heart Association, Basic Life Support (BLS). Must be fully credentialed by the credentialing office to work.
Responsibilities
Practicing as a stand alone provider by managing weekly clinic
Examine patients and make diagnoses to determine the need for surgery
Review patient medical history and plan the best procedure for treatment in consultation with physician lead when necessary
Complete all preparatory steps for surgery including obtaining informed consent, working with clinic schedulers and RNs to schedule surgery with a pool of surgeons and provide preoperative education
Perform postoperative visits for select patients at the discretion of the operating surgeon
Perform ambulatory procedures for a variety of surgical diagnoses wound care, cosmetics and other excisional biopsies
First assist in the operating room
Assist in promoting activities and programs for the Plastics clinic at AU Health, and provide appropriate educational materials
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Worksite address
augusta, GA, 30910, US
Who can apply
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