Advanced Practice Provider, Plastic Surgery
About The Position
The George Washington University Medical Faculty Associates is seeking a licensed Nurse Practitioner to join the division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery in a full-time role. In this role, you will become an integral part of the division in the outpatient setting, working closely with three plastic surgeons. You will have exposure to a wide breadth of aesthetic and reconstructive patients, including breast reconstruction, aesthetic breast and facial surgery, transgender/ggender-affirmingsurgery, body contouring, general reconstructive surgery, wound care, and skin pathologies. Opportunities to develop a practice in minor office procedures and injectables are available. The ideal candidate will have prior experience in the pre and post-operative management of surgical patients, and will be able to function autonomously.
Requirements
- A Master’s degree in Nursing and successful completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program of study is necessary.
- Credentialed as an advanced practice Nurse Practitioner by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) or the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).
- Current licensure as a Registered Nurse and advanced practice nurse in the District of Columbia is required.
- A minimum of 2 years of recent clinical experience as an advanced practice Nurse Practitioner is necessary.
- Previous experience of care of surgical patients is required.
Responsibilities
- Obtain a relevant health and medical history
- Perform a physical exam based on presenting history
- Order diagnostic procedures based on presenting history
- Identify medical risk factors
- Utilize critical thinking in the diagnosis process
- Synthesize and analyzes collected data
- Formulate a differential diagnosis
- Establish priorities to meet the medical needs of the patient
- Order and interpret additional diagnostic tests
- Prescribe and order appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions
- Develop a patient education plan
- Determine appropriate consultation/referral to other health professionals and community agencies
- Maintain a process for systematic follow-up
- Determine the effectiveness of the treatment plan and modifies the plan as needed
- Maintain appropriate documentation of patient records
- Communicate with the surgical team and referring providers
- Maintain active continuing medical education requirements for NP certification and DC
- Demonstrate knowledge and experience in diagnosis and procedure coding
- Perform other work-related duties as necessary
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
