General Surgery NP/PA
About The Position
This is a locum tenens position for a General Surgery Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to provide coverage for extra volume. The primary focus is on General Surgery, with potential support needed in Orthopedics, OB/GYN, Urology, and ENT. The facility is a Level I trauma center with a 953-bed capacity, handling an average daily census of 10-30 cases and 90-110 cases per week. The role involves comprehensive patient assessments, developing treatment plans, ordering and interpreting tests, prescribing medications, patient education, performing procedures, collaborating with physicians, and accurate documentation.
Requirements
- Active Georgia licensure
- Board certification
- AHA BLS and ACLS certifications
- Minimum 1-year General Surgery experience or equivalent
- Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree focused on an NP specialty (e.g., family practice, adult-gerontology, pediatrics) or Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS) degree from an accredited program
- Active and unencumbered advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) license in Georgia
- National certification as an NP in a relevant specialty area by a recognized certifying body (e.g., American Academy of Nurse Practitioners [AANP])
- Active and unencumbered physician assistant (PA) license in Georgia
- National certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
- At least one year of experience in a clinical setting relevant to their specialty
Nice To Haves
- General Surgery is the highest priority for coverage
- Orthopedics, OB/GYN, Urology and ENT may need support as well
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive patient assessments to diagnose and treat a variety of medical conditions
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans
- Order and interpret diagnostic tests
- Prescribe medications and manage chronic conditions
- Provide patient education and counseling on healthy lifestyle choices.
- Perform procedures as permitted by state regulations and APP specialty
- Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare providers to ensure coordinated care
- Document patient care accurately and thoroughly
Benefits
- Travel and lodging arranged and paid for in full if residing greater than 50 miles from the facility.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
