APP - Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant | Vascular Surgery

Sanford Health•Sioux Falls, SD

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland. The Vascular Surgery Nurse Practitioner provides advanced nursing care for patients with vascular diseases requiring surgical or medical intervention. The NP works collaboratively with vascular surgeons and multidisciplinary teams to manage preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care, aiming to optimize vascular health and patient outcomes.

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.
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), Adult (ANP-C)
Obtains and subsequently maintains required specific competencies and certifications as outlined on privilege form.
Privileging documents and related credentialing requirements will supersede this job description in defining minimum qualifications, criteria, and scope of practice, if variation between documents exists

Nice To Haves

If Licensing prior to August 1, 1995, master's degree in nursing is preferred.
Experience in vascular surgery, cardiology, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients with arterial, venous, and lymphatic disorders.
Order, review, and interpret diagnostic studies such as duplex ultrasounds, CT angiography, and vascular labs.
Collaborate with vascular surgeons in surgical planning and patient management.
Provide preoperative education and preparation including risk assessment and optimization.
Manage postoperative care including wound care, pain control, and monitoring for complications.
Monitor patients in inpatient, outpatient, and vascular lab settings.
Coordinate multidisciplinary care including vascular medicine, interventional radiology, and wound care specialists.
Educate patients and families on disease processes, treatment options, lifestyle modifications, and postoperative care.
Document clinical encounters and treatment plans accurately in electronic medical records.
Participate in vascular quality improvement initiatives and clinical research.
This position also provides on-call coverage outside of regularly scheduled hours.
First assist in surgery and round in the hospital.
Assist in covering call when respective surgeon is on call.
See patients in the clinic.
Travel to outreach required 1-2 days per week (by flight and car depending on outreach).