APP - Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant | PAME Clinic

Sanford Health•Rapid City, SD

22h

About The Position

The General Surgery Nurse Practitioner provides advanced nursing care to patients undergoing surgical procedures. The NP collaborates with surgeons and the healthcare team to assess, diagnose, and manage preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care. The role includes patient education, pain management, wound care, and coordinating follow-up care to support optimal patient outcomes.

Requirements

Master’s or Doctorate degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
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 the state.
National board certification as an Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP-BC or ACNPC-AG) or Acute Care Adult (ACNP-BC).
Additional certifications require approval from a market executive leader: Family (FNP-BC or FNP-C) or Adult-Gerontology Primary Care (AGPCNP-BC or A-GNP).
Obtain and maintain required specific competencies and certifications as outlined on the privilege form.
Privileging documents and related credentialing requirements supersede this job description in defining minimum qualifications, criteria, and scope of practice if there is a variation between documents.

Nice To Haves

Minimum of 2 years’ experience in surgical or acute care settings preferred.
For APRNs licensed before August 1, 1995, a master’s degree in nursing is preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, including history-taking and physical exams related to surgical conditions.
Order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests relevant to general surgery patients.
Collaborate with surgeons and multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
Provide preoperative evaluations and prepare patients for surgery, including patient education and risk assessment.
Manage postoperative care, including monitoring recovery, managing pain, wound care, and identifying complications.
Assist in surgical procedures as needed under the supervision of the surgeon.
Prescribe medications, treatments, and therapies according to state laws and institutional policies.
Document patient care accurately and maintain up-to-date medical records.
Provide patient and family education on surgical procedures, recovery expectations, and lifestyle modifications.
Participate in quality improvement initiatives and maintain compliance with hospital and regulatory standards.
Stay current with advances in general surgery and nursing practice through continuing education.