Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Surgical Services (Miners Campus)

St. Luke’s University Health Network•Coaldale, PA

About The Position

The Advanced Practitioner (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) provides healthcare services under the supervision of and/or in collaboration with attending physicians. Services include medical evaluation, treatment, counseling, referrals, diagnostic evaluations, therapeutic remediation, surgical assistance, and pharmaceutical prescription. The Advanced Practitioner acts as a patient advocate and participates in patient satisfaction, quality, and performance improvement initiatives. The Surgical Advanced Practice Provider serves as the primary surgical house officer for SLPG surgical subspecialties, providing comprehensive inpatient and perioperative care. The role involves collaboration with attending surgeons, nursing staff, and interdisciplinary teams to support high-quality, patient-centered surgical care across colorectal surgery, general surgery, gynecologic oncology, gynecology, surgical oncology, urology, and vascular surgery. The schedule consists of 8-hour shifts (0700–1500) or 10-hour shifts (0700–1700), with a required 1-in-4 weekend call rotation. Weekend call runs from Friday 1700 through Monday 0700. During assigned call weekends, the Advanced Practitioner provides in-house patient rounding and surgical coverage for designated services. Responsibilities include first assisting in the operating room within scope of practice; preoperative evaluation and optimization; intraoperative assistance; postoperative management; inpatient rounds, admissions, consultations, care coordination, and discharge planning; and evaluation and management of urgent and emergent surgical issues. Bedside procedures may include difficult Foley catheter placement, incision and drainage, and negative pressure wound therapy troubleshooting and management, as well as other procedures for which the practitioner is credentialed and clinically indicated. The practitioner assesses, treats, counsels, and educates patients and families; obtains and updates medical histories; performs physical examinations; orders and interprets diagnostic tests; develops and implements treatment plans; coordinates care with healthcare professionals and institutions; and provides evidence-based care. Other duties include virtual care when requested, maintaining professional knowledge and continuing medical education, contributing to clinical management guidelines and improvement initiatives, teaching students and trainees, participating in assigned student preceptorships, using the electronic medical record appropriately, and developing care and disposition plans with case management.

Requirements

Board-eligible or board-certified Registered Nurse Practitioner or Medical Physician Assistant.
Current license to practice in Pennsylvania or New Jersey, depending on job location.
Ability to perform duties within scope of practice and granted clinical privileges.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience in a similar setting is preferred; new graduates are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Provide healthcare services under the supervision of and/or in collaboration with attending physicians, including evaluation, treatment, counseling, referrals, diagnostic evaluations, therapeutic remediation, surgical assistance, and pharmaceutical prescription.
Serve as a patient advocate and participate in patient satisfaction, quality, and performance improvement initiatives.
Provide comprehensive inpatient and perioperative care across SLPG surgical subspecialties, collaborating with surgeons, nursing staff, and interdisciplinary teams.
First assist in operating room procedures within scope of practice; perform preoperative evaluations and optimization, intraoperative assistance, and postoperative management and follow-up.
Conduct daily patient rounds, formulate treatment plans, evaluate and manage new admissions and surgical consultations, and coordinate multidisciplinary care during hospitalization.
Complete discharge planning, discharge summaries, and patient education and instructions.
Respond to patient care unit and Emergency Department calls regarding surgical patients; evaluate patients and communicate findings to surgical teams.
Participate in family discussions, patient counseling, and care plan updates; assess and manage urgent and emergent surgical issues.
Perform bedside procedures within scope of practice, including difficult Foley catheter placement, incision and drainage, and negative pressure wound therapy troubleshooting and management.
Assess, treat, counsel, and educate patients and their families; obtain, study, and update medical histories and perform physical examinations.
Order or administer diagnostic tests, including radiologic and laboratory studies, and accurately interpret test results.
Develop and implement appropriate patient management and treatment plans based on assessed needs; coordinate care with healthcare professionals and institutions.
Provide high-quality healthcare based on best practices and evidence-based medicine; perform therapeutic and diagnostic procedures in accordance with granted clinical privileges.
Conduct virtual care services when requested, including clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment, care coordination, and escalation of care as appropriate.
Maintain professional and technical knowledge through educational workshops, professional publications, professional networks, professional societies, and required continuing medical education.
Participate in research, development, implementation, and tracking of clinical management guidelines.
Teach multidisciplinary students and physician residents and fellows, and participate in AP student clinical rotation preceptorship when assigned.
Participate in performance improvement activities related to clinical care and outcomes, service, operations, processes, and safety.
Use the electronic medical record competently, maintain current documentation, and document services to support optimal billing.
Use resources effectively and efficiently and demonstrate financial responsibility and accountability.
Develop care and disposition plans in conjunction with the case management team.

Benefits

Robust orientation program for all levels of experience, including new graduates
AP Mentorship Program
Comprehensive benefits package
Competitive compensation package
CME plus certification cost reimbursement
Fitness and Sports Performance Center memberships
Malpractice insurance
Dedicated support staff and team-based care
Teaching, research, quality improvement, and strategic development opportunities
Opportunities for advancement and growth within the Network