APP - Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant | PAME Clinic

Sanford Health•Rapid City, SD

About The Position

The General Surgery Nurse Practitioner provides advanced nursing care to patients undergoing surgical procedures. The role collaborates with surgeons and the healthcare team to assess, diagnose, and manage preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care. It 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 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.
Obtain and maintain required competencies and certifications as outlined on the privilege form.
Credentialing and privileging documents supersede this job description in defining minimum qualifications, criteria, and scope of practice if requirements vary.

Nice To Haves

At least 2 years of experience in surgical or acute care settings.
For APRNs licensed before August 1, 1995, a master's degree in nursing is preferred.
Family Nurse Practitioner certification (FNP-BC or FNP-C), or Adult-Gerontology Primary Care certification (AGPCNP-BC or A-GNP), subject to market executive leader approval.

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 education and risk assessment.
Manage postoperative care by monitoring recovery, managing pain, providing 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 current medical records.
Educate patients and families about surgical procedures, recovery expectations, and lifestyle modifications.
Participate in quality improvement initiatives and comply with hospital and regulatory standards.
Stay current with advances in general surgery and nursing practice through continuing education.