Nurse Practitioner - General Surgery/SICU

Decypher•Bethesda, MD

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Nurse Practitioner provides comprehensive inpatient and outpatient care for trauma and general surgery patients. The role includes performing advanced assessments, diagnosing and managing acute and chronic conditions, developing treatment plans, performing procedures within the scope of practice, and coordinating care across the continuum. The Nurse Practitioner collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to provide high-quality, evidence-based care and supports surgical services, patient education, clinical documentation, quality improvement initiatives, and staff mentorship. The position requires a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) and completion of a Nurse Practitioner Program, Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, a current U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) number for controlled substances, at least two years of experience in medical and surgical applications, and U.S. citizenship. The Nurse Practitioner must be knowledgeable about gastrointestinal, genitourinary, and dermal anatomy, physiology, and disorders; current disease processes; and surgical and postoperative care for bowel, general, and trauma surgery patients. This is an onsite position, Monday through Friday, from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., for 40 hours per week. The role involves direct care in inpatient and outpatient settings and requires the ability to stand, walk, bend, lift, and perform repetitive movements for extended periods. The Nurse Practitioner must be able to respond to emergencies, assist with bedside procedures, operate medical equipment, and maintain stamina, focus, sound judgment, and effective communication in a fast-paced and stressful clinical environment. Compensation is up to $162,000, plus exempt benefits.

Requirements

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) with completion of a Nurse Practitioner Program (NPP).
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Current U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) number for controlled substances.
At least two years of experience in medical and surgical applications.
U.S. citizenship.
Knowledge of gastrointestinal, genitourinary, and dermal anatomy, physiology, and disorders.
Knowledge of current disease processes, surgical procedures, and postoperative care for bowel, general, and trauma surgery patients.
Ability to perform minor procedures within scope of practice.

Responsibilities

Perform reassessment and management of patients in accordance with policy.
Take thorough patient histories and perform clinical assessments and physical examinations for inpatient and outpatient patients.
Document ongoing assessments and formulate plans of care in collaboration with medical staff.
Order and analyze diagnostic tests and treat patients based on the results.
Monitor clinical laboratory and radiological studies, manage results, and coordinate related treatment plans with other providers on the team.
Demonstrate knowledge of gastrointestinal, genitourinary, and dermal anatomy, physiology, and disorders.
Conduct comprehensive health histories and physical examinations or problem-focused assessments based on the patient's status.
Perform minor procedures within the scope of practice in inpatient and outpatient settings.
Provide care informed by knowledge of surgical procedures and postoperative courses for bowel, general, and trauma surgery patients.
Coordinate patient care across the continuum and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
Support surgical services, patient education, clinical documentation, and quality improvement initiatives.
Support staff mentorship.