Surgical Nurse Practitioner or Surgical Physician Assistant - ENT

Sanford Health•Marshfield, WI

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About The Position

Come work at a place where innovation and teamwork come together to support the most exciting missions in the world! JOB SUMMARY The APC will play a vital role in providing comprehensive care within our Otolaryngology (ENT) department. This position combines both outpatient clinic services and surgical first-assist responsibilities. The APC will collaborate closely with ENT physicians, audiologists, and other healthcare professionals to deliver exceptional, patient-centered care across a wide range of ear, nose, throat, head, and neck conditions. You will also be included in a call rotation. Clinical Duties (Outpatient & Procedural): Perform patient evaluations, including detailed history-taking, physical examinations, and ordering/interpretation of diagnostic tests. Diagnose and manage acute and chronic ENT conditions in accordance with established clinical guidelines. Provide pre-operative and post-operative assessments and education. Conduct minor in-office procedures (e.g., cerumen removal, nasal cautery, flexible laryngoscopy, foreign body removal) as credentialed. Collaborate with physicians to develop and implement individualized treatment plans. Educate patients and families on diagnoses, treatment options, medications, and preventive care. Surgical First Assist Duties: Serve as first assist in the operating room for a variety of ENT surgeries, including but not limited to tonsillectomy/adenoidectomy, sinus surgery, ear surgery, thyroid/parathyroid surgery, and head & neck procedures. Assist with intraoperative tasks such as tissue handling, suturing, hemostasis, and instrument handling under physician direction. Prepare patients for surgery, including site verification and consent review. Support post-operative recovery and coordinate follow-up care.

Requirements

Master’s Degree in Nursing or Physician Assistant.
Current State of Wisconsin Nurse License or Nurse Compact License, and Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner Licensure.
Current Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) License.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification awarded by the American Heart Association (AHA) within three months of hire.

Nice To Haves

One to two years’ nursing experience in specialty.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification awarded by the American Heart Association (AHA) at time of hire.

Responsibilities

Perform patient evaluations, including detailed history-taking, physical examinations, and ordering/interpretation of diagnostic tests.
Diagnose and manage acute and chronic ENT conditions in accordance with established clinical guidelines.
Provide pre-operative and post-operative assessments and education.
Conduct minor in-office procedures (e.g., cerumen removal, nasal cautery, flexible laryngoscopy, foreign body removal) as credentialed.
Collaborate with physicians to develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
Educate patients and families on diagnoses, treatment options, medications, and preventive care.
Serve as first assist in the operating room for a variety of ENT surgeries, including but not limited to tonsillectomy/adenoidectomy, sinus surgery, ear surgery, thyroid/parathyroid surgery, and head & neck procedures.
Assist with intraoperative tasks such as tissue handling, suturing, hemostasis, and instrument handling under physician direction.
Prepare patients for surgery, including site verification and consent review.
Support post-operative recovery and coordinate follow-up care.