Surgery - General Nurse Practitioner at Orchard, Inc. summary:
We are looking for two skilled Acute Care Nurse Practitioners or Physician Assistants to join our General Surgery team. This full-time role includes floor management, consults, ER admissions, and assisting in surgical cases, alongside on-call responsibilities. The position involves patient rounds, performing bedside procedures, and providing both pre-operative and post-operative care.
We are seeking two skilled Acute Care Nurse Practitioners (NPs) or Physician Assistants (PAs) to join our General Surgery team. This high-priority, full-time position involves covering floor management, consults, ER admissions, and serving as a first assistant in general surgery cases. The role also includes on-call responsibilities alongside an attending surgeon.
Floor Management - Conduct daily patient rounds, including placing orders, writing progress notes, and communicating daily plans with attendings and nursing staff.
- Manage patient discharges, including preparation of instructions, summaries, and orders.
- Perform bedside procedures such as dressing changes and removal of drains/NGTs.
Consults and ER Admissions - Evaluate consults in the ER or those admitted to other primary services.
- Perform comprehensive physical exams and communicate findings with the on-call attending for operative planning.
- Complete appropriate documentation and orders.
Operative Responsibilities - Serve as the first assistant in general surgery cases, including open, laparoscopic, and robotic procedures.
- Provide preoperative and postoperative care for surgical patients.
Keywords:
Nurse Practitioner, General Surgery, Acute Care, ER Admissions, Surgical Assistant, Patient Care, Healthcare, Medical Team, Operative Responsibilities, Floor Management