APP - Nurse Practitioner | Breast Surgery

Job description

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland. Work Shift: Day (United States of America) Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Compensation: Union Position: No Department Details: Summary: The General Surgery Nurse Practitioner provides advanced nursing care to patients undergoing surgical procedures. The NP collaborates with surgeons and the healthcare team to assess, diagnose, and manage preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care. This role involves patient education, pain management, wound care, and coordination of follow-up care to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Job Description: 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 patient education and risk assessment. Manage postoperative care, incl...