General Surgery Physician Assistant/Acute Care Nurse Practitioner

About this Job
PRN Physician Assistant/Acute Care Nurse Practitioner - General Surgery- MedStar Franklin Square

MedStar Medical Group offers a uniquely rewarding career in a major marketplace. Become part of an organization that welcomes your experience, input, and leadership — as a clinician and healthcare expert. MedStar Health is looking for qualified candidates to join our growing team of 13 highly skilled Advanced Practice Providers. We offer a supportive team environment with hands-on training from our surgeons, residents, and fellow APP’s. This position offers exposure to multiple surgical specialties. We are a Robotic surgery center of excellence, and our new state of the art 14 OR surgical pavilion supports an array of innovations, advanced multispecialty surgical techniques, and cutting-edge medical imaging.

Job Summary:

First Assist in General Surgery, Orthopedic, Neurosurgery, Plastic Surgery, Thoracic, Ob/Gyn, GynOnc, and Vascular surgery procedures
Perioperative patient management
Ordering and interpreting diagnostic lab tests
Conducting surgical history and physical exams
Inpatient rounding and consultations
Wound care and bedside procedures under direct and indirect supervision
Perform medication reconciliation and help to arrange appropriate post-discharge follow up for all surgical patients.
Patient/family education
Collaborate with the physician and other clinical staff members to maintain continuity of care.
Participate in developing, reviewing, and revising medical/surgical protocols.
Participate in training of staff and students

Qualifications:

Completion and graduation from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Program
Nurse practitioners who apply for this role are required to be an ACNP and have completed a first assist course
CPR certification
Eligible for Maryland and DC licenses

This position has a hiring range of
USD $55.29 - USD $91.35 /Hr.