Nurse Practitioner

Overview

Job Details

 APP – PA/NP

APP - NP -  Floor Coverage only or PA - OR and Floor

We are seeking a qualified and dedicated Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) to join our Vascular Surgery team. This position will focus exclusively on inpatient/floor-based vascular surgery care, working collaboratively with vascular surgeons and the multidisciplinary healthcare team to provide high-quality care to hospitalized vascular patients.

The APP will be responsible for the evaluation and management of vascular surgery patients throughout their inpatient stay, including admissions, daily floor management, pre-operative and post-operative care, discharge planning, and coordination of care.

Position Focus

This is an inpatient/floor-based APP position. The role does not include routine OR or surgical-assistance responsibilities.

The APP will primarily focus on vascular surgery admissions, inpatient consults, daily floor management, pre-operative and post-operative care, clinical assessment, discharge planning, and coordination of care in collaboration with the vascular surgery team.

Responsibilities

1. Inpatient Patient Evaluation & Management

• Perform comprehensive histories and physical examinations on vascular surgery patients.
• Evaluate new inpatient vascular surgery consultations and assist with developing appropriate treatment plans.
• Perform daily patient assessments and manage the ongoing care of vascular surgery patients on the floor.
• Monitor patients for changes in clinical status and promptly identify potential complications.
• Order, review, and interpret appropriate laboratory and diagnostic studies.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans in collaboration with the vascular surgery team.
• Communicate significant clinical changes and concerns to the vascular surgeon and appropriate members of the care team.

2. Pre-Operative & Post-Operative Management

• Provide comprehensive pre-operative evaluation and management of vascular surgery patients.
• Coordinate appropriate pre-operative testing and medical optimization.
• Provide daily post-operative management of vascular surgery patients.
• Monitor surgical wounds, drains, vascular status, laboratory results, and overall recovery.
• Recognize and appropriately manage post-operative complications in collaboration with the vascular surgeon.
• Manage pain, medications, fluids, and other aspects of routine inpatient care within the scope of practice.
• Provide patient and family education regarding treatment plans, recovery, and discharge needs.

3. Inpatient/Floor Responsibilities

• Perform daily rounds with the vascular surgery team.
• Write daily progress notes, admission notes, consult notes, discharge summaries, and other required clinical documentation.
• Place appropriate orders and manage routine inpatient needs.
• Coordinate consultations with other medical and surgical specialties as needed.
• Communicate with nursing, case management, physical therapy, social work, and other members of the multidisciplinary team.
• Participate in discharge planning and ensure appropriate follow-up and continuity of care.
• Respond to clinical issues and patient needs on the vascular surgery floor.

4. Collaboration & Communication

• Work closely with vascular surgeons to provide coordinated inpatient care.
• Collaborate with hospitalists, intensivists, nursing staff, and other healthcare professionals as appropriate.
• Communicate effectively with patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, clinical progress, and discharge instructions.
• Escalate complex or urgent clinical concerns to the supervising/collaborating vascular surgeon.

5. Documentation & Quality

• Maintain accurate and timely medical records.
• Ensure compliance with organizational, regulatory, and documentation standards.
• Participate in quality-improvement initiatives and activities related to vascular surgery patient care.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program.
• Current New York State licensure as a PA or NP.
• PA-C certification through NCCPA or appropriate NP certification.
• Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP) certification preferred for NP candidates.
• Previous experience in vascular surgery, surgery, critical care, or inpatient medicine is highly desirable.
• Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic, and patient-management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary inpatient team.

Experience

• PA/NP: Experienced providers preferred; will consider a new graduate with relevant clinical rotations, electives, or inpatient/surgical experience.
• Vascular surgery experience is preferred but not required for candidates with strong inpatient or surgical backgrounds.

Certification & Licensure

• PA-C or appropriate NP certification required.
• BLS and ACLS required.
• BLS/ACLS certification accepted from:
• American Heart Association – BLS/ACLS for Healthcare Providers (CPR & AED) Program
• American Red Cross
• Online-only BLS/ACLS programs from any organization will not be accepted.
• DEA registration required for providers with discharge prescription responsibilities.

Posted Salary Range

USD $66.55 - USD $93.81 /Hr.

Compensation: 66.55 to 93.81 (USD)