Are you a Surgical Nurse Practitioner (RNFA) seeking change to a new and rewarding position in the amazing Phoenix, AZ Metro Area? Our nationally renowned Cancer Center is hiring an experienced Surgical NP(RNFA) NOW! Our interview process is fast, and these positions are for immediate fill! Please review the position details below and apply today for immediate consideration
Relocation allowance and other incentives Salary is experience driven and will be discuss in detail during initial discussion
Schedule/Clinic hours: Permanent Full Time: 4x10s
Position duties and overview:
Performs first assistant duties in the OR and/or clinic with complete knowledge of the disease process and whole patient care scenario, including, but not limited to positioning, preparation and draping of the patient; tissue manipulation; utilization of tying and suturing materials; drain/tube insertion; deep and superficial wound closure; application of internal devices and any other autonomous duties or procedures delegated by the supervising surgeon.
Performs non-anesthesia minor surgical procedures without in-room supervision.
Meets the specific needs of the attending surgeon and maintains the technical skills necessary to handle a broad range of procedures including but not limited to colorectal (including robotic cases), breast, plastic (including microvascular cases), orthopedic, gynecologic (including robotic cases), head & neck, thoracic (including robotic cases) and urologic (including robotic cases) services.
Consults, collaborates, and communicates well with the surgeon and other consulting medical providers, and healthcare professionals such as hospitalists, intensivists, pain management, cardiologists, respiratory therapists, physical/occupational therapists, nurses, etc. to meet the needs of the patients.
Evaluates diagnoses and treats illnesses and injuries in the clinic, pre-op area, inpatient wards, and internal medicine clinic.
Evaluates care and orders and interprets appropriate labs, special studies (i.e., radiographic studies), IVs, diet, and therapeutic interventions as required.
Educates and counsels patients.
Performs comprehensive and problem-focused histories and physical examinations, including pre-operative H & Ps and evaluations, post-operative evaluations, discharge documentation and follow up evaluations on surgical patients in the clinic, pre-op area, inpatient wards, and internal medicine clinic.
Maintains the skills and knowledge base of a certified PA or NP/APRN as required by the applicable state and national licensing authorities.
Prescribes schedule II, III, IV or V controlled substances as defined in the federal controlled substances act of 1970 (P.L. 91-513; 84 Stat. 1242; 21 United States Code section 802) and prescription only medications.
Writes orders as indicated for pre-operative, in-operative, post-operative and clinical follow-up care and completes documentation in a timely fashion.
Ability to navigate the clinical information systems as needed to perform job duties. Knowledge and proficient with how to document patient orders, history, and physicals, review the PACS System, and navigate through the surgical information system.
Strictly adheres to the Universal Protocol, while performing the role of Surgical Assistant in the operating suite under the direction of the supervising physician and/or while performing other medical procedures.
Provides call coverage and onsite patient rounding, in accordance with the Hospital Call Program.
Certifications/ Qualifications: Must be a certified APRN with RNFA certification with robotic experience! Hepatobiliary, transplant, surgical oncology, or microscopic training preferred.
Excellent Benefits and Incentives: Full benefits, dental, health, financial and professional development.
Please apply today for immediate consideration or call for additional information!
About us: For over a decade, Palm Health Resources has been providing healthcare recruitment services and is well versed in matching medical talent for permanent, locum to perm and locum opportunities.
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