Job Brief
As a Surgical Nurse Practitioner, you will play a critical role in diagnosing and treating acute, episodic, or chronic illnesses, either independently or as part of a collaborative healthcare team. Your expertise in health promotion and disease prevention will be essential in providing comprehensive patient care. You will be responsible for ordering, performing, and interpreting diagnostic tests, such as laboratory work and imaging studies, and may also prescribe medications. This role requires advanced clinical skills and specialized graduate education in nursing.
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive patient assessments to diagnose and manage a range of surgical conditions.
- Order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests, including lab work and imaging studies.
- Develop and implement patient care plans in collaboration with the healthcare team.
- Prescribe medications and manage patient medication therapies.
- Provide patient education on health promotion and disease prevention strategies.
- Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as necessary.
- Assist in surgical procedures and provide perioperative care.
- Maintain accurate patient records and documentation in compliance with healthcare regulations.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Nursing with a focus on Nurse Practitioner studies.
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license and Nurse Practitioner (NP) certification.
- Board certification in a relevant specialty area (e.g., Acute Care, Family Practice).
- Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency in electronic health record (EHR) systems.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
- Commitment to continuous professional development and staying current with medical practices.
Similar Job Titles
- Advanced Practice Nurse (APN)
- Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP)
- Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
- Surgical Physician Assistant
- Nurse Practitioner in Surgery
- Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS)
- Trauma Nurse Practitioner
- Orthopedic Nurse Practitioner
