The surgical nurse practitioner assists surgeons in the global management of patient care across peri-operative settings, including performing first assist duties and managing trauma patients. They are responsible for assessing, planning, and documenting patient care, as well as ordering diagnostic studies and performing minor invasive procedures.
Requirements summary
Candidates must be graduates of an accredited APRN program with current Ohio RN and APRN licensure and a certificate to prescribe. Experience in acute care, surgery, critical care, or trauma is preferred, along with relevant certifications such as BLS, ACLS, and potentially RNFA.
professional certificatepostgraduate degreePatient educationDischarge planningIntubationsPatient assessmentCase managementDiagnostic proceduresElectronic health recordsCentral linesPost-operative careSurgical assistanceLaboratory interpretationImaging interpretationPrescription managementTrauma managementChest tubesMinor invasive procedures
Job description
GENESIS HEALTHCARE SYSTEM In order to fill our Mission of serving our community by helping each person achieve optimal health and well-being by providing compassionate, exceptional, and affordable healthcare services, all employees of Genesis HealthCare System must be committed to living the Genesis Mission and Genesis values of Compassion, Excellence, Integrity, Team, and Innovation. All employees must regard themselves as an ‘owner’ of Genesis and keep our patients at the center of everything we do - always.
Position Details
Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America) Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Department: Orthopedic Surgery Overview of Position: The surgical nurse practitioner will assist a surgeon in the global management of patient care in all peri-operative settings. The surgical nurse practitioner role will include providing diagnostic, therapeutic, surgical and preventative care under the supervision of a surgeon in one of the following specialties: General/Trauma Surgery, Vascular Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery, Neurological Surgery, Otolaryngology, Plastic Surgery. The nurse practitioner will be responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, evaluating, and documenting patient care, frequently advising patients on health maintenance and disease prevention or providing case management. ESSENTIAL DUTIES 1. Perform all manner of patient care in the office setting, as determined by the supervising surgeon. Specifically, but not exclusively, management of trauma patients, post-operative surgery patients, non-complex surgery consults. 2. First assistant in surgery – performs full first assist duties, including ensuring all needed equipment and supplies are present. Keep your surgical skills up to date with CME. 3. Respond to trauma activations and evaluate, manage trauma patients when relative. 4. Perform the assigned call duties when applicable—based on the specific surgical position. 5. Perform in-hospital surgery consultations. 6. Order and interpret laboratory studies and imaging. 7. Perform minor invasive procedures, central lines, intubations, chest tubes, etc. 8. Post-op – Writes orders in the recovery room, talks with family, visits patients, performs post-op procedures, and more. 9. Discharge planning – Dictates discharge summaries, writes prescriptions, explains discharge instructions, confirms follow-up appointments, and more. 10. Other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS 1. APRN: EDUCATION: Graduate of an accredited APRN training program. 2. Current Ohio RN and APRN licensure 3. Must have a current certificate of authority and certificate to prescribe (or eligible) by the Ohio Board of Nursing. 4. Acute Care, Surgical, Critical Care, or Trauma Experience Preferred. 5.
Preferred
APRNs requesting to be privileged as First Assists in peri-operative services will be required to complete an ANOR approved RNFA Certificate program and obtain a passing grade on the RNFA certification exam. 6.
Required
Certifications: BLS, ACLS, ATLS (required for Trauma APP’s only) to be obtained within 6 months of hire PATIENT CENTERED CARE & BEHAVIORAL EXPECTATIONS 1. Living the Genesis Mission, Vision and Values
Performs work in a manner that is quality focused.
Treats patients, co-workers, visitors and volunteers with courtesy, compassion, empathy and respect.
Results oriented and focused on achievement of objectives.
Acknowledges and responds to the diversity of people and the situation.
Encourages peers (others) to be owners of change.
Always makes the effort to anticipate and exceed customer needs and expectations.
Possesses the ability to engage others with patience and understanding.
Acts in a manner that creates positive first and lasting impressions.
Demonstrates the ability to own issues until they are resolved. 2. Patient Centered Care (patients/families, physicians, co-workers, all other internal/external customers)
Introduces self and role…connects with everyone.
Communicates effectively (i.e. advising others of actions, pertinent information, time durations, etc.) and asks for feedback.
Asks for and anticipates needs and concerns of others.
Maintains a positive work environment for staff and a healing environment for patients (i.e. safe, clean, quiet, etc.)
Maintains the dignity and privacy of each person; manages confidential/sensitive information appropriately.
Responds to requests in an appropriate and timely manner.
Exits patient/customer encounters courteously, asking if there are additional needs that can be addressed. 3. Promotes Patient and Employee Safety
Demonstrates safe Materials Handling (i.e. appropriate use and disposal of chemicals, infectious wastes, etc.)
Demonstrates appropriate knowledge of Infectious Disease precautions and use of proper protective equipment
Demonstrates Slips/Trips and Falls Awareness.
Actively contributes to maintaining a safe, clean and quiet environment. WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. (should include 3-5 items, as appropriate, that apply the physical requirements of the job – an example of standard items shown that may or may not all be applicable) 1. Routine potential exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues. 2. Works on a patient unit or outpatient care setting. 3. Ability to lift or move up to 50 pounds. 4. Ability to sit, stand, push, pull, bend, and squat. 5. Ability to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. 6. Ability to walk for extended periods of time. 7. Close up and peripheral vision abilities. This description reflects in general terms the type and level of work performed. It is not intended to be all-inclusive, nor portray the specific duties of any one incumbent. Thank you for your interest in employment at Genesis. Genesis is committed to being an equal opportunity employer. Selection of applicants for employment is based only on qualifications and the requirements of a specific job. Our mission is to provide compassionate, quality healthcare. Genesis HealthCare System is an integrated healthcare delivery system based in Zanesville, Ohio. The system includes a not-for-profit hospital, Genesis Hospital, in Zanesville, an extensive network of more than 300 physicians and multiple outpatient care centers throughout the region. Genesis is the largest healthcare provider in its six-county region of southeastern Ohio, which includes Muskingum, Morgan, Perry, Coshocton, Noble and Guernsey counties. Genesis provides a higher level of service than what is typically found in a community of its size including open-heart surgery, trauma care, a Level II special care nursery, neurosurgery and comprehensive cancer services. This level of care has established Genesis as a primary referral center for much of the region. In addition to traditional hospital services, Genesis offers a broader range of services through its affiliated organizations, which serve as Genesis' partners to extend care far out into the community. Our steadfast commitment to delivering high quality, compassionate patient care is recognized throughout the country with numerous awards and accreditations. We are proud of our rich history of serving the community and vow to continue the tradition of healing and caring with compassion, trust, innovation and excellence.
