Job Summary:

To provide direct care to surgical patients under the supervision of a physician/ surgeon either in a clinical or a hospital setting.

Essential Responsibilities:

Assist Surgeon during surgical procedure by carrying out surgical functions as directed by the surgeon in order to ensure optimal results to the patient in clinic, ASC and area hospitals. Provide comprehensive inpatient, emergency room, pre- and postoperative evaluation, management, and care of surgical patients. Develop comprehensive plan of care and review with supervising physician. Assist in surgical rounds and call duties at area hospitals. Participate in patient education specific to surgical procedures and post-operative care. Perform medication reconciliation and help to arrange appropriate post-discharge follow up for all surgical patients. Determine order, interpret and document appropriate tests, treatments and drug prescriptions. Collaborate with the physician and other clinical staff members to maintain continuity of care. Refer patients to supervising physician or, with physician agreement, to other health/ professionals as appropriate. Participate in developing, reviewing and revising medical/surgical protocols. Participate in training of staff and students as necessary or indicated. Perform other related duties as directed.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:

Experience Minimum one (1) year of Operating Room experience is required. Education Graduation from a NLN accredited NP program. License, Certification, Registration This job requires credentials from multiple states. Credentials from the primary work state are required at hire. Additional Credentials from the secondary work state(s) are required post hire. Registered Nurse License (Virginia) within 6 months of hire AND Registered Nurse License (Maryland) within 6 months of hire

OR Compact License:

Registered Nurse within 6 months of hire Nurse Practitioner Certificate (Maryland) within 6 months of hire Certified Nurse Practitioner Certificate (District of Columbia) within 6 months of hire Registered Nurse License (District of Columbia) within 6 months of hire Nurse Practitioner License (Virginia) within 6 months of hire Advanced Cardiac Life Support PECOS Enrollment within 3 months of hire

National Provider Identifier Drug Enforcement Administration Registration Additional Requirements:

The practitioner will be assigned to a specific location every day. Routine assignments include outpatient surgical setting (ASC), inpatient surgical setting (core hospitals) and KP office locations which will be determined by the Area Service Chief. Location assignments will be made weekly-monthly whenever possible, according to access needs; assignment sites may be changed on short notice. The practitioner will apply for hospital privileges at all specified area hospitals within one (1) month of hire. This is a physically and emotionally demanding job requiring significant commitment to learning new skills as well as prolonged standing (up to six (6) hours at an operation table).

Preferred Qualifications:

Two (2) years of assisting in surgical specialty experience is preferred; experience preferred in specialty to which assigned.