General Surgery APP ( NP or PA)

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How You’ll Help Transform Healthcare:

• Provide comprehensive care for general surgery patients in collaboration with the general surgeons.
• Perform patient evaluations, histories and physical examinations, and develop appropriate assessment and treatment plans.
• Participate in preoperative and postoperative patient management.
• Evaluate postoperative concerns, identify complications, and coordinate care with the surgical team.
• Order and interpret appropriate laboratory studies, imaging, and other diagnostic testing within scope of practice.
• Provide patient and family education regarding surgical procedures, recovery, wound care, medications, and follow-up.
• Assist with clinical procedures within training, credentialing, and scope of practice.
• Facilitate timely communication among surgeons, nursing teams, consultants, and other members of the care team.
• Support continuity of care, patient throughput, and timely follow-up for the General Surgery service.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.
• Participate in quality improvement, patient safety, and practice-efficiency initiatives.

• Surgical, acute care, or general surgery experience preferred; highly motivated candidates with relevant clinical backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
• Strong clinical assessment, communication, organizational, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a large, collaborative surgical team.

What We Require:

Education: Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing and Nurse Practitioner program or an accredited Physician Assistant program required.

Experience: 1 year of clinical experience preferred. Additional experience may be required based on specialty.

Licensure, Certification, and/or Registration: Licensed or eligible for licensure as an Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Nurse Practitioners must also hold a current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Virginia. Must be eligible for prescriptive authority in accordance with state regulations and as authorized by the Virginia Boards of Nursing and Medicine.

Life Support: Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required. Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) or Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications required as appropriate to the position.

Other Minimum Qualifications: Must maintain all credentialing and licensing requirements of Carilion Clinic, the Virginia Board of Medicine or Nursing, and applicable certifying bodies. Ability to work collaboratively with physicians and other healthcare providers. Strong written and verbal communication skills required. Proficiency with electronic medical records and standard computer systems required.

This job description is intended to be a representative summary of the major responsibilities and accountabilities performed by incumbents in this role. Incumbents may be required to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

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Employee pay is based on a variety of factors, including qualifications, credentials, education, and prior work experience. The compensation range does not include benefits or pension plan.

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For more information, contact the HR Service Center at 1-800-599-2537.

Carilion Clinic is an Equal Opportunity Employer: We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color,  religion, sex, national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, or veterans status. Carilion is a Drug-Free Workplace. For more information or for individuals with disabilities needing special assistance with our online application process contact Carilion HR Service Center at 800-599-2537, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

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Benefits, Pay and Well-being at Carilion Clinic

Carilion understands the importance of prioritizing your well-being to help you develop and thrive.  That’s why we offer a well-rounded benefits package, and many perks and well-being resources to help you live a happy, healthy life – at work and when you’re away.

When you make your tomorrow with us, we’ll enhance your potential to realize the best in yourself. Below are benefits available to you when you join Carilion:

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits
• Employer Funded Pension Plan, vested after five years (Voluntary 403B)
• Paid Time Off (accrued from day one)
• Onsite fitness studios and discounts to our Carilion Wellness centers
• Access to our health and wellness app, Personify Health
• Discounts on childcare
• Continued education and training