Job Description

The Department of Surgery, Division of Vascular Surgery is seeking a Sr. Nurse Practitioner who will work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team and under the direction, supervision and responsibility of a physician, and in accordance with established policies, evaluates patient's health status through diagnostic procedures and tests. Provide therapeutic patient care under direction of a physician and in accordance with established protocols. This position may act in a lead capacity to training and onboarding of new APPs to the department at the assigned location.



Specific Duties & Responsibilities

Interviews patients and compiles patient medical histories to assist in determination of health status.
Performs physical examinations of patients, noting normal and abnormal findings.
Obtain specimens from patients and runs routine laboratory tests and procedures; performs diagnostic tests, orders non-routine laboratory tests or procedures as required.
Analyzes and evaluates patient history, physical examination findings and laboratory values, and makes preliminary diagnosis of patients for review by physician.
Develops care/treatment plan for patient according to established protocols and procedures; confers and consults with supervisory physician and other professionals before implementing treatment.
Remove and/or reinforce sutures. Evaluates wounds, changes dressings and performs wound care.
May perform procedures as required such as starting I.V. lines, applying plaster casts, traction and splints, assisting in placement of tubes, and suturing cuts and wounds. Prepares patient for surgery by shaving, scrubbing and draping surgical field following sterile techniques. Insert monitoring equipment such as urinary catheters and temperature probes.
Assists physicians during surgical procedures. Writes post-operative orders which include laboratory tests, medications, and care plans according to established procedure and protocol, for review by physician.
May attend medical rounds with physician or members of medical staff to monitor patient progress, and provide information to staff on patient's care plan, condition and progress of patient.
Provides education and guidance to patients and family members in maintaining good health, disease prevention and home care under supervision of a physician.
Attends regularly scheduled continuing education programs to ensure current knowledge of procedures and health care plans and protocols.
Assists with patient management. Facilitates communication between own team and other consulting medical services. Requests consultations with other departments, as necessary.
Acts as liaison with other medical services (social work, rehabilitation medicine, etc.).
May act as first or second assist in operating room, as required.


Minimum Qualifications
Master's Degree in nursing; Registered Nurse license and Certified as a Nurse Practitioner. Must be licensed as NP in State of Maryland or other state where practicing.
Minimum of 3 year's experience in related clinical area and obtained proficiency in area of specialty. Five years related experience preferred.
Residency or fellowship programs in area of specialization may substitute for some experience.