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Acute Care Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant – Plastic Surgery Wellstar Medical Group – Augusta, Georgia

Wellstar Health System

Quick overview

The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) will manage weekly clinics as a standalone provider, examine patients, diagnose conditions, and plan necessary surgical treatments in consultation with physicians. Responsibilities also include first assisting in the operating room and performing postoperative visits and ambulatory procedures like wound care and excisional biopsies.

Requirements summary

Nurse Practitioner candidates must have a Master's Degree in Nursing and be certified by ANCC or equivalent, or licensed by the Georgia Board of Nursing, holding current BLS certification. Physician Assistant candidates must graduate from an accredited program, be certified by NCCPA, licensed by the GA Composite Medical Board, and maintain current BLS certification.

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Job description

How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued?
A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice?
At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve.
We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives.
Work Shift The Department of Surgery, Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery requests to hire an APP to provide the upmost patient centered care in an ambulatory and inpatient setting with a multi-specialty group of plastic surgeons.
This will include, but not limited to, ambulatory management of cosmetic and reconstructive patients, first assist in the operating room, and inpatient responsilibities to include rounding on all plastic and reconstructive patients.
Nurse Practitioner - Master's Degree in Nursing.
Certified as a Nurse Practitioner by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or equivalent body or currently licensed as an advanced practice nurse in the state of GA by the Georgia Board of Nursing Advanced Certification in the specialized area if required.
Current American Heart Association, Basic Life Support(BLS).
Must be fully credentialed by the credentialing office to work.
OR Physician's Assistant - Graduated from an accredited Physician's Assistant program.
Certified as a Physician Assistant by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
Licensure to practice medicine through the GA Composite Medical Board Must maintain status as a certified PA, including completion of all requirements for continuing medical education and re-cert.
Advanced Certification in the specialized area if required.
Current American Heart Association, Basic Life Support(BLS).
Must be fully credentialed by the credentialing office to work.
The APP's responsibilities will include, but not limited to 1) practicing as a stand alone provider by managing weekly clinic 2) examine patients and make diagnoses to determine the need for surgery 3) review patient medical history and plan the best procedure for treatment in consultation with physician lead when necessary 4) complete all preparatory steps for surgery including obtaining informed consent, working with clinic schedulers and RNs to schedule surgery with a pool of surgeons and provide preoperative education 5) perform postoperative visits for select patients at the discretion of the operating surgeon 6) perform ambulatory procedures for a variety of surgical diagnoses wound care, cosmetics and other excisional biopsies 7) first assist in the operating room 8) assist in promoting activities and programs for the Plastics clinic at AU Health, and provide appropriate educational materials.
Join us and discover the support to do more meaningful work—and enjoy a more rewarding life.
Connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia, and start a future that gives you more.
Nationally ranked and locally recognized for our high-quality care and inclusive culture, Wellstar is one of Georgia’s largest and most integrated healthcare systems.
Every day, 24,000+ of us work together to provide personalized care for patients at every age and stage of life – and our team members are the foundation of that care.
Mission, Vision & Values At a time when the healthcare industry is changing rapidly, Wellstar remains committed to exceeding patients’ and team members’ expectations, while transforming healthcare delivery.
OUR MISSION: To enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve.
OUR VISION: Deliver world-class healthcare to every person, every time.
OUR VALUES: We serve with compassion We pursue excellence We honor every voice Culture of Excellence Wellstar consistently receives attention and accolades from national organizations that set the standards for world-class care.
Our system-wide practice of safety principles, assessing and addressing errors and seeking feedback from our patients and customers continually earns recognition for advances in safety and quality.
Featured on the FORTUNE “100 Best Companies to Work For” list and Seramount 100 Best Companies list, we not only provide top-notch care for our patients, but also foster the culture of Wellstar as a Great Place to Work.

Acute Care Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant – Plastic Surgery Wellstar Medical Group – Augusta, Georgia

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