Nurse Practitioner - Surgery Oncology

ASAP Start

• The facility is in need of a locum APP (NP or PA) surgical oncology candidate specializing in Hepatobiliary/Pancreatic- (HPB).
• MN License - Required for quick start.
• We are seeking a Physician Assistant to join the Hepatobiliary Program.
• The role will provide independent outpatient care, ensuring that our patients receive the best possible treatment and support. This includes coordinating pre- and post-surgical care for our patients, collaborating closely with surgeons, and ensuring seamless communication.
• This role also provides inpatient care.
• Assisting in the OR when necessary, handling tasks such as patient prepping, assisting during surgical procedures, and closure.
• Performing various procedures, including wound care and drain care/removal.

Job Description:
Provides help with all aspects of patient care, including diagnosis, treatments and consultations as part of a Physician/Physician Assistant team in accordance with the designated specialty. Works in both inpatient and outpatient situations and can perform independently or as part of a treatment team. Serves as an educator, case manager, consultant to staff and multidisciplinary health care team.

• Provides clinical care for patients
• Completes comprehensive patient assessments.
• Determines diagnosis and treatment of illness.
• Orders and interprets medical diagnostics in tandem with attending physician.
• Prescribes medications, treatments, therapy and medical equipment.
• Conducts patient education when working to manage chronic illness or wellness care.
• Refers for specialty care when determined.
• Consults with physician when patient needs outside of Physician Assistant scope of practice, diagnosis or treatment plan is unclear.
• Participates in health care team
• Promotes communication within the team and other interdisciplinary health care staff.
• Acts as resource to members of the team.
• Works with primary care team for program development.
• Acts as liaison with outside agencies as needed.
• Collaborates with hospital staff by consulting and rounding on patients if designated by the specialty.