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Pediatric Nurse Practitioner - Pediatric General Surgery and Trauma THIS POSITION IS FOR NIGHT COVERAGE that will be 3 - 13-hour Night Shifts a week. The Pediatric Surgery Nurse Practitioner (NP) ...

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General Surgery NP/PA in Hudson New York

Hudson, NY · On-site

$108K - $140K/yr

General Surgery NP/PA in Hudson New York This well established and highly regarded non profit hospital system in upstate New York is looking for a Surgical First Assist NP or PA to join their growing ...

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What are the most common challenges faced by general surgery nurse practitioners in their daily practice?

General Surgery Nurse Practitioners (NPs) often manage a fast-paced environment where prioritizing patient care and responding to urgent surgical needs can be challenging. Coordinating with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and other healthcare professionals requires strong communication skills, especially during complex cases or post-operative care. Additionally, balancing clinic responsibilities with inpatient rounds and managing detailed documentation can be demanding. However, these challenges also provide valuable opportunities to develop advanced clinical skills and build collaborative relationships within the surgical team.

What is the difference between General Surgery Np vs Surgical Nurse Practitioner?

AspectGeneral Surgery NpSurgical Nurse Practitioner
CredentialsMaster's or Doctoral degree in Nursing, Nurse Practitioner certification, State licensureMaster's or Doctoral degree in Nursing, Nurse Practitioner certification, State licensure
Work EnvironmentHospitals, surgical clinics, outpatient centersHospitals, surgical units, outpatient clinics
Roles & ResponsibilitiesPre- and post-operative care, patient assessments, assisting in surgeries, patient educationPre- and post-operative care, assisting surgeons, patient assessments, education

Both roles require advanced nursing degrees and certifications, often working in similar clinical settings. However, General Surgery NPs typically focus on surgical patient management and collaboration with surgeons, while Surgical Nurse Practitioners may have a broader scope in perioperative care and assisting in surgeries. Understanding these differences helps in choosing the right career path or job search focus.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a general surgery nurse practitioner?

To thrive as a General Surgery Nurse Practitioner, you need advanced clinical knowledge in surgical care, a graduate nursing degree, national certification, and state NP licensure. Familiarity with surgical procedures, electronic health records (EHRs), and perioperative management systems is essential. Strong critical thinking, communication, and collaboration skills help NPs connect with patients and work effectively within multidisciplinary teams. These competencies ensure safe, efficient surgical care and positive patient outcomes in demanding clinical environments.

What do general surgery nurse practitioners do?

General surgery nurse practitioners provide preoperative and postoperative care, assist during surgical procedures, and manage patient recovery in surgical settings. They perform assessments, order diagnostic tests, educate patients, and collaborate with surgeons and healthcare teams to ensure quality care.

What is a general surgery nurse practitioner?

General Surgery Nurse Practitioners (NPs) are advanced practice registered nurses who specialize in providing care to patients before, during, and after surgical procedures. They work closely with surgeons and other healthcare professionals to assess patients, manage pre- and post-operative care, assist in surgeries, and provide patient education. Their responsibilities may include conducting physical exams, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, prescribing medications, and developing treatment plans. General Surgery NPs play a critical role in ensuring patient safety and optimizing surgical outcomes.
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Pediatric Nurse Practitioner - Pediatric General Surgery and Trauma

Phoenix Children's

Gilbert, AZ • On-site

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Re-posted 20 days ago

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Job description

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner - Pediatric General Surgery and Trauma

THIS POSITION IS FOR NIGHT COVERAGE that will be 3 - 13-hour Night Shifts a week.
The Pediatric Surgery Nurse Practitioner (NP) team provides primarily inpatient support for pre and post op general surgery patients.
The NP team works closely with our pediatric surgery fellows and surgical residents on their pediatric rotation.
This position will provide overnight coverage for the pediatric general surgery and trauma teams. The NP will be expected to follow through on plans made for patients during the day, enter orders, be the primary contact for nursing and family questions, assist with writing notes as needed, facilitate discharges, see consults and direct admissions, attend traumas as needed and admit suspected non accidental trauma patients. This is a growing and evolving team and job responsibilities/hours of coverage will change with growth of the NP team and is dependent on fluctuating resident coverage.
The ideal candidate will be an acute care trained provider with an emphasis on pediatrics or experience working with inpatient pediatric population. Prior inpatient pediatric experience is required to be successful in this role. We are looking for someone who is detail oriented, flexible, has good communication and interpersonal skills and interested in working with our growing and ever changing Pediatric Surgery NP team.
This position requires a PA-C.

Interested applicants are encouraged to submit a CV to:
Chastity Jensen
Physician Talent Acquisition Partner Phoenix Children's
O: (602) 933-5638
cjensen@phoenixchildrens.com

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