General Surgery Nurse Practitioner

JOB OVERVIEW • Job Title: General Surgery Nurse Practitioner • Job Type: Locum Tenens • Location: Potsdam, NY • Service Setting: Hospital • Coverage Type: Clinical + Call • Coverage Period: July – August 2026 - Potential extension through end of year • Clinical Shift Schedule: 7a – 5p (Tues – Fri for FT coverage) • On-Call Shift Schedule: - Weeknight call; 5p – 7a - Weekend call; Fri 5p – Mon 7a • Call Type: Beeper • Call Ratio: TBD • Call Response Time: TBD • Callback Rate: TBD COVERAGE DATES • 7/1 – 7/3 (3x12s) • 8/6 – 8/8 (3x12s) • 8/21 – 8/28 (Flexible: 5x8s, 4x10s, or 3x12s) PATIENT INFORMATION • Patient Demographics: Adults • Patient Volume/Census: Ratio 1:10–15 • Admissions: Yes • Rounding: Included (Sat – Sun 8a – 12p) • Case Mix: General Surgery, OB/GYN, Orthopedic patients FACILITY INFORMATION • No. of Beds in Department: 109 beds • EMR System: Epic • Office Equipment Available: Pyxis medication system • Specialty Backup Available: Anesthesia, Surgical teams • Support Staff Available: NP, LPN, Physicians • Reason for Coverage: Supplemental and ongoing coverage needs PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE • Hospital Privileges Required: Yes • Temporary Privileges Available: TBD • Credentialing Timeline: TBD COMPENSATION & BENEFITS • Rate: TBD • Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered REQUIRED PROCEDURES • Surgical first assist duties • Wound care and vessel cauterization • Suturing and closure techniques • Hemostasis and intraoperative support JOB REQUIREMENTS • Licenses: Active NY license required • Board: Board Certified Nurse Practitioner • DEA: Required • Certifications: BLS, ACLS, ATLS • Experience: Minimum 2 years recent experience required • Other Qualifications: Robotics experience highly preferred; Epic experience required DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES • Provide surgical first assist support in the operating room • Assist with patient care including suction, drainage, and irrigation • Perform rounding, progress notes, consults, and discharges • Support general, OB/GYN, and orthopedic surgical teams • Respond to on-call duties and patient care needs