General Surgery Nurse Practitioner
Job Location:
Potsdam, NY - USA
Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
20 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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 1:1015
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