Nurse Practitioner - Surgery

JOB OVERVIEW

• Job Id: Y-NP-3557909
• Profession: Nurse Practitioner
• Specialty: Surgery
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
• Location: Potsdam, NY
• Service Setting: Outpatient / Clinic / OR
• Coverage Type: Clinical + Call
• Coverage Period: Apr 19, 2027 – Aug 16, 2027
• Clinical Shift Schedule: Mon – Thu, 4x10-hour shifts (Days)
• On-Call Shift Schedule: Thu, 5p – 7a
• Call Type: Hotel Call / Beeper
• Callback Rate: Up to 50%

PATIENT INFORMATION

• Patient Volume/Census: 15–17 patients per day (Clinic)
• Case Mix: General Surgery, Orthopedics, OB/GYN

FACILITY INFORMATION

• EMR System: Epic
• Office Equipment Available: da Vinci Xi robotic surgical system, Pixys automated medication dispensing system
• Reason for Coverage: Maternity Leave Coverage

REQUIRED PROCEDURES

• Robotic cholecystectomies
• Robotic hernia repairs (inguinal, ventral, and umbilical)
• Robotic sigmoidectomies and colon resections
• Breast surgeries, including lumpectomies and mastectomies (non-robotic)

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Licenses: Active NY State License
• Board: Board Certified
• Certifications: BLS, ACLS, ATLS (AHA)
• Experience: Minimum 2 years of recent experience in Surgery
• Other Qualifications: Epic experience required. Residents and Fellows not accepted.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide first assist in robotic and open surgical procedures, including cholecystectomies, hernia repairs, colon resections, and breast surgeries.
• Conduct outpatient clinic visits Tuesday through Thursday, managing approximately 15–17 patients per day.
• Participate in Thursday night call (5p – 7a) from a hotel, responding to emergency surgical cases.
• Collaborate with attending surgeons and OR staff to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
• Maintain thorough and accurate documentation using the Epic EMR system.