General Surgery Nurse Practitioner

Job Description
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