APP - Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant | Vascular Surgery

The Vascular Surgery Nurse Practitioner provides advanced nursing care for patients with vascular diseases requiring surgical or medical intervention. The NP works collaboratively with vascular surgeons and multidisciplinary teams to manage preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care, aiming to optimize vascular health and patient outcomes. Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients with arterial, venous, and lymphatic disorders.

Order, review, and interpret diagnostic studies such as duplex ultrasounds, CT angiography, and vascular labs.

Collaborate with vascular surgeons in surgical planning and patient management.

Provide preoperative education and preparation including risk assessment and optimization.

Manage postoperative care including wound care, pain control, and monitoring for complications.

Monitor patients in inpatient, outpatient, and vascular lab settings.

Coordinate multidisciplinary care including vascular medicine, interventional radiology, and wound care specialists.

Educate patients and families on disease processes, treatment options, lifestyle modifications, and postoperative care.

Document clinical encounters and treatment plans accurately in electronic medical records.

Participate in vascular quality improvement initiatives and clinical research.

This position also provides on-call coverage outside of regularly scheduled hours.