Nurse Practitioner - Plastic Surgery

GENERAL SUMMARY:

The APRN or PA-C, under the supervision of the collaborating reconstructive surgeon, will serve as an advanced practice provider in a high-volume outpatient reconstructive surgery practice. This is a clinic-only position focused on comprehensive perioperative and longitudinal management of reconstructive surgery patients. This role does not include operating room responsibilities or aesthetic/cosmetic practice.

The ideal candidate is a seasoned clinician with excellent clinical judgment, and a passion for patient-centered care, surgical optimization, surgical pain management, wound management, and team mentorship. The APP will function as a mentor to nursing staff while collaborating closely with the APP team, surgeons and interdisciplinary team members to provide high-quality, coordinated care. The successful candidate must be a collaborative team player who works well within a multidisciplinary APP and surgical team environment.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform comprehensive evaluations and physical examinations for reconstructive surgery patients, including new consultations, follow-up visits, pre-operative evaluations, and post-operative care
• Manage complex reconstructive surgery patients in the outpatient setting with emphasis on surgical optimization, recovery, and complication prevention
• Provide advanced wound assessment and management, including dressing changes, debridement, drain management, suture/staple removal, and management of surgical complications within scope of practice
• Develop and manage evidence-based perioperative and post-surgical pain management plans utilizing multimodal strategies 
• Order, interpret, and manage appropriate diagnostic testing including laboratory studies and imaging
• Monitor patient progress and coordinate referrals to specialists or additional services as indicated ?
• Collaborate closely with surgeons, nursing staff, rehabilitation providers, and other interdisciplinary team members to ensure continuity and excellence of care
• Serve as a mentor and clinical resource for nursing staff and other team members, supporting education, workflow optimization, and professional development
• Foster positive working relationships and effective communication within the APP team and broader multidisciplinary care team
• Participate in quality improvement, patient safety, and patient experience initiatives within the reconstructive surgery division
• Maintain professionalism, clinical excellence, and ongoing professional growth
• Always displays a caring and professional attitude as well as maintaining personal and professional growth

SCHEDULE DETAILS:

• Monday - Friday; 8:00 am - 5:00 pm out-patient
• Main location: AdventHealth Orlando at Innovation Tower
• Flexibility to attend meetings outside regular working hours

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Strong perioperative clinical expertise
• Advanced assessment and medical decision-making skills
• Experience managing complex surgical wounds and post-operative complications
• Knowledge of multimodal and evidence-based surgical pain management strategies
• Ability to establish and maintain collaborative relationships with physicians, nursing staff, APP colleagues, and interdisciplinary teams
• Strong leadership, communication, mentorship, and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a collaborative APP and surgical team
• Commitment to patient-centered, compassionate care and clinical excellence

REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Masters degree in Nursing or Physician Assistant studies
• Perioperative experience preferred but not required
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience practicing as an APRN or PA-C

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, REGISTRATION:

• Current, valid Florida PA or APRN license
• Current, valid DEA registration or eligibility to obtain DEA registration
• Certification by NCCPA, ANCC, AANP or other nationally recognized certification organization as appropriate
• BLS required & ACLS preferred