Vascular Surgery Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant (NP/PA)
Position Summary
The Vascular Surgery NP/PA provides advanced clinical care for patients with vascular disease, including arterial, venous, and endovascular conditions. This role involves evaluation, diagnosis, perioperative and postoperative management, patient education, and coordination of care under the supervision of a Vascular Surgeon. The NP/PA works in both outpatient and inpatient settings, ensuring high-quality, patient-centered care.
Key Responsibilities
- Evaluate and manage patients with vascular conditions, including peripheral artery disease, aneurysms, carotid disease, and venous disorders
- Assist in preoperative assessment, postoperative care, and longitudinal management of surgical and endovascular patients
- Perform procedures within scope of practice, including wound care, vascular access management, and suture/staple removal
- Order, review, and interpret laboratory studies, imaging, and diagnostic tests
- Provide patient and family education regarding disease processes, treatment options, and post-procedure care
- Collaborate with Vascular Surgeons, nursing staff, interventional radiology, and other multidisciplinary team members
- Participate in inpatient rounds, consults, and outpatient clinics
- Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant documentation in the electronic health record
- Assist in quality improvement initiatives and adherence to clinical protocols and regulatory requirements
- Provide on-call coverage and assist in urgent or emergent vascular care as required
Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program (acute care or primary care) or Physician Assistant program
- Current national certification as an NP (e.g., ANCC, AANP) or PA (NCCPA)
- Current state licensure as NP or PA
- Prior experience in vascular surgery, acute care, or surgical specialty preferred
- DEA registration or eligibility (if applicable)
Skills and Competencies
- Strong clinical judgment and procedural skills relevant to vascular patients
- Ability to manage complex, high-acuity patients
- Excellent communication and patient education skills
- Team-oriented and collaborative approach to patient care
- Commitment to evidence-based, high-quality clinical practice
Work Environment
- Combination of outpatient vascular clinics, inpatient care, and operating room support
- May include call coverage, evenings, weekends, and emergent patient care depending on practice model
- Fast-paced surgical and hospital environment