Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant- MNOFS

About Us

Minnesota Oral and Facial Surgery is seeking a dynamic and compassionate Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to join our dedicated team. https : / / www.mnofs.com /

Minnesota Oral and Facial Surgery is a surgical practice that is driven by delivering the highest quality and compassionate surgical care to its patients.

Our practice is led by Deepak Kademani, a nationally recognized oral and maxillofacial surgeon and offers a broad scope of oral and maxillofacial surgery and head and neck surgery including complex implant based oral reconstruction.

At Minnesota Oral and Facial Surgery, each day we strive to create a collaborative, accessible healing environment where fun, passionate people thrive and excel at improving and sustaining health.

All providers and staff members are devoted to providing comprehensive care for people of all ages. Minnesota Oral and Facial Surgery is centered upon caring, lasting relationships with patients and their families.

Qualifications :

• Current licensure as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in the state of Minnesota.
• Certification by the appropriate national certifying body (AANP, ANCC, NCCPA).
• Previous experience in oral and maxillofacial surgery, or a surgical specialty preferred.
• Strong clinical skills and ability to work independently.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to travel to satellite offices.

Key Responsibilities :

• Pre-Operative Assessment and Preparation :
• Conduct thorough pre-operative assessments, including detailed medical histories and physical examinations.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests to identify any potential complications.
• Educate patients and their families about surgical procedures, expected outcomes, and post-operative care.
• Surgical Assistance :
• Assist surgeons during oral and facial surgical procedures, ensuring sterile techniques and adherence to surgical protocols.
• Monitor patients' vital signs and respond to any intraoperative complications.
• Post-Operative Care :
• Provide immediate post-operative care, including wound management, pain control, and monitoring for complications.
• Conduct post-operative follow-up visits to assess healing, remove sutures, and address any concerns.
• Develop and update post-operative care plans in collaboration with the surgical team.
• Patient Management and Education :
• Counsel patients on pre- and post-operative instructions, ensuring they understand their care plans.
• Provide education on oral and facial health, hygiene, and preventive care.
• Address patient concerns and questions in a compassionate and professional manner.
• Clinical Documentation :
• Maintain accurate and comprehensive patient records, documenting all care provided, medications prescribed, and follow-up plans.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory and organizational standards for clinical documentation.
• Collaboration and Communication :
• Work collaboratively with surgeons, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated patient care.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient cases and care strategies.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and other healthcare providers.
• Travel to Satellite Offices :
• Travel to our satellite offices to provide consistent, high-quality care to patients in various locations.
• Ensure seamless coordination of care across multiple sites, maintaining the same standard of excellence.
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