Who We Are

St. Joseph's/Candler is rich in history and heritage. Its anchor institutions, St. Joseph's Hospital and Candler Hospital, are two of the oldest continuously operating hospitals in the nation. As such, both have been a part of the Savannah landscape and culture for a combined history of more than 350 years. In 1997, the two legendary hospitals and their various entities developed a joint operating agreement, creating the largest health system in Southeast Georgia and the South Carolina Low Country.

What You’ll Do

• The Surgical Oncology NP/PA First Assistant works under the clinical supervision of the surgical oncologists.
• The NP/PA FA is a hybrid role responsible for the evaluation and management (E/M) duties of preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative management under the direction of the advanced surgical specialists and in collaboration with the surgical team.
• The Surgical Oncology NP/PA FA qualifies as appropriate category for billing for Surgical First Assist activities.
• Outside the operating room, the Surgical Oncology NP/PA FA will provide inpatient rounding and E/M services under the direction of the physicians for patients as well as performing office procedures as appropriate, i.e., credentialed to do so.
• The role builds upon general advanced practice provider training and skill sets by requiring specialty focus in surgical oncology services and pre-and post-surgical follow-up.
• The NP/PA FA maintains a case load of patients and bills appropriately for services rendered.
• Clinical support duties, under the supervision of a Surgical Oncologist, include accurate orders, monitoring and evaluating progress of patients under care, rounding on patients, first call triage to appropriate surgical or medical coverage, and ongoing monitoring of patients on clinical protocols.
• The NP/PA FA is required to meet all regulatory and compliance aspects of the role and to participate in quality and revenue cycle improvement activities.

Our Requirements

• Master’s of Science in Nursing – Required.
• 1-2 years of surgical practice experience – Preferred.
• Registered Nurse License with State of Practice - Required
• First Assistant credentialing - Required
• Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Licensing and credentialing - Required
• ONS Advanced Oncology Certification - Preferred

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Health, vision & dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Life Insurance
• 401k
• Experience with the largest health system in the region