Nurse Practitioner - Plastic Surgery

Overview

Job Title: Cosmetic Plastic Surgery Advanced Practice Provider

Employment Type: Full-Time

Organization: Central Maine Healthcare

Location: Lewiston, Maine

Position Overview

Central Maine Healthcare is seeking a highly motivated and patient-focused Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to join our cosmetic plastic surgery practice. The APP will work closely with the plastic surgeon and clinical team to provide exceptional patient care throughout the cosmetic surgery journey, from initial consultation through postoperative follow-up.

The ideal candidate has strong clinical skills, excellent communication abilities, an interest in aesthetic medicine, and a commitment to delivering a high-quality patient experience.

Why Central Maine Healthcare?

At Central Maine Healthcare, you'll have the opportunity to practice meaningful, patient-centered medicine in a collaborative environment where physicians are valued and supported. Our integrated health system offers strong clinical resources, opportunities for professional growth and leadership, competitive compensation, and an exceptional quality of life in Maine. As Maine's second-largest metropolitan area, the Twin Cities provide access to a diverse patient population, a collaborative medical community, and the ability to make a meaningful impact on the health of the region. Join a team where you can build a rewarding career while making a lasting impact on the health of the communities you serve.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive patient consultations and medical histories for cosmetic surgery and aesthetic procedures.
• Evaluate patients and assist with determining appropriate treatment options in collaboration with the plastic surgeon.
• Provide preoperative and postoperative care, including wound assessment, suture removal, dressing changes, and monitoring for complications.
• Perform follow-up examinations and address routine postoperative concerns.
• Assist the surgeon with office-based procedures and surgical care as appropriate.
• Provide patient education regarding procedures, expected outcomes, risks, recovery, and postoperative instructions.
• Support cosmetic and non-surgical aesthetic services within the provider's scope of practice and training.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.
• Communicate effectively with patients, physicians, nurses, aestheticians, and other members of the practice.
• Recognize and appropriately escalate postoperative complications or urgent clinical concerns.
• Maintain a professional, compassionate, and service-oriented approach with every patient.
• Participate in maintaining a safe, organized, and patient-centered clinical environment.