Per Diem Nurse Practitioner (NP)

• Per Diem: 1–2 days per week
• Schedule may vary based on patient volume and provider availability

• Perform medical evaluations and clearances for pre-operative patients and patients receiving aesthetic injectable treatments, as appropriate within the Nurse Practitioner scope of practice.
• Conduct comprehensive post-operative assessments and provide medical management for patients recovering from elective cosmetic procedures.
• Perform suture removals and drain removals.
• Assist with wound care, dressing changes, and monitoring healing progress.
• Perform minor procedures, including wound closure and suturing when clinically appropriate and within the NP scope of practice.
• Diagnose and manage minor post-operative concerns and provide appropriate treatment recommendations.
• Prescribe medications, treatments, and diagnostic testing as permitted under California Nurse Practitioner regulations.
• Provide professional medical advice, patient education, and post-operative care instructions.
• Identify signs of post-operative complications and promptly communicate any concerns directly to the surgeon who performed the procedure.
• Document patient visits, assessments, treatments, prescriptions, and instructions accurately in the electronic medical record.
• Maintain a professional, compassionate, and supportive patient experience.
• Collaborate with surgeons, registered nurses, CNAs, medical assistants, front office staff, and recovery personnel to support efficient patient flow and continuity of care.

• Active and unrestricted California Nurse Practitioner (NP) license required.
• Current Furnishing Number and DEA registration required.
• Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification preferred.
• Prior experience in urgent care, primary care, emergency medicine, surgical aftercare, plastic surgery, or a similar clinical setting required.
• Experience with sutures, suture removal, drain removal, and wound care required.
• Comfortable evaluating post-operative patients, identifying potential complications, and implementing appropriate treatment plans.
• Bilingual English/Spanish required.
• Strong clinical assessment, communication, documentation, and patient education skills.
• Professional, dependable, detail-oriented, and highly organized.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with the surgical team.
• Positive attitude and willingness to support overall clinic operations.

• Cosmetic surgery or plastic surgery post-operative care.
• Aesthetic medicine and injectable treatment experience.
• Experience performing patient evaluations and medical clearances.
• Experience recognizing and managing common post-operative concerns, including infection, delayed wound healing, seroma, hematoma, wound separation, and abnormal drainage.
• Experience prescribing medications and managing post-operative treatment plans.