Surgery Acute Care Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant- Wellstar ColumbiaCounty Medical Center

How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of whats possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in peoples lives.Work ShiftWellstar Health Systemis seeking an experienced and highly motivatedAcute CareNurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA)to join our growing surgical team atWellstar Columbia County Medical Center (CCMC)and the adjacentMedical Office Building (MOB)in Grovetown, Georgia.

This is an exciting opportunity to become part of the surgical team supporting Wellstar’s newest hospital and expanding presence in Columbia County. The APP will work collaboratively with surgeons, physicians, nursing staff, and other members of the multidisciplinary care team to provide high-quality, patient-centered surgical care across theoperating room, inpatient hospital, and outpatient clinic settings .A key component of this position will be serving as afirst assistant in surgical procedures , in addition to supporting preoperative, postoperative, inpatient, and outpatient patient care.Position HighlightsFull-time Advanced Practice Provider opportunity

Practice atWellstar Columbia County Medical Center and the adjacent Medical Office Building

Providesurgical first-assist coverage in the operating room

Combination ofoperating room, inpatient, and outpatient clinical responsibilities

Participate in the complete surgical continuum—from preoperative evaluation through surgery, hospitalization, discharge, and postoperative follow-up

Collaborate closely with surgeons and multidisciplinary clinical teams

Support the continued development and growth of surgical services at Columbia County Medical Center

Opportunity to join a growing surgical program within one of Georgia’s largest and most integrated nonprofit health systemsKey ResponsibilitiesThe Surgery APP will provide comprehensive surgical care across the operating room, hospital, and ambulatory environments. Responsibilities may include:

Surgical First AssistServe asfirst assistant to the surgeon during operative procedures

Provide intraoperative assistance consistent with training, credentialing, privileging, and scope of practice

Assist with patient positioning, surgical exposure, retraction, tissue handling, hemostasis, and other operative responsibilities as directed by the surgeon

Assist with wound closure, suturing, dressing application, and other appropriate procedural responsibilities

Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, nursing staff, and operating room personnel to promote safe and efficient surgical care

Participate in preoperative preparation and postoperative transition of surgical patients

Maintain compliance with established surgical protocols, infection prevention standards, and patient safety requirementsInpatient Surgical CarePerform comprehensive patient histories and physical examinations

Conduct inpatient rounds and evaluate surgical patients

Develop and implement treatment plans in collaboration with the surgical team

Provide preoperative and postoperative patient management

Order and interpret appropriate diagnostic studies, laboratory testing, and imaging

Monitor postoperative recovery and identify potential complications

Coordinate consultations and multidisciplinary care as appropriate

Participate in discharge planning and transitions of care

Provide patient and family education regarding surgical procedures, treatment plans, recovery, and follow-up careOutpatient / MOB ResponsibilitiesEvaluate new and established surgical patients in the outpatient setting

Conduct preoperative evaluations and postoperative follow-up appointments

Perform appropriate office-based procedures within the APP’s scope of practice and privileges

Provide wound assessments and postoperative care

Educate patients and families regarding procedures, medications, recovery expectations, and ongoing care

Coordinate continuity of care between the Medical Office Building, operating room, hospital, and other clinical services

Maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation within the electronic medical recordQualificationsGraduate of an accreditedNurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program

Current or eligible forGeorgia APRN or Physician Assistant licensure

Current national certification appropriate to the APP discipline

BLS certification required

ACLS certification preferred or required based on clinical responsibilities

Surgical first-assist training, experience, and/or certification required or strongly preferred

Previous experience insurgery, surgical first assist, acute care, or a related surgical specialtystrongly preferred

Demonstrated ability to provide care across the perioperative continuum

Excellent clinical assessment, procedural, communication, collaboration, and organizational skills

Ability to work effectively in theoperating room, inpatient hospital, and outpatient clinic environments

Must meet applicable Wellstar credentialing and privileging requirements for surgical first-assist responsibilitiesAbout Wellstar Columbia County Medical Center

Located inGrovetown, Georgia , Wellstar Columbia County Medical Center represents an important expansion of Wellstar’s commitment to meeting the healthcare needs of Columbia County and the surrounding region.

The hospital is designed to provide comprehensive healthcare services close to home, including inpatient medical and surgical care, intensive care, emergency services, advanced procedural capabilities, and specialty services.

The adjacentMedical Office Building (MOB)further expands access to outpatient and specialty care, creating an integrated environment where providers can support patients throughout the continuum of care—from initial surgical consultation and preoperative preparation through surgical intervention, hospitalization, and postoperative follow-up.Why Wellstar?

AtWellstar Health System , our mission is to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. As one of Georgia’s largest and most integrated nonprofit health systems, Wellstar provides clinicians with the resources, collaboration, and organizational support necessary to deliver exceptional patient care.

Team members benefit from:

A collaborative and patient-centered clinical environment

Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits

Opportunities for professional growth and development

Advanced clinical resources and technology

Strong multidisciplinary collaboration

The opportunity to help develop and grow surgical services within a new hospital and expanding medical communityDiscover Columbia County

Grovetown and Columbia County offer an exceptional quality of life with excellent schools, growing neighborhoods, recreational opportunities, and convenient access to the greater Augusta area. The region combines the welcoming atmosphere of a growing community with access to healthcare, education, entertainment, outdoor recreation, and cultural amenities.

Join Wellstar and help build the future of surgical care in Columbia County—from the clinic to the operating room and throughout the patient’s recovery.Join us and discover the support to do more meaningful work—and enjoy a more rewarding life. Connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia, and start a future that gives you more.