APP - Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant | Orthopedic Spine

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Work Shift:

Varies (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Union Position:

No

Department Details

• Monday-Friday schedule with light call
• 50% clinic/50% OR and rounding in hospital
• 25-30 patients per day in clinic
• Group include 3 Ortho Spine Surgeons, 1 Neurosurgeon, 2 Pain Physicians, 4 Full time APPs (1 NP, 1 PA) and part-time APP staff
• Call is primary (MD also on call), covers spine and general ortho
• Mostly call from home, rarely need to come into hospital, 45 minute response time
• Hospital responsibilities of first assisting in surgery, post-op /inpatient rounds, emergency room patient evaluations and treatment
• New grads are encouraged to apply, those with surgical experience is preferred
• Must be eligible for licensure as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner in the State of South Dakota and possess NCCPA or ANCC certification

Summary

The Orthopedic Surgery Nurse Practitioner provides advanced nursing care for patients with musculoskeletal conditions requiring surgical intervention. The NP works collaboratively with orthopedic surgeons, physical therapists, and other healthcare professionals to evaluate, treat, and manage patients pre- and post-operatively, ensuring optimal functional recovery.

Job Description

Adheres to established internal standards and procedures abstracted from HIPAA.
Analyze and interpret patients' histories, symptoms, physical findings, or diagnostic information to develop appropriate diagnoses.
Builds a rapport with the patient and explains the condition and course of action effectively.
Coordination and management of care for patients, including those with complex needs.
Delivers written and oral communication, responds to questions and concerns, and produce specific outcomes and impact.
Demonstrates an ability to meet own responsibilities.
Develop treatment plans based on scientific rationale, standards of care, and professional practice guidelines.
Establishes and maintains productive working relationships within and outside of own area.
Helps promote collaboration across generations, functions, regions, and levels.
Maintain complete and detailed records of patients' health care plans and prognoses.
Maintain departmental policies and procedures in areas such as safety and infection control.
Performs quality control and maintains a high standard in relation to infection control mechanisms for patient safety.
Recommend diagnostic or therapeutic interventions with attention to safety, cost, invasiveness, simplicity, acceptability, adherence, and efficacy.
Responsible for promoting a safe environment for patients, families, staff, residents, and visitors and working collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary health care team to provide the best outcomes for patients.
This position also provides on-call coverage outside of regularly scheduled hours.

Qualifications

Completion of a master’s, postmaster’s, or doctorate from an accredited nurse practitioner program accredited by the Commission on the Collegiate of Nursing Education or National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission.
If Licensing prior to August 1, 1995, master's degree in nursing is preferred.


Experience in orthopedic surgery, trauma, or musculoskeletal care preferred.

Current licensure as a Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner in each state of practice.
Current Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) permit to prescribe controlled substances in each state of practice.
State Controlled Substance License (if required by State)
National board certification as an Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP-BC) or (ACNPC-AG), Acute Care Adult (ACNP-BC). Additional certifications require approval from a market executive leader: Family (FNP-BC) or (FNP–C), Adult-Gerontology Primary Care (AGPCNP-BC) or (A-GNP), Adult (ANP-C)
Obtains and subsequently maintains required specific competencies and certifications as outlined on privilege form.

Privileging documents and related credentialing requirements will supersede this job description in defining minimum qualifications, criteria, and scope of practice, if variation between documents exists

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