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Nurse Practitioner - Surgery Orthopedic

Job Description - Nurse Practitioner - Surgery Orthopedic


JOB OVERVIEW



  • Job Id: Y-NP-3480046

  • Profession: Nurse Practitioner

  • Specialty: Surgery Orthopedic

  • Job Type: Locum Tenens

  • Location: Buffalo, MN

  • Service Setting: Hospital

  • Coverage Type: Clinical Only

  • Coverage Period: Apr 01, 2027 – Sep 16, 2027

  • Clinical Shift Schedule: Monday through Friday, 7am-4:30pm (OR M/T/Th, clinic W, Admin F)


PATIENT INFORMATION



  • Patient Demographics: Mostly teenage and adult, no age restriction

  • Patient Volume/Census: 20-25 patients per day (clinic)

  • Rounding: Mornings and occasional weekends

  • Case Mix: Orthopedic surgery including total joint replacements, fracture repairs, foot/ankle, shoulder, knee, hip, hand/wrist, general orthopedics


FACILITY INFORMATION



  • No. of Beds in Department: 34 (hospital)

  • EMR System: Epic

  • Reason for Coverage: Military leave (6-8 months)


REQUIRED PROCEDURES



  • First assist in OR for total joint replacements

  • Fracture repairs

  • Foot/ankle surgeries

  • Shoulder surgeries

  • Knee surgeries

  • Hip surgeries

  • Hand/wrist surgeries

  • General orthopedics

  • Casting/splinting/DME application

  • Joint injections


JOB REQUIREMENTS



  • Licenses: Active MN license (PA or NP)

  • Board: Board certification in specialty (MN Board of Medical Practice or equivalent)

  • DEA: Yes

  • Certifications: BLS Tier 1 – Basic Life Support required within 180 days; Certification as Physician Assistant (NCCPA) or Certified Nurse Practitioner (ANCC) required upon hire

  • Experience: Minimum 1+ year experience; 1+ year OR experience required; prior orthopedic/sports medicine experience preferred

  • Other Qualifications: CSR (Controlled Substance Registration) required


DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES



  • Provide orthopedic surgical assistance in the OR, including first assist for total joint replacements, fracture repairs, and various orthopedic surgeries.

  • Manage clinic patient visits, seeing 20-25 patients per day for orthopedic consultations and follow-ups.

  • Perform casting, splinting, DME application, and joint injections as needed.

  • Conduct rounding on patients in the mornings and occasional weekends.

  • Administer and coordinate care in collaboration with attending physicians and support staff.


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