Inpatient Spine Joint Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
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Job Location:
Baltimore, MD - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
We are seeking a full-time Orthopaedic Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant to work in The University of Maryland Spine & Joint Program. Our programs offer comprehensive state-of-the-art evaluation and non-surgical and surgical treatment of all spinal & joint disorders.
This position is 4 10s Monday - Friday. No call & No weekend coverage!
The NP/PA performs an examination evaluation assessment and interpretation of clinical data to provide care to the patients undergoing treatment for fractures degenerative spine pathology osteomyelitis and spinal procedures. Professional practice is in conjunction with a multidisciplinary team. The University of Maryland Department of Orthopaedics serves as a referral center for patients in Maryland and beyond.
In this role you will help care for orthopaedic patients in an inpatient setting while working with well-respected spine and joint arthroplasty surgeons in a premier academic hospital center as well as working in collaboration with residents and fellows.
Primary Responsibilities:
Interview patients for health history and perform physical examination.
Order and evaluate appropriate diagnostic and laboratory tests.
Document H & P progress notes admission notes and discharge summaries.
Coordinate and execute recommended pre- and post-operative care.
Participate in multi-disciplinary quality and service improvement meetings.
Qualifications :
- Master of Science Degree with completion of an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program. Registered and currently recorded with the Maryland Board of Examiners of Nurses and Certified as a Nurse Practitioner in the State of Maryland. Certified in area of specialty. (DEA and CDS eligible).
- CPR required
- ACLS/BCLS as required for inpatient work.
- Demonstrated ability to promote professionalism through involvement in professional organizations teaching research publishing and/or certification in area of specialty.
- Ability to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the patient population(s) served. Ability to demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patients requirements relative to his or her population-specific and age specific needs.
- Highly effective verbal and written communication skills are required to interact with patient families departmental units medical and nursing staff on all essential matters. Demonstrated/documented effective interpersonal skills.
- Maintains updated hospital safety and other mandatory training.
- Updated immunizations as recommended per practice area.
Working Conditions
- Weekend shift work holiday on-call and overtime may be required.
- There is potential for regular exposure to patients possessing infectious diseases in the work environment; requires observance of Universal Precautions by wearing gloves goggles and mask is required.
Patient Safety
Ensures patient safety in the performance of job functions and through participation in hospital department or unit patient safety initiatives.
- Takes action to correct observed risks to patient safety.
- Reports adverse events and near misses to appropriate management authority.
- Implements policies procedure and standards consistently in the performance of assigned duties.
- Develops effective working relationships and maintains good communication with other team members.
- Identifies possible risks in processes procedures devices and communicates the same to those in charge.
Additional Information :
Pay Range: $54.34 - $77.08
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Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Key Skills
- EMR Systems
- Pain Management
- Acute Care
- Primary Care Experience
- Suturing
- Vital Signs Experience
- Dermal Fillers
- Experience Administering Injections
- Pediatrics Experience
- Nursing
- Botox Experience
- Medicare
About Company
When you come to the University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center, youre coming to more than simply a beautiful 37-acre, 218-bed suburban Baltimore, Maryland campus. Youre embarking on a professional journey that encourages opportunities, values a team atmosphere, and makes conv ... View more
