Nurse Practitioner Orthopedic

Houston, MS - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Minivasive Pain and Orthopedicsis looking for a Nurse Practitioner Orthopedic to join our team!

The Nurse Practitioner Orthopedic is responsible for providing medical services to patients inclusive of all functions necessary to provide medical care under the direction of the physician at all clinics. Functioning as a clinical provider maintaining and promoting the health of the patient requiring acute care according to the Nurse Practice Act of the State of Texas.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Conducts complex and standardized patient care procedures which require experience and specialized training that would otherwise be performed by a physician but which do not constitute the practice of medicine.
Performs relevant patient assessments and physical examinations and provides appropriate treatment.
Coordinates directs and implements patients plan of care.
Manages pre-operative and post-operative patients in coordination with the faculty supervising physician.
Utilizes advanced assessment skills to anticipate complex patient problems specific to surgery while communicating information to supervising/attending physicians.
Orders conducts and interprets pertinent laboratory and diagnostic studies and procedures.
Makes medical recommendations and/or referrals.
Formulates implements and evaluates an outcome-based treatment plan.
Maintains appropriate records detailing the patients treatment plans and outcomes. Enters chart documentation for review and counter signature by the physician.
Facilitates patient education relating to medical processes medication nutrition and health promotion or postsurgical care.
Collaborates with patients families other clinicians and referral services to assist in the patients recovery.
Performs other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Responsible and accountable for own professional practice.
Knowledge of legal issues including patient confidentiality and risk management in all aspects of patient care and business practices.
Demonstrates a service philosophy in all interactions with patients families and all members of the health care team.
Demonstrates proficiency in the use of computers and telecommunication modalities to document track and convey information.
Ability to adapt and demonstrate flexibility

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Masters degree in nursing
Registered Nurse in the State of Texas
Nurse Specialization Diploma
Texas Board of Nursing Advance Practice Registered Nurse license (APRN)
Prescriptive authority privileges through the State of Texas
Basic Life Support (BLS) certified
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certified
Valid Texas Drivers License

BENEFITS OFFERED:

3 Medical Plans
2 Dental Plans
1 Vision Plan
Employee Assistance Program
Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Basic and Voluntary Life with AD&D Plan
401(k) with a 2-year vesting
PTO Holidays

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Minivasive Pain and Orthopedicsis an outpatient clinic network serving the greater local Houston TX area. Our teams strive to deliver personalized and compassionate care to meet our patients individualized needs. At MPO we continue to seek talented individuals who are passionate about making a difference and developing their clinical skillset. Come join our team at Minivasive Pain and Orthopedics and unlock your potential for excellence.

Compensation to be determined by the education experience knowledge skills and abilities of the applicant internal equity and alignment with market data.

Employment for this position is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screening.

Minivasive Pain and Orthopedicsis looking for a Nurse Practitioner Orthopedic to join our team!The Nurse Practitioner Orthopedic is responsible for providing medical services to patients inclusive of all functions necessary to provide medical care under the direction of the physician at all clinics....

Minivasive Pain and Orthopedicsis looking for a Nurse Practitioner Orthopedic to join our team!

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Conducts complex and standardized patient care procedures which require experience and specialized training that would otherwise be performed by a physician but which do not constitute the practice of medicine.
Performs relevant patient assessments and physical examinations and provides appropriate treatment.
Coordinates directs and implements patients plan of care.
Manages pre-operative and post-operative patients in coordination with the faculty supervising physician.
Utilizes advanced assessment skills to anticipate complex patient problems specific to surgery while communicating information to supervising/attending physicians.
Orders conducts and interprets pertinent laboratory and diagnostic studies and procedures.
Makes medical recommendations and/or referrals.
Formulates implements and evaluates an outcome-based treatment plan.
Maintains appropriate records detailing the patients treatment plans and outcomes. Enters chart documentation for review and counter signature by the physician.
Facilitates patient education relating to medical processes medication nutrition and health promotion or postsurgical care.
Collaborates with patients families other clinicians and referral services to assist in the patients recovery.
Performs other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Responsible and accountable for own professional practice.
Knowledge of legal issues including patient confidentiality and risk management in all aspects of patient care and business practices.
Demonstrates a service philosophy in all interactions with patients families and all members of the health care team.
Demonstrates proficiency in the use of computers and telecommunication modalities to document track and convey information.
Ability to adapt and demonstrate flexibility

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: