Orthopedic Trauma Full-Time NPPA

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Job Summary

Functions independently in the inpatient based setting with emphasis on the operative management of acutely ill or injured patients in collaboration with a supervising physician. Patients have the potential to become unstable and require a high level of diagnostic skill for the hospitalized patient. Performs advanced invasive procedures. Assists in complex surgical cases in the operating room. Example specialties include but are not limited to hepato-biliary diseases surgical urology surgical vascular surgical orthopedics and surgical transplant services. Coordinates staffing selection and orientation of assigned team members. Plans and conducts ongoing education and training. Maintains infection control/safety standards and is committed to providing and promoting patient-centered communication and care.

Essential Functions

• Performs initial and periodic medical history physical examinations and daily assessments.
• Records findings of examinations assessments and plan of care.
• Performs a wide range of surgical and/or medical procedures.
• Writes appropriate prescriptions and administers medications.
• Orders and interprets laboratory and radiology examinations.
• Determines treatment plan for patient.
• Documents all patient encounters records observations interventions and actions in a medically appropriate manner on the patients medical record.
• Acts as a patient advocate for the population served.
• Assesses own practice needs as well as those of the other APPs of the health care team and develops methods to meet those needs.
• Assists in the review and development of clinical and operational policies and procedures in the specialty of practice.
• Serves as a liaison to collaborating physicians patients nurses staff and others as necessary.
• Coordinates annual performance reviews in collaboration with assigned supervising physicians. This includes assuring compliance with all aspects of licensure and credentialing for assigned APPs.
• Attends participates contributes to and represents APPs in the assigned areas of responsibility on group/practice facility or system-wide committees and/or meetings.

Physical Requirements
Work requires walking standing sitting lifting reaching bending stooping pushing and pulling. Must be able to lift and support the weight of 35 pounds in handling patients medical equipment and supplies. Must speak English fluently and in understandable terms. Must possess intact sense of sight hearing smell touch and finger dexterity. Must have the ability to react and perform in stressful situations.

Education Experience and Certifications.
Must have or be eligible for a DEA license. Approved to practice as a Nurse Practitioner in the state one works. 5 years experience required in specific specialty; management/supervisory experience preferred. Eligible for prescriptive authority application through the Board of Nursing or Medical Board in SC required. BLS for Healthcare Provider from AHA required with expiration date greater than 90 days from date of beginning practice.

Nurse Practitioner

Masters Degree or Doctorate of Nursing Practice required. License to practice as a Registered Nurse required. Certification in the area of practice from a nationally recognized certifying body required. ACNP AGACNP AGNP PNP or PNP-AC board certification preferred based population served.

Our CommitmenttoYou:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs competitive compensation generous retirement offerings programs that invest in your career development and so much more so you can live fully at and away from work including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications skills relevant experience and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift on call and more based on a teammates job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical dental vision life andShort- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program