APP Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner II | Orthopedics
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Job Location:
Weston, WI - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. Were proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint.
Work Shift:
Varies (United States of America)Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40Union Position:
NoDepartment Details
The nurse practitioner or physician assistant is a skilled member of the allied health care team who is expected to practice at the highest level of their licensure. This requires providers to stay up to date with the latest evidence based medicine. They work collaboratively with the Hospitalist to facilitate acute care of the adult patient. This individual works collaboratively with physicians nurses case managers and other health care disciplines utilizing a team approach. The nurse practitioner participates in all aspects of care of the hospitalized patient including admissions discharge daily rounds and patient education.This role will be a 50/50 split of hospital and clinic duties. A schedule of Mon-Fri 10am-6pm is planned with Saturday work as well (4 hours). Experience in Ortho preferred but not required.
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 masters postmasters 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 masters 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 (FNPC) 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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Required Experience:
Junior IC
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