What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Practitioner position at University Orthopedics?
Job Title: Nurse Practitioner
Reports To: Physician
Specialty: Adult Reconstruction/Total Joints
General Summary Of Duties
University Orthopedics is seeking a full time dynamic, motivated Nurse Practitioner to join the group. This group is a high-volume practice that handles spine, sports, joint and hand cases. The NP will be responsible for the evaluation and nonoperative management of patients with musculoskeletal complaints and acute/chronic conditions.
Locations will be Kettle Point, Newport and Westerly Hospital.
Additionally, serve as a procedure room back and provide professional nursing care to patients pre and post op. Develop and provide direct nursing care and treatment by assessing the patients’ needs, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care.
Essential Job Functions
NP Duties:
Reports To: Physician
Specialty: Adult Reconstruction/Total Joints
General Summary Of Duties
University Orthopedics is seeking a full time dynamic, motivated Nurse Practitioner to join the group. This group is a high-volume practice that handles spine, sports, joint and hand cases. The NP will be responsible for the evaluation and nonoperative management of patients with musculoskeletal complaints and acute/chronic conditions.
Locations will be Kettle Point, Newport and Westerly Hospital.
Additionally, serve as a procedure room back and provide professional nursing care to patients pre and post op. Develop and provide direct nursing care and treatment by assessing the patients’ needs, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care.
Essential Job Functions
NP Duties:
- Maintain an independent schedule and evaluate patients independently as well as under the direction of the supervising physicians.
- Perform routine outpatient procedures and surgeries
- Access, diagnose and treat acute and chronic care patients
- Assist physician in examining and diagnosing skeletal and joint problems
- Order and interpret test results and recommended treatment of patients
- Administer injections as needed when indicated
- Provide postoperative patient care
- Pre and post procedure follow-up and patient evaluation
- Consult for pharmaceutical or interventional treatments
- Write scripts and patient education
- Evaluate X-ray, CT scan and MRI
- Additional duties as assigned by the Manager to meet department needs .
- Consults and coordinates with physicians to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care
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- Conducts pre- and post-procedure education
- Serves as the communication liaison to family and members of the procedure team
- Ensures that correct patient and the correct procedure is being performed
- Provides basic, bedside care
- Prepares and administers (orally, subcutaneously, through an IV) and records prescribed medications. Reports adverse reactions to medications or treatments in accordance with the policy regarding the administration of medications
- Responds to life-saving situations based upon nursing standards and protocol
- Records all care information concisely, accurately, and completely, in a timely manner, in the appropriate format and on the appropriate forms
- Prepares operating room for patient/procedure
- Monitors patients’ physical and emotional well-being throughout the care continuum
- Initiates patient education plan, as prescribed by physician. Teaches patients and family members how to manage their post-treatment home care needs, self-administration of medication and rehabilitation
- Performs other position-related duties as assigned, depending on assignment setting
- Assists in positioning, responding to comfort/safety of patient
- Observes, checks and monitors all equipment used during procedure to confirm they are running smoothly
- Inventories all items both pre- and post- surgery
- Must be licensed as a Nurse Practitioner in State of Rhode Island
- Minimum 2 years’ experience as a Nurse Practitioner, orthopedic preferred.
- Interpersonal skills including excellent communication skills to deal effectively with staff, patients and physicians in a knowledgeable, professional and courteous manner
- Professional, pleasant, and enthusiastic demeanor
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of patient records
- Attends required meetings and participates in committees as requested.
- Participates in professional development activities to keep current with health care trends and practices.
- Maintains strictest confidentiality.
- Must be able to travel to all sites if/when necessary .
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