Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner or Physician’s Assistant – Orthopedic

Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner or Physician's Assistant - Orthopedic

Reports To: Director of Nursing

Physical Demand Level: Medium*

Job Summary: The Orthopedic ARNP/PA will play a crucial role in ensuring the success of our surgical team by providing advanced care to patients undergoing surgical procedures, managing in office-based visits and clinical care, and rounding on in-hospital patients. The ARNP/PA must have experience in orthopedic surgery, fracture care, and management of orthopedic patients.

Objectives of this Role:

• Conduct pre-operative assessments of patients to determine their medical status and readiness for surgery.
• Develop and implement individualized patient care plans based on medical history, surgical requirements, and patient needs.
• Prescribe and administer medications.
• First assist in surgical procedures to include but not limited to: assisting with visualization, placement and holding of retractors, assisting on approach, and closure of wounds.
• Management of post-operative care of patients, including post-operative pain, wound evaluations, and post-operative rehab.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare team, including surgeons, anesthesiologists, and nurses.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives to ensure safe, effective, and efficient patient care.
• Participate in ongoing education and professional development to maintain current knowledge and skills.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Highly skilled at patient assessments, diagnosing, and treatment of orthopedic related illness and post-operative conditions.
• Proficiency in the operating room and sterile technique.
• Skilled at inter-professional collaboration for co-management of patients and complex conditions.
• Master's degree in Nursing or Master's degree in Medical Science for Physician's Assistant.
• Must hold current unencumbered license/registration to practice.
• Ability to travel to multiple locations, depending on business or patient need.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficiency in EHR medical charting system, such as eCW (eClinical Works) and other computer software needed.
• Bilingual, Spanish speaking.