Master's degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner Program
Ortho experience preferred but not required
Progressive nursing experience
Basic computer skills
Ability to perform minor office surgeries, apply casts and splints, and suture lacerations
Strong clinical assessment, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills
Registered Nurse licensed by the Indiana State Board of Nursing, National Certification as a Nurse Practitioner, CPR, and ACLS certified
Responsibilities
Comply with established Behavioral Expectations
Work with adult and geriatric patients
Obtain and document patients' medical histories
Identify health risk factors
Perform patient care in a safe environment
Develop treatment plans including medication management and injection treatments
Encourage positive health behaviors through education and counseling
Benefits
Clean, well-lit clinic environment
Opportunity for continuous education and professional development
Collaborative work environment with physicians and healthcare team
Participation in performance improvement and quality improvement activities
Flexible work schedule with full-time day shift
Full Job Description
QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Master's degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner's Program
Experience/Skills
Ortho experience preferred but not required
Demonstrates evidence of progressive nursing experience
Possesses basic computer skills
Performs minor office surgeries, applies casts and splints, and sutures lacerations
Possesses clinical assessment, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills
Required Licenses/Certifications
Registered Nurse licensed by the Indiana State Board of Nursing
National Certification as a Nurse Practitioner
CPR
ACLS
Working Conditions
Works in a clean, well-lit clinic environment
ROUTINE RESPONSIBILITIES
Behavioral Expectations
Consistently complies with established Behavioral Expectations
Patient Care
Demonstrates the ability to work with adults, and geriatric patients
Obtains and documents patients' medical history
Identifies health risk factors
Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors
Develop treatment plans that include:
Medication management (opioid and non-opioid)
Ordering appropriate injection treatments
Interpreting the effectiveness of injection therapies
Prescribing conservative therapies (physical therapy, chiropractic medicine, pool therapy)
Ordering and interpreting imaging studies and labs
Encourages positive health behaviors for the maintenance of health and the prevention of disease through education and counseling
Apply standardized care guidelines in clinical practice
Provides patient and/or family with health education, counseling, and referrals to other healthcare professionals and community resources when appropriate
Treats patients and families with respect and dignity
Works with collaborating physicians and other physicians/members of the health team to plan optimal care for the patient
Works independently while a supervising physician maintains oversight
Works with the patient and family to formulate a patient treatment and education plan
Treats assigned patients, both new and follow-up
Provides follow-up care, determines effectiveness of the treatment plan, reassesses, and changes the plan as needed
Appropriately refers patients to outside specialties, i.e., orthopedics and neurosurgery
Completes documentation that meets all standards and policies
Documents all findings, interventions, and results
Always maintain patient confidentiality
Functions as a patient advocate
Demonstrates the ability to be flexible, organized, and to function under stressful situations
Participates in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement (CQI) activities
Stays current with medical advancements, new technology, and new drugs through continuing education classes, society meetings, professional journals, etc.
Follows the five medication rights and reduces the potential for medication errors
Attends all departmental, organizational and medical staff committee meetings as appropriate
Works collaboratively with physicians to develop and implement specific clinic policies and procedures
Willingly work with staff members as a team
Assures adequate patient records are maintained and transferred as requested
Knows and adheres to the rules and regulations governing the clinic
