Job Description Summary:Orthopedic APP Job Description -Castle Rock
AdventHealth Castle Rock is seeking a NP or PA to join our hospital-based orthopedic team. This individual will be a Float provider to provide OR support for multiple surgical teams to help cover increased OR and clinical volumes.
$152,137 - 165,680 Annual Compensation
Job Description:JOB RESPONSIBILITIES AND REQUIREMENTS: - Transmits/prescribes prescription orders pursuant to written protocols as authorized.
- Assist Orthopedic Surgeons during surgical procedures
- Develop and implement patient management plans
- Provide clinical visits to include new patient visits, pre-operative and post-operative visits and other follow-ups
- Administer Injections, including corticosteroids, and other medications in office
- Perform minor surgical procedures such as wound closure and casting
- Prescribe medications and therapy treatments under the supervision of a Physician
- Performs initial and on-going assessments and discharge planning
- Utilizes skills of observation, inspection, palpation, percussion and auscultation using diagnostic instruments or laboratory procedures
- Document Patient Progress and treatment plans in Electronic Health records
- Documents patient care findings within established standards utilizing CPOE
- Coordinates care by collaborating with surgeons and others to obtain appropriate services
- Provides an accurate, thorough and timely report of patient's condition to surgeons and multidisciplinary team members.
- Initiates multidisciplinary teaching plans
- Recognizes life-threatening situations and intervenes correctly with minimal supervision. May be a member of the Rapid Response team.
- Reassesses patients regularly and revises interventions/plan of care as needed
- Counsels individuals, families and groups about health and illness and promote health maintenance.
- Makes positive contributions to and supports the development and execution of policies/procedures/ standards/protocols.
- May serve on various hospital committees and teams and serves as an internal resource for CMS,TJC and appropriate quality process improvement initiatives.
- Ensures that patient's medical record has appropriate documentation to meet all quality and patient experience indicators.
- Works with interdisciplinary teams to reduce unnecessary readmissions to the hospital.
- Actively participates in department Meetings for Orthopedics, quality improvement meetings, and staff education as requested.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: - Nurse Practitioner training from an accredited school of nursing.
- One-year experience as an Acute Care Practitioner.
- One-year Orthopedic experience preferred.
LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION OR REG I STRATI ON REQUIRED: - Current licensure to practice professional Nursing in state of Colorado or in a qualifying compact State.
- Registered as Advanced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant.
- Certified in Basic Life Support.
- Certified in Advanced Cardiac Life Support
All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family: - Benefits from Day One: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance
- Paid Time Off from Day One
- 403-B Retirement Plan
- 4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave
- Career Development
- Whole Person Well-being Resources
- Mental Health Resources and Support
- Pet Benefits
Schedule: Full time
Shift: Day (United States of America)
Address: 2350 MEADOWS BLVD
City: CASTLE ROCK
State: Colorado
Postal Code: 80109
