Orthopedics Nurse Practitioner

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES AND REQUIREMENTS:

• Transmits/prescribes prescription orders pursuant to written protocols as authorized.

• Performs initial and on-going assessments and discharge planning

• Utilizes skills of observation, inspection, palpation, percussion and auscultation using diagnostic instruments or laboratory procedures

• 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 patients' condition to surgeons and multidisciplinary team members.

• Works collaboratively with Utilization Review and Care Management regarding patient's LOS and discharge planning.

• 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.

• Recognizes, develops and implements professional and community education programs related to health care as required.

• 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.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & CERTIFICATION REQUIRED:

• 2-3 years of general orthopedic experience REQUIRED. NO NEW GRADS.

• Master's degree and certification from an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program

• Current Colorado Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner license

• Current Basic Life Support - CPR Cert

• Knowledge of local, state and federal regulations regarding the delivery and billing of healthcare services
• Certified in Advanced Cardiac Life Support

BENEFITS:

• $152,137 - $165,680 annual compensation

• Committed and collaborative leadership team
  
• Competitive salary and generous benefits package including
  
• CME allowance
• Full health & retirement benefits
• $10k in relocation assistanc
• Work with an experienced OR team and assist in surgical cases
• High market volume with potential outreach opportunities

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