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NURSE PRACTITIONER

Full Time Professional Los Angeles, CA, US

Reports to: Advanced Practice Provider Manager

Employment Type: Full time

Under the general supervision of physician faculty, the Pediatric Orthopedic Nurse Practitioner coordinates care for pediatric orthopedic patients across outpatient and urgent care settings, managing acute, chronic, surgical, and congenital conditions. This role may carry independent responsibility for fracture and subspecialty clinics, with the potential to assist in physician-led clinics.

Perform evaluative non-surgical consults, including pre-operative exams

Take patient histories, complete assessments, and develop evidence-based plans of care and discharge plans

Order, review, and evaluate laboratory and radiology studies

Manage non-surgical orthopedic problems independently within scope of practice; manage surgical problems in collaboration with physicians

Assist physicians with surgical and orthopedic procedures in clinic and Urgent Care, including fracture reductions, as needed

Document care in a timely manner per organizational policy

Collaborate with an interdisciplinary care team

May help train incoming nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and other new hires

Contribute to nursing protocols and orthopedic care algorithms

Master's Degree in Nursing

Active California RN license and California Nurse Practitioner license

National Certification from AANP, ANCC, or the National Certification Board of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners and Nurses

~ Ability to work variable shifts, including some weekends, rotating between the Outpatient Clinic and Urgent Care Center

Flexibility to adjust clinic volume/coverage based on operational needs

May require travel to satellite facilities

This role is based in an outpatient department, urgent care center, and orthopedic clinic setting, with exposure to x-rays, cast saws, paging systems, and a high-volume pediatric patient population. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

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