Orthopedic APP Float – Castle Rock

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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

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.