Nurse Practitioner Job In Wolfeboro, New Hampshire
Orthopedics job opening: Wolfeboro, NH
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Archway Physician Recruitment
Profession/Specialty:
Nurse Practitioner
Location:
Wolfeboro, New Hampshire
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Orthopedic NP/PA Opportunity in New Hampshire
Wolfeboro, NH
Full Time position
Under the general supervision of the collaborating Orthopedic surgeon(s), is responsible for performing diversified clinical duties in support of orthopedic practice in evidence based guidelines in the care and treatment of patients in a courteous, respectful, and caring manner.
Organizational Responsibilities:
Participates in hospital meetings and cooperates with providers and coworkers to achieve departmental objectives. Reports concerns and problems as they arise in a professional and respectful manner utilizing the chain of command structure;
Ensure confidentiality of employee, legal, client/patient, budget and all organizational matters;
Keeps knowledge base current by attending educational programs that advances competencies in the field of orthopedics.
Record Utilization:
Utilizes the current Electronic Medical Record to complete the documented Best Practice Workflows accurately.
Documents physical findings and patient response on appropriate worksheets and medical record.
Direct Patient Care:
Conducts physical diagnostic, medical history taking, and therapeutic procedures in a professional manner in accordance with established standards of care and practice in orthopedic medicine. This primary function is expected to be performed in the outpatient office setting, the OR, the Emergency Department, inpatient units, and all other approved Hospital locations.
Formulates an appropriate plan of care based on physical exam, patient history and clinical findings, and collaborates with physician(s) as necessary.
Contacts patients with follow up information on testing, in accordance with practice and Hospital policy and procedure.
Recognizes and reports relevant information that requires urgent attention, and ensures follow through
Writes or submits orders including diagnostic tests, referrals, and medication.
Answers patient questions and clarifies concerns regarding medications, diet, activity, and health status.
Complete same day appointments as needed
Complete peer to peers for insurance companies required for diagnostic tests, surgeries, and or any other orders placed by orthopedic providers
Performing procedures such as but not limited to, digital blocks, regional anesthesia, and minor outpatient surgical procedures such as but not limited to: tendon repair, wound closure, wound management, wound debridement, incision and drainage, needle biopsy, k-wire removal and hardware removal.
Perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures including but not limited to joint and bursa aspirations, closed reduction of fractures and dislocations, injections of joints, tendons, trigger points and bursa, as well as brace, cast and splint applications.
Assist in surgery to include but not limited to first assist, deep and superficial tissue closures, application of appliances and any other action delegated by the surgeon.
Conduct hospital rounds, and submit orders. Evaluate and clarify clinical conditions, formulate and implement a treatment or therapeutic plan for hospitalized patients, dictate discharge summaries, histories and physicals.
Take primary call 1 night a week M-TH and 2nd call 1 weekend a month. While on call during the week must stay onsite until 7pm.
When on primary call acts as the primary point person for any orthopedic related inquiries.
Participate in the facilitation/coordination of multidisciplinary resources needed for surgical and non-surgical orthopedic care.
Care Coordination:
Communicates with referring specialists and providers, serving as an ambassador for the orthopedic department service lines.
Works collaboratively and cooperatively with all members of the multi-disciplinary teams particularly the rehabilitative services.
Make medical diagnoses and intervene with appropriate treatment including referrals of patients to other healthcare facilities, agencies, resources of the community, or other physicians.
Coordinates treatment with patient and family members.
Promotes the orthopedic department and service lines by participating in community offerings.
Qualifications
Three years or more as a Nurse Practitioner preferred. Orthopedic competency validation as evidenced through case volume; additional education, or partnership in an orthopedic practice required.
Licensed by the State of NH as a Nurse Practitioner. Completion of a first assist program.
BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required, and must be maintained throughout employment.
EOE
Wolfeboro, NH
Full Time position
Under the general supervision of the collaborating Orthopedic surgeon(s), is responsible for performing diversified clinical duties in support of orthopedic practice in evidence based guidelines in the care and treatment of patients in a courteous, respectful, and caring manner.
Organizational Responsibilities:
Participates in hospital meetings and cooperates with providers and coworkers to achieve departmental objectives. Reports concerns and problems as they arise in a professional and respectful manner utilizing the chain of command structure;
Ensure confidentiality of employee, legal, client/patient, budget and all organizational matters;
Keeps knowledge base current by attending educational programs that advances competencies in the field of orthopedics.
Record Utilization:
Utilizes the current Electronic Medical Record to complete the documented Best Practice Workflows accurately.
Documents physical findings and patient response on appropriate worksheets and medical record.
Direct Patient Care:
Conducts physical diagnostic, medical history taking, and therapeutic procedures in a professional manner in accordance with established standards of care and practice in orthopedic medicine. This primary function is expected to be performed in the outpatient office setting, the OR, the Emergency Department, inpatient units, and all other approved Hospital locations.
Formulates an appropriate plan of care based on physical exam, patient history and clinical findings, and collaborates with physician(s) as necessary.
Contacts patients with follow up information on testing, in accordance with practice and Hospital policy and procedure.
Recognizes and reports relevant information that requires urgent attention, and ensures follow through
Writes or submits orders including diagnostic tests, referrals, and medication.
Answers patient questions and clarifies concerns regarding medications, diet, activity, and health status.
Complete same day appointments as needed
Complete peer to peers for insurance companies required for diagnostic tests, surgeries, and or any other orders placed by orthopedic providers
Performing procedures such as but not limited to, digital blocks, regional anesthesia, and minor outpatient surgical procedures such as but not limited to: tendon repair, wound closure, wound management, wound debridement, incision and drainage, needle biopsy, k-wire removal and hardware removal.
Perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures including but not limited to joint and bursa aspirations, closed reduction of fractures and dislocations, injections of joints, tendons, trigger points and bursa, as well as brace, cast and splint applications.
Assist in surgery to include but not limited to first assist, deep and superficial tissue closures, application of appliances and any other action delegated by the surgeon.
Conduct hospital rounds, and submit orders. Evaluate and clarify clinical conditions, formulate and implement a treatment or therapeutic plan for hospitalized patients, dictate discharge summaries, histories and physicals.
Take primary call 1 night a week M-TH and 2nd call 1 weekend a month. While on call during the week must stay onsite until 7pm.
When on primary call acts as the primary point person for any orthopedic related inquiries.
Participate in the facilitation/coordination of multidisciplinary resources needed for surgical and non-surgical orthopedic care.
Care Coordination:
Communicates with referring specialists and providers, serving as an ambassador for the orthopedic department service lines.
Works collaboratively and cooperatively with all members of the multi-disciplinary teams particularly the rehabilitative services.
Make medical diagnoses and intervene with appropriate treatment including referrals of patients to other healthcare facilities, agencies, resources of the community, or other physicians.
Coordinates treatment with patient and family members.
Promotes the orthopedic department and service lines by participating in community offerings.
Qualifications
Three years or more as a Nurse Practitioner preferred. Orthopedic competency validation as evidenced through case volume; additional education, or partnership in an orthopedic practice required.
Licensed by the State of NH as a Nurse Practitioner. Completion of a first assist program.
BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required, and must be maintained throughout employment.
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