Nurse Practitioner

Job Description

Job Title: Nurse Practitioner

Reports To: Physician

Specialty: Adult Reconstruction/Total Joints

General Summary of Duties:

University Orthopedics is seeking a full time dynamic, motivated Nurse Practitioner to join the group. This group is a high-volume practice that handles spine, sports, joint and hand cases. The NP will be responsible for the evaluation and nonoperative management of patients with musculoskeletal complaints and acute/chronic conditions.

Locations will be Kettle Point, Newport and Westerly Hospital.

Additionally, serve as a procedure room back and provide professional nursing care to patients pre and post op. Develop and provide direct nursing care and treatment by assessing the patients’ needs, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care.

Essential Job Functions:

NP Duties:

Maintain an independent schedule and evaluate patients independently as well as under the direction of the supervising physicians.

Perform routine outpatient procedures and surgeries

Access, diagnose and treat acute and chronic care patients

Assist physician in examining and diagnosing skeletal and joint problems

Order and interpret test results and recommended treatment of patients

Administer injections as needed when indicated

Provide postoperative patient care

Pre and post procedure follow-up and patient evaluation

Consult for pharmaceutical or interventional treatments

Write scripts and patient education

Evaluate X-ray, CT scan and MRI

Additional duties as assigned by the Manager to meet department needs.

Procedure room back up responsibilities:

Consults and coordinates with physicians to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care

plans

Conducts pre- and post-procedure education

Serves as the communication liaison to family and members of the procedure team

Ensures that correct patient and the correct procedure is being performed

Provides basic, bedside care

Prepares and administers (orally, subcutaneously, through an IV) and records prescribed medications. Reports adverse reactions to medications or treatments in accordance with the policy regarding the administration of medications

Responds to life-saving situations based upon nursing standards and protocol

Records all care information concisely, accurately, and completely, in a timely manner, in the appropriate format and on the appropriate forms

Prepares operating room for patient/procedure

Monitors patients’ physical and emotional well-being throughout the care continuum

Initiates patient education plan, as prescribed by physician. Teaches patients and family members how to manage their post-treatment home care needs, self-administration of medication and rehabilitation

Performs other position-related duties as assigned, depending on assignment setting

Assists in positioning, responding to comfort/safety of patient

Observes, checks and monitors all equipment used during procedure to confirm they are running smoothly

Inventories all items both pre- and post- surgery

Requirements:

Must be licensed as a Nurse Practitioner in State of Rhode Island

Minimum 2 years’ experience as a Nurse Practitioner, orthopedic preferred.

Interpersonal skills including excellent communication skills to deal effectively with staff, patients and physicians in a knowledgeable, professional and courteous manner

Professional, pleasant, and enthusiastic demeanor

Ability to maintain confidentiality of patient records

Attends required meetings and participates in committees as requested.

Participates in professional development activities to keep current with health care trends and practices.

Maintains strictest confidentiality.

Must be able to travel to all sites if/when necessary.