APP - Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant | Orthopedic Spine

20010 Sanford Clinic; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanford Health seeks a qualified Orthopedic Surgery Nurse Practitioner to provide advanced nursing care for patients requiring surgical intervention. You will work closely with orthopedic surgeons, physical therapists, and other health professionals to evaluate, treat, and manage patients before and after surgery.

The role involves clinic work and operating room rounding, hospital rounds, and on-call coverage with potential light call.

Qualifications

• Master's, post-master's, or doctorate from an accredited nurse practitioner program.
• Current licensure as an RN and NP in states of practice.
• Current DEA permit to prescribe controlled substances.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced nursing care for musculoskeletal patients requiring surgical intervention.
• Collaborate with orthopedic surgeons, therapists, and other clinicians pre- and post-operatively.
• Diligently document patient care plans and outcomes and maintain HIPAA standards.
• Assist in intraoperative roles and on-call coverage as needed.

Skills

Orthopedic surgery

Nurse Practitioner

Communication

HIPAA compliance

Education

NP advanced degree

Job description

Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest‑growing not‑for‑profit health systems in the United States. We're proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50,000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint.

Work Shift: Varies (United States of America) Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Union Position: No

Department Details

• Monday-Friday schedule with light call
• 50% clinic/50% OR and rounding in hospital
• 25-30 patients per day in clinic
• Group include 3 Ortho Spine Surgeons, 1 Neurosurgeon, 2 Pain Physicians, 4 Full time APPs (1 NP, 1 PA) and part‑time APP staff
• Call is primary (MD also on call), covers spine and general ortho
• Mostly call from home, rarely need to come into hospital, 45 minute response time
• Hospital responsibilities of first assisting in surgery, post‑op /inpatient rounds, emergency room patient evaluations and treatment
• New grads are encouraged to apply, those with surgical experience is preferred
• Must be eligible for licensure as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner in the State of South Dakota and possess NCCPA or ANCC certification

Job Summary

The Orthopedic Surgery Nurse Practitioner provides advanced nursing care for patients with musculoskeletal conditions requiring surgical intervention. The NP works collaboratively with orthopedic surgeons, physical therapists, and other healthcare professionals to evaluate, treat, and manage patients pre‑and post‑operatively, ensuring optimal functional recovery.

Job Description

Adheres to established internal standards and procedures abstracted from HIPAA. Analyze and interpret patients' histories, symptoms, physical findings, or diagnostic information to develop appropriate diagnoses. Builds a rapport with the patient and explains the condition and course of action effectively. Coordination and management of care for patients, including those with complex needs. Delivers written and oral communication, responds to questions and concerns, and produce specific outcomes and impact. Demonstrates an ability to meet own responsibilities. Develop treatment plans based on scientific rationale, standards of care, and professional practice guidelines. Establishes and maintains productive working relationships within and outside of own area. Helps promote collaboration across generations, functions, regions, and levels. Maintain complete and detailed records of patients' health care plans and prognoses. Maintain departmental policies and procedures in areas such as safety and infection control. Performs quality control and maintains a high standard in relation to infection control mechanisms for patient safety. Recommend diagnostic or therapeutic interventions with attention to safety, cost, invasiveness, simplicity, acceptability, adherence, and efficacy. Responsible for promoting a safe environment for patients, families, staff, residents, and visitors and working collaboratively with the multi‑disciplinary health care team to provide the best outcomes for patients. This position also provides on‑call coverage outside of regularly scheduled hours.

Qualifications

Completion of a master's, postmaster's, or doctorate from an accredited nurse practitioner program accredited by the Commission on the Collegiate of Nursing Education or National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission. If Licensing prior to August 1, 1995, master's degree in nursing is preferred. Experience in orthopedic surgery, trauma, or musculoskeletal care preferred. Current licensure as a Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner in each state of practice. Current Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) permit to prescribe controlled substances in each state of practice. State Controlled Substance License (if required by State) National board certification as an Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP-BC) or (ACNPC-AG), Acute Care Adult (ACNP-BC). Additional certifications require approval from a market executive leader: Family (FNP-BC) or (FNP–C), Adult‑Gerontology Primary Care (AGPCNP‑BC) or (A‑GNP), Adult (ANP‑C) Obtains and subsequently maintains required specific competencies and certifications as outlined on privilege form. Privileging documents and related credentialing requirements will supersede this job description in defining minimum qualifications, criteria, and scope of practice, if variation between documents exists.

EEO Statement

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.

Disability Accommodation

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Company Overview

The Sanford organization owns and manages multiple distinct brands, including Sanford Health, Marshfield Clinic, and Good Samaritan, as well as Lewis Drug, Sanford Health Equip, Solutions by Sanford, Great Shots, and Blue Rock Bar & Grill. Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world‑class health care in America's heartland. Headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, the organization has 53,000 employees and serves over 2 million patients and nearly 425,000 health plan members across the upper Midwest including South Dakota, North Dakota, Minnesota, Wyoming, Iowa, Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The integrated nonprofit health system includes a network of 56 hospitals, 288 clinic locations, 147 senior care communities, 4,000 physicians and advanced practice providers and nearly 1,500 active clinical trials and studies. The organization's transformational virtual care initiative brings patients closer to care with access to 78 specialties. Learn more about Sanford Health’s commitment to shaping the future of rural health care across the lifespan at sanfordhealth.org or Sanford Health News. Good Samaritan, one of the nation's largest nonprofit providers of senior care and services, is committed to transforming the aging experience through innovation, compassion and personalized care. As part of Sanford Health, an integrated nonprofit health system headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Good Samaritan serves 10,000 seniors and offers access to a full continuum of care, including 94 rehabilitation and skilled nursing centers, 56 assisted living and memory care facilities, 44 independent living locations and 37 home health and hospice agencies. The senior care provider delivers services across the upper Midwest, with 70% of residents living in rural communities. Learn more about Good Samaritan's mission and commitment to delivering high quality senior care in rural America at good-sam.com.