APP - Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner | Ortho Float

Good Samaritan Society; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanford Health in Fargo, ND seeks an Orthopedic Surgery Nurse Practitioner to deliver advanced nursing care for patients requiring surgical intervention. The NP works with surgeons, physical therapists, and other clinicians to evaluate, treat, and manage pre- and post-operative care, ensuring optimal functional recovery.

The role emphasizes coordination of care, documentation, and adherence to HIPAA standards, with on-call coverage outside normal hours.

Qualifications

• Master’s, postmaster’s, or doctorate from an accredited NP program.
• Current RN and NP licensure in states of practice.
• Current DEA permit to prescribe controlled substances.
• AGACNP-BC or ACNPC-AG board certification; other certifications require approval.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced nursing care for musculoskeletal patients requiring surgery.
• Collaborate with orthopedic surgeons, physical therapists, and other healthcare professionals to evaluate, treat, and manage pre- and post-operative care.
• Develop treatment plans and maintain patient records with HIPAA standards.
• Provide on-call coverage outside normal hours.

Skills

Orthopedic surgery experience

Nurse practitioner collaboration

HIPAA compliance

Education

Master’s/Doctorate in NP program

Job description

Careers With Purpose

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.

Facility: Sanford S Univ Med Ctr
Location: Fargo, ND
Address: 1720 University Dr S, Fargo, ND 58103, USA
Shift: 8 Hours - Day Shifts
Job Schedule: Full time
Weekly Hours: 40.00

Department Details

large ortho group of surgeons and APPs. minimal call responsibility. mix of clinic and surgery

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. 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

Benefits

Sanford offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits .

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to [e-mail] .

Sanford has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.

Req Number: R-0270047
Job Function: Advanced Practice Provider
Featured: No
Specialty: Orthopedic Surgery
Visas Accepted: N/A