Foot & Ankle Nurse Practitioner — Ortho Care Leader

OrthoIllinois; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

OrthoIllinois seeks a Nurse Practitioner in Elgin, IL to provide medical care independently and with physicians under supervision, following established policies and procedures. You will perform assessments, diagnoses, and treatments for diverse orthopedic patients.

You will conduct history taking, physical exams, order/interpret tests, perform injections and wound care, counsel patients, and maintain confidential patient records in a HIPAA-compliant environment.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Nursing from an accredited program.
• Current license to practice in the state of Illinois.
• BLS, DEA and controlled-substance certifications.

Responsibilities

• Assesses, diagnoses, and treats medical problems per practice protocols.
• Elicits medical history and conducts physical exams.
• Orders, prescribes, dispenses medications and orthotic devices per protocol.
• Maintains patient records with timely documentation.
• Adheres to HIPAA/PHI policies and ensures patient confidentiality.
• Collaborates with supervising physician and other specialists as needed.

Skills

Patient care

Clinical assessment

Interprofessional collaboration

Documentation

Education

Master's degree in Nursing

Current Illinois nursing license

BLS

DEA registration

Job description

OrthoIllinois seeks a Nurse Practitioner in Elgin, IL to provide medical care independently and with physicians under supervision, following established policies and procedures. You will perform assessments, diagnoses, and treatments for diverse orthopedic patients.

You will conduct history taking, physical exams, order/interpret tests, perform injections and wound care, counsel patients, and maintain confidential patient records in a HIPAA-compliant environment.