NURSE PRACTITIONER

Orthopaedic Hospital; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 131,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Orthopaedic Hospital in Los Angeles, CA is seeking a Pediatric Orthopedic Nurse Practitioner to coordinate care across outpatient and urgent care settings, handling acute, chronic, surgical, and congenital conditions. The role may include independent clinic responsibilities for fractures and subspecialties, under physician supervision.

The NP will perform evaluative consults, perioperative assessments, orders, and care plans, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team while guiding patient

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Nursing required.
• Active California RN license and California NP license required.
• NPI number required.
• BCLS and PALS certifications required.
• 3-5 years of related pediatric orthopedic experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform evaluative non-surgical consults, including pre-operative exams.
• Manage pediatric orthopedic patients in outpatient and urgent care settings.
• Perform fracture reductions, injections, splinting, and casting as needed.
• Order and review labs and radiology; develop care plans and discharge plans.
• Collaborate with physicians and an interdisciplinary team; educate patients and families.

Skills

3-5 years of related experience

Education

Master's Degree in Nursing

Active California RN license

California Nurse Practitioner license

NPI

BCLS and PALS certification

Tools

EMR experience

Job description

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NURSE PRACTITIONER

Full Time Professional Los Angeles, CA, US

11 days ago Requisition ID: 1502

Salary Range: $145,000.00 To $145,000.00 Annually

Reports to: Advanced Practice Provider Manager

Employment Type: Full time

About the Role

Under the general supervision of physician faculty, the Pediatric Orthopedic Nurse Practitioner coordinates care for pediatric orthopedic patients across outpatient and urgent care settings, managing acute, chronic, surgical, and congenital conditions. This role may carry independent responsibility for fracture and subspecialty clinics, with the potential to assist in physician-led clinics.

What You'll Do

• Perform evaluative non-surgical consults, including pre-operative exams
• Perform therapeutic procedures such as fracture reduction, injections and aspirations, splinting, and casting/cast removal
• Take patient histories, complete assessments, and develop evidence-based plans of care and discharge plans
• Order, review, and evaluate laboratory and radiology studies
• Manage non-surgical orthopedic problems independently within scope of practice; manage surgical problems in collaboration with physicians
• Make independent clinical decisions consistent with California laws and regulations
• Assist physicians with surgical and orthopedic procedures in clinic and Urgent Care, including fracture reductions, as needed
• Document care in a timely manner per organizational policy
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary care team
• Provide patient and family education
• May help train incoming nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and other new hires
• Contribute to nursing protocols and orthopedic care algorithms
• May assist in the operating room
• Perform other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Nursing
• Active California RN license and California Nurse Practitioner license
• National Provider Identification Number (NPI)
• BCLS and PALS certification

Preferred Qualifications

• 3-5 years of related experience
• National Certification from AANP, ANCC, or the National Certification Board of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners and Nurses
• EMR experience

Additional Requirements

• Individual DEA license (Schedule II-V).
• Ability to work variable shifts, including some weekends, rotating between the Outpatient Clinic and Urgent Care Center
• Flexibility to adjust clinic volume/coverage based on operational needs
• May require travel to satellite facilities

This role is based in an outpatient department, urgent care center, and orthopedic clinic setting, with exposure to x-rays, cast saws, paging systems, and a high-volume pediatric patient population. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.