Nurse Practitioner- Hand/ General Orthopedics

Rochester Regional Health; Rochester (MN); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Rochester Regional Health's Orthopedics Department seeks a Nurse Practitioner to join a collaborative team. You will provide comprehensive patient care, from preoperative assessment to perioperative management, with responsibilities in medication orders and documentation.

The role emphasizes patient education, teamwork, and quality metrics within a fast-paced orthopedic setting. The position is full-time, dayshift, at RGH in Monroe County, Finger Lakes, Rochester, NY, with a base pay range of

Qualifications

• RNFA required as part of credentialing.
• MS in Nursing is required.
• Nurse Practitioner Certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform a complete history and exam; establish working diagnoses for non-operative and operative orthopedic conditions.
• Interpret X-rays and diagnostic studies; order labs and procedures; develop treatment plans.
• First assist orthopedic surgical cases to improve efficiency and care quality.
• Provide perioperative care and bedside treatments such as joint injections.
• Respond to acute care needs of hospitalized orthopedic patients.
• Coordinate patient care with families and healthcare teams; educate patients for active participation.
• Prescribe medications, write orders, perform procedures; document encounters and progress.
• Contribute to quality metrics; participate in rounds, meetings, and teaching.

Skills

Patient communication

Empathy

Critical thinking

Documentation

Work under pressure

Teamwork

Experience required

Education

MS: Nursing

Nurse Practitioner Certification

RN - Registered Nurse (NYSED)

RNFA Certification

Job description

SUMMARY

The Department of Orthopedics at Rochester Regional Health is seeking an additional nurse practitioner to join our growing, collaborative orthopedic provider team. Our nurse practitioners are an integral part of our orthopedic team, and in this position you will provide comprehensive patient care.

STATUS: Full Time

LOCATION: RGH, Monroe County, Finger Lakes

DEPARTMENT: Orthopedics

SCHEDULE: Days

ATTRIBUTES

• Able to interact with patients in such a way as to instill confidence and ease of communication

• Deeply concerned for the health and well-being of others

• Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision

• Exceptional documentation skills and professional behavior

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

• Must have proven ability to work in a team environment

• Experience required

• RNFA Required

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Patient Care Perform a complete history and problem-focused examination; establishing a working diagnosis of non-operative and operative orthopedic conditionsInterpret x-rays and other diagnostic studies. Orders appropriate laboratory and diagnostic proceduresDevelop treatment plans to provide optimal patient medical management; orders consultations and interacts with members of other specialty medical teams. First assist orthopedic surgical cases enhancing the efficiency, continuity, and quality of surgical care in the operating room.Provide high quality, patient-focused perioperative care for orthopedic surgery patients in conjunction with our multidisciplinary team. Provide bedside treatments such as joint injections. Respond to and manage acute care needs of hospitalized orthopedic patients.

• Patient Satisfaction. Coordinates and communicates all aspects of patient care to patient, family, and health care team. Educates and encourages patients to become active participants in their own healthcare-related behavior and provides patient education materials related to diagnosis, treatment plans, and need for follow-up care, for use in encouraging wellness.

• Medication & Orders. Prescribe medication, write orders, perform procedures and respond to emergency and/or acute condition changes. Documentation. Thoroughly and concisely documents in the patient’s medical record all patient contact encounters, progress notes, orders, prescriptions, test results, and patient instructions according to standard medical practice guidelines and to support appropriate billing practices.

• Quality and Education. Actively contributes to quality reporting metrics and participates in Grand Rounds, APP Council Meetings, unit meetings and M&M presentations. Demonstrates professional practice behavior including preceptor/mentoring, education and instruction of students, nursing staff, nurses, graduate and novice physician assistants and nurse practitioners.

EDUCATION

MS: Nursing (Required)

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS

NP - Nurse Practitioner Certification - New York State Education Department (NYSED)New York State Education Department (NYSED)New York State Education Department (NYSED), RN - Registered Nurse - New York State Education Department (NYSED)New York State Education Department (NYSED)New York State Education Department (NYSED)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

M - Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting.

For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.

Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

PAY RANGE

$100,000.00 - $150,000.00

CITY

Rochester

POSTAL CODE

14621

The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.