Nurse Practitioner- Orthopedic Urgent Care

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

Job summary

Rochester Regional Health in Victor, NY, is seeking an additional nurse practitioner to join the Orthopedics team. You will provide comprehensive patient care in the hospital setting and act as a key member of the collaborative provider group.

The role involves performing histories and examinations, interpreting imaging, developing treatment plans, and perioperative care in a fast-paced orthopedic environment. Full-time, days/evenings, with strong emphasis on teamwork and quality care.

Qualifications

• Must have proven ability to work in a team environment.
• Experience required in orthopedic or hospital settings.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform complete histories and problem-focused examinations; establishing a working diagnosis.
• Interpret x-rays and diagnostic studies; orders labs and diagnostics.
• Develop treatment plans and provide perioperative care with the team.
• Provide bedside treatments and respond to acute care needs of hospitalized patients.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Teamwork

Critical thinking

Documentation

Education

MS: Nursing (Required)

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 in the hospital setting.

STATUS: Full Time

LOCATION: Victor

DEPARTMENT: Orthopedics

SCHEDULE: Days/Evenings

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

Responsibilities

• Patient Care Perform a complete history and problem-focused examination; establishing a working diagnosis of non-operative and operative orthopedic conditions Interpret x-rays and other diagnostic studies. Orders appropriate laboratory and diagnostic procedures Develop 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

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.

City

Victor

Postal Code

14564

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.