Nurse Practitioner Orthopedics

Phoebe Putney Health System; Albany (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Phoebe Putney Health System in Albany, GA seeks an Orthopedic Nurse Practitioner to deliver musculoskeletal care alongside surgeons and clinicians in clinical and procedural settings.

The role emphasizes assessment, documentation, care planning, and leadership in nursing quality initiatives within an orthopedic team. NP-C and BLS are required; master’s degree in nursing is essential.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Nursing required.
• Nurse Practitioners Certification (NP-C) required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
• Department-specific certifications may be required.

Responsibilities

• Assesses patient data and develops diagnoses based on findings.
• Documents required information and ensures timely submission.
• Evaluates plans and outcomes, including patient and family involvement.
• Directs coordination of care across settings and promotes teamwork.
• Uses quality improvement concepts to enhance nursing practice.
• Performs other duties aligned with department policies and hospital values.

Education

Master's Degree in Nursing

Job description

Join our collaborative orthopedic team and help patients return to strength, mobility, and an active life!

As an Orthopedic Nurse Practitioner, you'll deliver high quality musculoskeletal care, working closely with orthopedic surgeons and other healthcare professionals to manage patients with acute and chronic orthopedic conditions in both clinical and procedural settings.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Nursing required

Work Experience

• 3 years experience in supervision and independent decision making in major nursing areas preferred

Licenses and Certifications

• Nurse Practitioners Certification (NP-C), Basic Life Support (BLS) required
• Department Specific Certifications may be required

Essential Functions

ASSESSMENT AND DIAGNOSIS

• Collects data in a systematic and ongoing process
• Issues are identified and diagnoses are developed based on assessment data.
• Prioritizes data collection based on the patient's condition and needs.
• Identifies expected outcomes and plan based on diagnoses or issues.

DOCUMENTATION

• Documents and submits required information and data in a timely fashion.
• Clearly and accurately documents designated processes, policies, products, service offerings, etc.
• Ensures that documentation is tailored to expected readers / users.
• Uses correct terminology.
• Conforms to required style and format.

OUTCOMES AND EVALUATIONS

• Develops expected outcomes that provide direction for continuity of care.
• Involves patient/family and other disciplines to determine expected outcomes.
• Modifies expected outcomes based on changes in the assessment of the patient.
• Includes the patient and others involved in the care in the evaluation process.
• Evaluates the plan in relation to patient responses and expected outcomes.
• Documents the results of the evaluation.

RN - LEADERSHIP

• Directs the coordination of care across setting and among caregivers.
• Engages in teamwork as a team player and a team builder.
• Serves in key roles at work through shared decision making.
• Defines a clear vision including goals and plans and measures progress.
• Promotes nursing through participation in professional organizations.

RN - QUALITY

• Uses the results of quality improvement activities in nursing practice.
• Uses creativity and innovation in nursing practice to improve care delivery.
• Incorporates evidence based knowledge to initiate change in nursing practice.
• Participates in quality improvement activities.

Additional Duties

• Adheres to the hospital and departmental attendance and punctuality guidelines.
• Performs all job responsibilities in alignment with the core values, mission and vision of the organization.
• Performs other duties as required and completes all job functions as per departmental policies and procedures.
• Maintains current knowledge in present areas of responsibility (i.e., self education, attends ongoing educational programs).
• Attends staff meetings and completes mandatory in-services and requirements and competency evaluations on time.
• Demonstrates competency at all levels in providing care to all patients based on age, sex, weight, and demonstrated needs.
• For non-clinical areas, has attended training and demonstrates usage of age- specific customer service skills.
• Wears protective clothing and equipment as appropriate.