Nurse Practitioner- Orthopedics (Batavia)

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

Job summary

Rochester Regional Health's Orthopedics Department in Batavia is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to join a collaborative team. The NP will work in clinic, surgical first assist, inpatient, and perioperative settings, partnering with surgeons and a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality musculoskeletal care.

New graduates are encouraged to apply. This is a full-time role at the Batavia Medical Campus with schedule including days and occasional weekends, offering opportunities to build a

Qualifications

• Complete history and problem-focused examination for orthopedic conditions.
• Interpret X-rays and other diagnostic studies; order labs.
• Provide high-quality, patient-centered orthopedic care in a multidisciplinary team.
• First assist orthopedic surgical cases and perioperative management.
• Thorough documentation of patient encounters in the medical record.

Responsibilities

• Patient Care: perform histories and exams; establish working diagnoses; interpret imaging; develop treatment plans; provide perioperative care.
• First assist in orthopedic surgical cases to improve efficiency and continuity of care.
• Coordinate patient care with families and health care team; educate patients on diagnosis and follow-up.
• Prescribe medications, write orders, respond to acute changes; ensure proper documentation.
• Contribute to quality and education activities within the department.

Education

MS: Nursing

Job description

SUMMARY

The Department of Orthopedics at Rochester Regional Health is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to join our growing, collaborative orthopedic team at our Batavia Medical Campus. As an integral member of the practice, you will partner closely with experienced orthopedic surgeons and a multidisciplinary care team to deliver high-quality, patient-centered musculoskeletal care. This is an excellent opportunity to build a broad orthopedic skill set through a combination of clinic, surgical first assist, inpatient care, and perioperative management. New graduates are encouraged to apply.

STATUS

Full Time

LOCATION

Batavia Medical Campus

DEPARTMENT

Orthopedics

SCHEDULE

Days, occasional weekends

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
• New Grads welcome!

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. Order appropriate laboratory and diagnostic procedures. Develop treatment plans to provide optimal patient medical management; order consultations and interact 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 Coordinate and communicate all aspects of patient care to patient, family, and health care team. Educate and encourage patients to become active participants in their own healthcare‑related behavior and provide 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 document 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 contribute to quality reporting metrics and participate in Grand Rounds, APP Council Meetings, unit meetings, and M&M presentations. Demonstrate 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)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

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.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

• NP – Nurse Practitioner Certification – New York State Education Department (NYSED)
• RN – Registered Nurse – New York State Education Department (NYSED)

PAY RANGE

$100,000.00 – $150,000.00