Nurse Practitioner - Pre-Operative Evaluation & Optimization

Peninsula Orthopaedic Associates; Seaford (DE); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Part time

Job summary

Peninsula Orthopaedic Associates is seeking a Nurse Practitioner for a part-time or full-time on-site role in Seaford and/or Millsboro, DE. The primary responsibilities include conducting pre-operative evaluations and optimizing patients for surgery while collaborating with the surgical team.

The ideal candidate will possess strong clinical assessment skills, excellent communication, and a current Nurse Practitioner license in Delaware. This position supports better patient surgical outcomes and requires attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Experience in emergency medicine, family medicine, or internal medicine is preferred.
• Previous experience in orthopaedics or surgical settings is a plus.
• Attention to detail and ability to prioritize tasks.

Responsibilities

• Conduct pre-operative evaluations and optimize patients for surgery.
• Provide patient education, perform physical assessments, and collaborate with the surgical team.
• Document within Epic EHR with a volume of data at your fingertips.

Skills

Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to collaborate and work effectively as part of a healthcare team

Education

Current Nurse Practitioner license and certification within Delaware

Job description

Your talent is needed within our team in Seaford and/or Millsboro, DE, to support better patient surgical outcomes!

Company Description

Peninsula Orthopaedic Associates (POA) has been providing exceptional orthopaedic care to the Delmarva Peninsula community for over 73 years. With a team of 17 physicians specializing in various sub-specialty orthopaedic areas, POA offers advanced orthopaedic treatment services.

Role Description

This is a part-time OR full-time on-site role for a Nurse Practitioner specializing in Pre-Operative Evaluation & Optimization. The Nurse Practitioner will conduct pre-operative evaluations, optimize patients for surgery, and coordinate with the surgical team. She/he will also provide patient education, perform physical assessments, and collaborate with other healthcare professionals. Anticipate 8 - 12 patients per day with in-depth patient evaluations to improve patient surgical outcomes. Document within Epic EHR with a volume of data at your finger tips.

Qualifications

• Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic skills
• Experience in emergency medicine, family medicine, or internal medicine
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to collaborate and work effectively as part of a healthcare team
• Attention to detail and ability to prioritize tasks
• Current Nurse Practitioner license and certification within Delaware
• Previous experience in orthopaedics or surgical settings is a plus