Ortho Now Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Hospital for Special Surgery; New York (NY); On-site; USD 144,000 - 162,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospital in New York is seeking an Ortho Now Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant. Join a supportive environment committed to high-quality healthcare. Candidates will engage in evidence-based practices and maintain clinical competency while providing exceptional patient care.

Qualifications

• NP must obtain/maintain licenses in New York, New Jersey, or Connecticut.
• 2 years NP/PA experience in musculoskeletal/orthopedic practice required.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes evidence-based practice and promotes quality healthcare.
• Maintains clinical competency and engages in professional development.

Skills

Communication

Critical Thinking

Customer Service

Time Management

Collaboration

Education

Masters Nursing

Bachelors Physician Assistant Studies

Tools

Electronic Health Record

Job description

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HSS is consistently among the top-ranked hospitals for orthopedics and rheumatology by U.S. News & World Report. As a recipient of the Magnet Award for Nursing Excellence, HSS was the first hospital in New York City to receive the distinguished designation. Whether you are early in your career or an expert in your field, you will find HSS an innovative, supportive and inclusive environment.

Working with colleagues who love what they do and are deeply committed to our Mission, you too can be part of our transformation across the enterprise.

Emp Status

Regular Full time

Work Shift

Variable (United States of America)

Compensation Range

The base pay scale for this position is $144,638.95 - $161,626.45. In addition, this position will be eligible for additional benefits consistent with the role. The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be determined based on various factors, including but not limited to: scope of role, level of experience, education, accomplishments, internal equity, budget, and subject to Fair Market Value evaluation. The hiring range listed is a good faith determination of potential compensation at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.

What You Will Be Doing

Westchester/Stamford

Job Qualifications

Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) NPs/PAs are committed to personalized, high-quality healthcare and are held to the same legal and ethical standards of care as physicians and surgeons.

Nurse Practitioner:

• Obtains/Maintains NP licenses in New York, New Jersey, or Connecticut (if applicable)
• FNP Required
• Obtains/Maintains board certification as a NP in specialty area of practice
• Experience with injections, aspirations, and casting
• ACLS/BLS via American Heart Association
  
  

Physician Assistant:

• Obtains/Maintains PA license in New York, New Jersey, or Connecticut (if applicable)
• Obtains/Maintains current NCCPA certification
• Experience with injections, aspirations, and casting
• ACLS/BLS via American Heart Association
  
  

Both:

• Utilizes evidence-based practice
• Committed to best practices; maintains clinical competency
• Promotes quality healthcare; seeks to improve and impact clinical outcomes
• Engaged in self –directed continued learning and professional development
• Leads and participates in both professional and lay healthcare forums, conducts research, and applies findings to clinical practice
  
  

EDUCATION - Required

Degree/Diploma Obtained and Program of Study

NP

• Masters Nursing
  
  

PA

• Bachelors Physician Assistant Studies
• Masters Physician Assistant Studies
  
  

Educational Requirements

NP

• Demonstrates commitment to professional growth & development in medical and nursing practice. Bachelors degree and Masters degree in nursing; academic training as nurse practitioner.
  
  

PA

• Graduate of CAAHEP accredited Physician Assistant Training Program.
  
  

EDUCATION – Preferred

Degree/Diploma Obtained and Program of Study

NP

• Doctorate of Nursing
  
  

Educational Preferences

NP

• Doctorate in nursing practice (DNP) preferred.
  
  

CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE - Required

Title State

NP

• Nurse Practitioner (NP), License, New York, New Jersey, or Connecticut (if applicable)
• Nurse Practitioner, Board Certification, National
  
  

PA

• Physician Assistant License, New York, New Jersey, or Connecticut (if applicable)
  
  

Certification/Licensure Requirements

NP

• National board certification as a Nurse Practitioner (NP) from an agency accredited by the American Board of Nursing Specialties (ABNS) (e.g. ANCC, AANP).
  
  

PA

• Current NCCPA Certificate - 100 hours of continuing medical education must be logged every 2 years. Recertification Examination must be taken every 6-10 years and passed successfully. Current New York State registration. Infection Control Certificate must be current. Must have taken child abuse recognition course.
  
  

CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE - NP - Preferred

Title State

Other clinical certification, national

Certification/Licensure Requirements

Additional clinical certification in specialty area of practice

INTERNAL CANDIDATES

Internal candidates must receive a 3.0 or above on HSS performance evaluation.

EXPERIENCE - Required

Minimum Years of Experience Type of Experience

NP

2 Years NP musculoskeletal/orthopedic practice Advanced Nursing (NP)

PA

2 Years PA musculoskeletal/orthopedic practice Physician Assistant (PA)

EXPERIENCE - Preferred

Minimum Years of Experience Type of Experience

1-2 Years practicing in an outpatient or ambulatory setting

Sports medicine and/or emergency medicine experience

SKILLS – Required

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Strong customer service orientation.

Critical thinking, in-depth experience, professional knowledge in area of specialty; updated on the latest new, trends, and treatments.

Time management/organization: handles and effectively manages a daily caseload; experience with varied work schedule (flexibility); adaptable.

Collaboration and teamwork: collaborates with clinical colleagues (MDs, PAs, NPs, RNs) for advisement when necessary; develops and coordinates appropriate plan of care.

Interpersonal: confident, works well under pressure, responsible, caring, sympathetic and compassionate.

Maintains proper patient records.

Performs complete and accurate history and physical exams.

SKILLS – Preferred

Experience with electronic health record (EPIC) preferred

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS

Continuously stand/walk or lift/handle/carry material or equipment of moderate weight

Continuously stand/walk or lift/handle/carry material or equipment of moderate weight (20 to 50 lbs).

ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING CONDITIONS

Indoor area with frequent exposure

Located in an indoor area with frequent exposure to mild physical discomfort from dust, fumes, temperature, and noise. Examples: patient care providers and laboratory technicians.

HAZARDS

OSHA Category 1

Tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids, tissues, and other potentially infectious materials.

Office Accountabilities

Demonstrates Clinical Proficiency – Possesses a basic understanding of anatomy, physiology and disease process related to orthopedic injury.

Demonstrates Clinical Proficiency – Performs a directed comprehensive history and physical examination.

Demonstrates Clinical Proficiency – Develops a differential diagnosis, and treatment plan appropriate to the patient injury and clinical presentation.

Demonstrates Clinical Proficiency – Orders studies to ensure a comprehensive and appropriate workup for the involved patient’s injury or disease.

Demonstrates Clinical Proficiency – Uses sound judgment when acting independently or escalating more complex issues to the Attending physician.

Demonstrates Clinical Proficiency – Identifies, responds to and triages emergent issues, escalates appropriately and ensures follow-up.

Demonstrates Clinical Proficiency – Performs outpatient procedures including but not limited to intra-articular injections and aspirations consistent with their DOP at the direction of the Supervising MD.

General Clinician Accountabilities

Maintains Documentation & Manages Information – Prepares written or electronic documentation

Provides comprehensive documentation in H&P, progress notes, problem list and medication reconciliation.

Maintains Documentation & Manages Information – Prepares written documentation

Documents and accurately assesses patient events (ie, metabolic changes, neurovascular changes, abnormal lab values, skin lesions, pressure ulcer staging, etc).

Endeavors to Improve Organizational Performance – Participates in QA/PI

Participates in department QA/PI program and requested team membership while improving performance based on results obtained.

Endeavors To Improve Organizational Performance – Works Collaboratively With Others

Collaborates effectively with all surgical, medical and interdisciplinary team members.

Participates in Education – Coaches/orients/trains staff

Assist with training and orientation of new employees.

Participates in Education – Continuing educational programs

Completes E-learning modules on time.

Participates in Education – Maintains professional growth & development

Maintains competence and compliance with NP/PA Certification, CME requirements, BLS & ACLS certifications and attends NP/PA lectures, meetings, skills labs and hospital sponsored Conferences/Rounds when possible while demonstrating an interest in expanding and developing their knowledge base/skills as a NP/PA.

Promotes Environment of Care/Infection Control - Infection Control

Complies with policies and procedures concerning infection control and safety in order to maintain a safe and comfortable environment for patients, visitors and staff while complying with their Annual Health Assessment requirement.

Upholds HSS Professional/Clinical Standards – Communication with patients/family/staff

Initiates and maintains open, direct and effective written and verbal communication with colleagues/medical staff and all members of the department as applicable. Responds to emails and pages as soon as possible in a professional manner with compassion and understanding.

Upholds HSS Professional/Clinical Standards – Communication with patients/family/staff

Introduces and identifies oneself to patient prior to patient interaction. Verifies each patient encounter correctly by consistent use of the patient identifiers and utilizes interpreter / language services when appropriate and necessary.

Upholds Standards/Expectations of HSS Staff - Manages change

Adjusts to changing situations and triages work assignments. Demonstrates urgency and manages time to meet patient/department/hospital needs as applicable.

Upholds Standards/Expectations of HSS Staff - Privacy & confidentiality of information

Follows department policies and procedures and adheres to HIPPA protocols and procedures related to privacy and safety.

Upholds Standards/Expectations of HSS Staff - Attendance

Consistently maintains a satisfactory attendance record.

Upholds Standards/Expectations of HSS Staff – Attendance

Consistently arrives on time to work station.

Upholds Standards/Expectations of HSS Staff – Attendance

Adheres to PA Department Policies when calling out sick.

Upholds Standards/Expectations of HSS Staff – Promotes a professional Atmosphere

Takes directives from PA Management in an appropriate manner.

Upholds Standards/Expectations of HSS Staff – Promotes a professional Atmosphere

Takes responsibility in being aware and compliant with departmental communication/deadlines.

Organizational Accountabilities

Appearance: Wears Hospital ID badges visible at all times, above the waist with a hospital issued chain, pin or clip as part of the required attire while on duty; wears professional attire according to job description and hospital policy (e.g., clean, pressed lab coats, uniforms and scrubs); and maintains good personal hygiene.

Service Excellence to Patients, Visitors and Co-workers: Courteously uses HEART in all interactions. Listens and responds promptly to requests with compassion and respect and follows up in a timely manner. When using the phone, responds promptly with courtesy, respect and professionalism including giving appropriate hospital, department and self-identification in greeting. Provides exceptional elevator etiquette such as holding doors open, allowing patients and visitors to enter and exit first, assisting patients, etc. Gives people with functional disabilities the "right of way”. Sensitive to patients and visitors with linguistic or cultural needs.

Treatment of Co-Workers: Recognizes and acknowledges others' good work; respects

diverse opinions, cultural beliefs and religious practices; responds in a constructive and positive manner to issues and concerns raised by coworkers; offers assistance and support to new employees.

Engagement: Maintains a positive attitude each day and demonstrates a passion for

excellence in every aspect of work; provides feedback to help improve the work environment; takes ownership to resolve problems; does not blame or point fingers; refrains from gossip and negativity; does one's fair share and offers to help; supports group decisions; is open-minded and flexible; and demonstrates patience and control, especially in difficult or stressful situations.

Confidentiality and Privacy: Protects and safeguards patient information; does not discuss patient information in public areas or with anyone other than those who need to know in order to treat the patient (or for legitimate business operations of the hospital); does not access patient information for any reason other than to treat the patient (or for legitimate business operations of the hospital); ensures privacy with appropriate clothing and coverings, closed doors, drawn curtains, and identifying oneself before entering patient areas; safely stores patient's personal belongings; does not disclose institutional, salary, or personnel information; maintains computer passwords and access codes confidentially; promptly reports any concerns or issues regarding non-compliance and encourages others to do the same.

Non-Discrimination Policy

Hospital for Special Surgery is committed to providing high quality care and skilled, compassionate, reliable service to our community in a safe and healing environment. Consistent with this commitment, Hospital for Special Surgery provides care, admits, and treats patients and provides all services without regard to age, race, color, creed, ethnicity, religion, national origin, culture, language, physical or mental disability, socioeconomic status, veteran or military status, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law or by accreditation standards.

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