Orthopaedic Emergency APP: Acute Care Specialist

Vanderbilt Health; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Discover Vanderbilt Health in Nashville seeks an Advanced Practice Provider within the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery to join the inpatient acute care team. The APP collaborates with physicians and care providers to deliver high-quality, evidence-based orthopaedic care to hospitalized patients.

The role requires licensure to care for all ages, a strong clinical foundation, and the ability to work closely with a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• APP licensure to see patients of all ages.
• Advanced Practice focus in orthopaedic nursing is preferred.
• Strong foundation in evidence-based practice.

Responsibilities

• Obtains and documents health history and performs physical examinations.
• Orders, performs, and interprets diagnostic procedures and data.
• Prescribes therapeutic interventions and manages patient care.
• Facilitates transitions between care settings and coordinates referrals.

Skills

Clinical skills

Communication

Professionalism

Education

Master's degree

Job description

Discover Vanderbilt Health in Nashville seeks an Advanced Practice Provider within the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery to join the inpatient acute care team. The APP collaborates with physicians and care providers to deliver high-quality, evidence-based orthopaedic care to hospitalized patients.

The role requires licensure to care for all ages, a strong clinical foundation, and the ability to work closely with a multidisciplinary team.