Orthopedic Advanced Practice Professional – Total Joint

UHA University Health Associates; Evansdale (WV); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

University Health Associates seeks an Advanced Practice Professional in Orthopedics to coordinate comprehensive care for total joint replacement patients, participate in perioperative services, and lead discharge planning.

The APP may be a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant; WV licensure is required, CNOR/BLS/ACLS preferred, and responsibilities include teaching residents and collaborating with the orthopedic team. This role supports hospital-wide quality and patient outcomes initiatives.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a CCNE-accredited nursing program with Master’s Degree in Nursing.
• National APRN Certification.
• Licensure or eligibility for licensure as RN/APRN in West Virginia.
• CNOR Certification.
• BLS Certification with Advanced Life Support training.

Responsibilities

• Manages comprehensive and individualized orthopedic patient care in inpatient and post-discharge settings.
• Performs and communicates results of diagnostic tests per guidelines.
• Coordinates discharge planning and follow-up with care team.
• Educates residents and medical/nursing students as directed by the department.
• Reviews care plans with orthopedic faculty and directs patient management.

Skills

Nurse Practitioner

Orthopedics experience

BLS/ACLS certified

Education

CCNE-accredited nursing program with Master’s in Nursing

National APRN Certification

Licensure or eligibility for RN/APRN in West Virginia

CNOR Certification

BLS Certification

Job description

University Health Associates seeks an Advanced Practice Professional in Orthopedics to coordinate comprehensive care for total joint replacement patients, participate in perioperative services, and lead discharge planning.

The APP may be a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant; WV licensure is required, CNOR/BLS/ACLS preferred, and responsibilities include teaching residents and collaborating with the orthopedic team. This role supports hospital-wide quality and patient outcomes initiatives.