Orthopedic Nurse Practitioner — Inpatient & Post-Op Focus

Rothman Orthopaedic Specialty Hospital; Bensalem Township (Bucks County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Rothman Orthopaedic Specialty Hospital, a dedicated orthopedic surgical center in Bensalem, PA, seeks a licensed Nurse Practitioner to provide clinical care under attending physicians. The role emphasizes orthopedic procedures, patient education, and collaboration with care teams.

The ideal candidate holds PA licensure, has 3+ years NP experience with orthopedic emphasis, and both BLS and ACLS certification. Inpatient duties include rounds, post-op care, and policy development.

Qualifications

• Licensed as a Nurse Practitioner in the state of PA.
• AANP certified.
• NAON certified.
• Minimum of 3+ years NP experience.
• Minimum of 5 years Orthopaedic Experience is a must.
• BLS and ACLS required.

Responsibilities

• Instructs patient and family regarding treatment instructions and medications throughout the Inpatient stay and upon discharge.
• Discuss patient care and necessary home equipment with Inpatient RN and/or Case Manager.
• Review charts preoperatively, discusses any findings with anesthesia.
• Assists physician with research projects as needed.
• Participate in patient care needs including dressing changes, suture/staple removal and application.
• Rounds daily on all inpatients.
• Assist physician during hospital rounds with post-op patients.
• Document all patient interactions following policy and procedures
• Write pre-op and post-op order.
• Assist in the development of policies and procedures in relation to surgical admissions and the orthopedic floor processes.

Skills

Licensed NP in PA

AANP certified

NAON certified

3+ years NP experience

5 years Orthopaedic experience

BLS certified

ACLS certified

Job description

Rothman Orthopaedic Specialty Hospital, a dedicated orthopedic surgical center in Bensalem, PA, seeks a licensed Nurse Practitioner to provide clinical care under attending physicians. The role emphasizes orthopedic procedures, patient education, and collaboration with care teams.

The ideal candidate holds PA licensure, has 3+ years NP experience with orthopedic emphasis, and both BLS and ACLS certification. Inpatient duties include rounds, post-op care, and policy development.