Part-Time Orthopedic NP – Inpatient Rounding & Pre-Op

Neortho; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 82,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Short-Term Disability (STD)

Life insurance

Long-Term Disability (LTD)

Accident Insurance

Hospital Indemnity Insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Continuing education opportunities

Free on-site parking

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

New England Orthopedic Surgeons (NEOS) in Massachusetts seeks a compassionate Nurse Practitioner to join our orthopedic team in a part-time role focused on inpatient orthopedic care and pre-operative evaluations. The 24-hour-per-week position involves rounding on NEOS patients at Baystate Medical Center, coordinating with the orthopedic team and other professionals to ensure safe recovery and timely discharge.

The NP will perform pre-operative H&P exams in the outpatient clinic.

Qualifications

• Master's or DNP from an accredited NP program.
• National board certification as NP.
• DEA registration and MA Controlled Substance Registration.
• BLS certification required; ACLS preferred.
• Experience in orthopedics/surgery/acute care preferred.
• Excellent clinical assessment, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating within a multidisciplinary orthopedic team.

Responsibilities

• Round daily on hospitalized NEOS orthopedic patients at Baystate Medical Center.
• Perform comprehensive patient assessments and monitor post-operative recovery.
• Collaborate with orthopedic surgeons to develop and implement treatment plans.
• Coordinate patient care with nursing staff, physical and occupational therapists, case management, and other healthcare professionals.
• Assist with discharge planning to ensure safe and timely transitions of care.
• Respond to inpatient clinical questions and concerns.
• Carry the hospital pager during assigned coverage and serve as the primary NP for inpatient orthopedic services.
• Perform pre-operative history and physical examinations for surgical patients.
• Review medical histories, medications, allergies, and diagnostic testing for surgical readiness.
• Order and review pre-operative labs and diagnostic studies as indicated.
• Educate patients regarding surgery preparation and post-operative expectations.
• Document patient encounters in the EMR.

Skills

Orthopedics experience

Clinical assessment

Communication

Independent work

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Nurse Practitioner

Education

Master's or DNP

Job description

New England Orthopedic Surgeons (NEOS) in Massachusetts seeks a compassionate Nurse Practitioner to join our orthopedic team in a part-time role focused on inpatient orthopedic care and pre-operative evaluations. The 24-hour-per-week position involves rounding on NEOS patients at Baystate Medical Center, coordinating with the orthopedic team and other professionals to ensure safe recovery and timely discharge.

The NP will perform pre-operative H&P exams in the outpatient clinic.