Advance Practice Provider (PD) Day Orthopedic APP's

at  RWJBarnabas Health

Req #: 0000186628
Category: Nurse Practitioner
Status: Per Diem
Shift: Day
Facility: Barnabas Health Medical Group
Department: Orthopedic APPs - Somerset

JOB SUMMARY:

The Orthopedic Advanced Practice Provider APP is an independent health care provider who coordinates care through collaboration with the Orthopedic Surgeon as well as Medicine The PA or APN provides care in accordance with the objectives policies and procedures of the practice and the New Jersey State Board of Medical Examiners Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner Advisory Committee
The main function of this role is to provide consistent high quality perioperative and postoperative care for all orthopedic patients,
The APP will be expected to function as an active member of the surgery patient care team Responsibilities include surgical first assisting perioperative and postoperative management hospital rounds on inpatients and emergency room consultations The APP will be expected to work to the full extent of their licensure with an emphasis on supervised autonomy

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• 3 years Orthopedic surgery experience
• Current APN or RNFA or PA certification
• Current NJ state license CDS and DEA
• Current BLS and ACLS required

SCHEDULING REQUIREMENTS:

• Per Diem
• Day Shift

• Perform history and physical examinations in preparation for surgical procedures,
• Order appropriate laboratory, radiologic and special diagnostic tests and interpret and report to surgical team
• The APP may be asked to see emergent consults in the ED and on the floor
• Assist with inpatient daily rounds as assigned This can include wound dressing changes, daily physical exams and addressing any concerns of the patients on the service
• Thoroughly explains procedures to patients prior to testing
• Perform appropriate interpretation of laboratory and diagnostic testing
• Responsible for discharging patients in collaboration with the attending
• Demonstrates strong organizational skills communicates effectively and demonstrates time management
• Reducing fractures and dislocations in the emergency department
• Performs duties independently and coordinates care with the bedside nurse attending physician and other consulting providers
• Compassionately interacts with patients across different areas of care
• First assist in the operating room
  Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.