Nurse Practitioner - Orthopedic works in collaboration with physicians to manage care for patients in an orthopedic setting. Orders, interprets, and records results of clinical tests and reports results to physicians. Being a Nurse Practitioner - Orthopedic prescribes medications and makes recommendations for other therapeutic forms of treatment. Requires a master's degree. Additionally, Nurse Practitioner - Orthopedic requires Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP). Requires Registered Nurse (RN). Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. Nurse Practitioner - Orthopedic's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
JOB SUMMARY:
Under the immediate direction of the unit Nurse Manager and working leadership of a Lead Charge RN, or other designated clinical management as assigned, schedules outpatient preadmission testing visits as requested by the physician office and performs preadmission testing services for surgical patients. Prepares charts with history and physicals, orders, test results, completes in-person and phone assessments prior to procedure to enter necessary data into the EHR, and completes and applicable patient teaching. Works in partnership with physician’s office to ensure patient is informed and optimally prepared for procedure.
MINIMAL ACCEPTABLE JOB QUALIFICATIONS
Registration/Certification/Licensure:
Current Indiana state licensure as an Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN); CPR (Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation) within 3 months of hire in position.
Experience:
No specific experience required.
Education:
Completion of a licensed practical nursing program from an accredited school of nursing or Associates Degree in Nursing
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