Orthopedic Surgery Nurse Practitioner

JOB OVERVIEW

* Profession: Nurse Practitioner
* Specialty: NP - Orthopedic Surgery
* Job Type: Locum Tenens
* Location: Mason City, IA
* Service Setting: Inpatient/Outpatient
* Coverage Type: Clinical + Call
* Coverage Period: ASAP – Ongoing
* Shift Schedule: Mon – Fri, 8a – 5p
* Reason for Coverage: Supplemental Coverage

PATIENT INFORMATION

* Average Daily Volume: 160 patients/day (hospital census)
* Rounding: Included
* Phone Consults: No
* Case Mix: Orthopedic, Trauma, Sports Medicine

FACILITY INFORMATION

* EMR System: GE Centricity (Clinic), EPIC (Hospital)
* Support Staff Available: RNs, Cast Techs, Receptionists, Surgery Schedulers

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE

* Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
* Credentialing Timeline: 60-90 days

REQUIRED PROCEDURES

* Total hip, knee, and shoulder replacement.
* Hand, wrist, knee, shoulder, hip, ankle, and foot surgical procedures.
* Trauma injuries, fracture care, sports medicine, and other disorders.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

* Board: Board Certified or Board Eligible
* Licenses: Active IA License or Universal License (IMLC)
* Certifications: Board Certified, Board Eligible
* Experience: New graduates accepted

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

* Round on post-operative patients
* Provide inpatient and ED consults
* Assist in surgical procedures (OR)
* Provide trauma and orthopedic call coverage
* Manage clinical care in outpatient clinic