Advance Practice Nurse, ACS-Orthopaedic

University Hospital, Newark NJ • Newark, NJ

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About The Position

The primary purpose of the Advanced Nurse Practice (APN) position is to be a skilled health care provider who has a written collaborative practice agreement with the Physicians in the Orthopaedic Clinic and is credentialed through the Medical Staff Office. The APN collaborates with the Practice Managers and Physicians regarding Standards of Care for the Orthopaedic Practice and mentors/supervises staff and students regarding management of orthopaedic patients through evidence based practice. Through the performance of comprehensive health assessments, differential diagnosis and the prescribing of pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatments, the APN addresses the behavioral aspects of illness and disease. APN practice promotes wellness through conducting research, providing education and impacting public policy and works autonomously as well as in orthopaedic teams as a resource and consultant. The APN is self-directed and purposeful in seeking the necessary knowledge and skills to develop and maintain competency.

Requirements

• Current Registered/Professional Nurse license and registration in the State of New Jersey.
• Completion of an educational program designed to prepare graduates to practice as an NP/APN with a master’s degree in nursing.
• Eligibility for certification by a national certifying body.
• Minimum of two (2) years of clinical nursing experience.
• Current BLS certification.
• Demonstration of publication in peer-reviewed journals with designation as a Principal Investigator in an area of specialization is highly desirable.
• Experience in orthopaedic practice preferred.
• Evidence of excellent interpersonal skills and effective communication skills.
• Solid computer skills essential.

Nice To Haves

• Participation in pertinent professional and/or specialty organizations.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Practice Managers and Physicians regarding Standards of Care for the Orthopaedic Practice.
• Mentor and supervise staff and students in the management of orthopaedic patients through evidence-based practice.
• Perform comprehensive health assessments and differential diagnosis.
• Prescribe pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatments addressing behavioral aspects of illness and disease.
• Promote wellness through conducting research and providing education.
• Impact public policy related to orthopaedic practice.
• Work autonomously and as part of orthopaedic teams as a resource and consultant.
• Exemplify patient-centered care principles in interactions with staff, patients, and hospital personnel.
• Convene frequently with the orthopaedic team to discuss expectations and patient management.
• Display professionalism in completing duties associated with the position.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees