Advance Practice Nurse, ACS-Orthopaedic
About The Position
The Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) is a skilled health care provider with a written collaborative practice agreement with physicians in the Orthopaedic Clinic and credentials through the Medical Staff Office. The APN collaborates with Practice Managers and physicians on standards of care for the Orthopaedic Practice and mentors and supervises staff and students in evidence-based management of orthopaedic patients. The APN performs comprehensive health assessments, makes differential diagnoses, and prescribes pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatments, including addressing behavioral aspects of illness and disease. The role promotes wellness through research, education, and contributions to public policy. The APN works autonomously and as a resource and consultant within orthopaedic teams, and is self-directed in developing and maintaining professional competency. The position exemplifies patient-centered care in interactions with staff, patients, and hospital personnel. The APN frequently meets with the orthopaedic team to discuss expectations, patient management, and service-related functions and needs, and demonstrates professionalism by allowing appropriate time to complete assigned duties.
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.
- At least two years of clinical nursing experience.
- Current BLS certification.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, effective communication skills, and creative problem-solving ability.
- Solid computer skills.
Nice To Haves
- Publication in peer-reviewed journals with designation as a Principal Investigator in an area of specialization.
- Experience in orthopaedic practice.
- Participation in pertinent professional and/or specialty organizations.
Responsibilities
- Provide skilled health care under a written collaborative practice agreement with Orthopaedic Clinic physicians and maintain credentialing through the Medical Staff Office.
- Collaborate with Practice Managers and physicians regarding standards of care for the Orthopaedic Practice.
- Mentor and supervise staff and students in evidence-based management of orthopaedic patients.
- Perform comprehensive health assessments and differential diagnoses, and prescribe pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatments.
- Address behavioral aspects of illness and disease.
- Promote wellness through research, education, and contributions to public policy.
- Work autonomously and serve as a resource and consultant within orthopaedic teams.
- Develop and maintain competency by seeking necessary knowledge and skills.
- Exemplify patient-centered care in interactions with staff, patients, and hospital personnel.
- Meet frequently with the orthopaedic team to discuss expectations, patient management, and service-related functions and needs.
- Allow appropriate time to complete duties associated with the position.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
