Advanced Practice Professional- Joint Reconstruction

Fayette Physician Network • Uniontown, PA

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About The Position

The Advanced Practice Professional (APP) in Joint Reconstruction is responsible for the comprehensive management of orthopedic patients, coordinating care among medical and surgical teams, and participating in the education of residents and medical/nursing students. This role involves performing diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, managing discharge planning, and ensuring high-quality patient care in both inpatient and outpatient settings.

Requirements

• Graduate of a CCNE accredited nursing program with Master's Degree in Nursing or Bachelor's/Master's Degree as Physician Assistant.
• National Certification by one of the recognized APRN Certification Centers or Certification by the National Commission for Certification of Physician Assistants.
• Licensure, or eligibility for licensure, as a professional Registered Nurse and Advanced Practice Registered Nurse in West Virginia or by the WV Board of Medicine.
• CNOR Certification and BLS Certification required with additional Advanced Life Support training at the discretion of the department.
• Acute care, surgical or orthopedic experience preferred; eligible new graduates will be considered.

Nice To Haves

• Master's level degree as Physician Assistant preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manages comprehensive and individualized care for orthopedic patients and their families in the inpatient phase of hospitalization and immediate post discharge in the ambulatory setting.
• Completes daily rounds; consults and/or pre-procedure evaluations.
• Completes integrated assessments.
• Orders additional tests or consults as deemed appropriate in collaboration with orthopedic faculty or by following established clinical guidelines and protocols.
• Performs and communicates results of diagnostic tests following established clinical guidelines and scope of practice.
• Consults and communicates with clinic and hospital staff regarding abnormal findings in the evaluations of patients.
• Performs succinct comprehensive clinical evaluations and documents findings in medical record.
• Facilitates patient discharge by coordinating appropriate services and tests prior to discharge necessary for outpatient follow-up appointments.
• Develops a comprehensive individualized plan of care for orthopedic patients, including teaching, discharge planning, and necessary referrals.
• Demonstrates expertise in caring for patients across the age continuum of their educational experience and certification.
• Identifies unstable or complex orthopedic patient care situations and facilitates appropriate intervention in the clinic and/or hospital setting.
• Recognizes emergency situations and initiates effective emergency care.
• Evaluates orthopedic patients and serves as a coordinator for follow-up procedures and tests in the ambulatory setting.
• Assists in the collection of outcome measures.
• Demonstrates critical thinking and diagnostic reasoning skills in clinical decision making.
• Demonstrates the ability to utilize equipment in a safe manner.
• Bases decisions made/actions taken on relevant scientific principles, established standards of care, and/or research findings.
• Utilizes teaching/learning theory and appropriate teaching strategies in the provision of education to nursing staff, hospital staff, students, patients, families, and the community.
• Promotes an environment that facilitates learning by responding to patient/family preferences, priorities, and readiness to learn.
• Updates own knowledge base throughout the year.
• Completes all identified clinical competencies.
• Serves as a resource person for staff caring for the orthopedic patient.
• Provides educational programs to professional and paraprofessional personnel in area of expertise.
• Participates in community programs, distribution of literature, as appropriate in area of expertise.
• Documents the plan of care, interventions, and evaluations in a clear and concise manner for every patient visit in the patient's medical record.
• Collaborates with other leaders and staff to effectively achieve patient outcome-based improvements in care.
• Provides leadership in the development and implementation of changes in the orthopedic practice that positively impact patient outcomes.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• Paid holidays
• Professional development opportunities
• Flexible scheduling options

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree