APP) Orthopedics Inpatient

University of Virginia

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Orthopedic Surgery is seeking a highly motivated Advanced Practice Provider to join our Inpatient Orthopedic Team. This high-volume acute care setting requires an individual with exceptional interpersonal communication skills and a strong team-oriented mindset, dedicated to delivering outstanding orthopedic care to patients with a broad spectrum of musculoskeletal conditions and injuries. This is a full-time position (40 hours/week) with no OR assisting.

Requirements

Education: Master’s Degree as an Advance Practice Provider - Nurse Practitioner or as an Advance Practice Provider - Physician Assistant
Experience: One to two years minimum experience as an Advanced Practice Provider Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant preferred.
Licensure: License or license eligible as an Advance Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) as set forth by the state of Virginia. If Nurse Practitioner, license to Practice as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia is required. Must demonstrate and maintain all credentialing and licensing requirements of the UVA Medical Center, the Virginia Board of Medicine or the Virginia Board of Nursing, and the appropriate certifying bodies. Must be enrolled with all payers through Delegated Credentialing and can participate in Medicaid and Medicare for billing. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) required. Current PALS/NRP, as required specific to position. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) as required.
Job requires standing for prolonged periods, frequently traveling/bending/stooping. Proficient communicative, auditory and visual skills; Attention to detail and ability to write legibly; Ability to lift/push/pull 20 - 50lbs. May be exposed to chemicals, blood/body fluids and infectious disease.

Nice To Haves

Experience: Preference will be given to a candidate with previous acute care or orthopedic experience.
Licensure/Certifications: NCCPA or AG-ACNP certified, VA state licensure, DEA

Responsibilities

Provides team support by timely follow-up on diagnostic test results and responses to emails, EPIC messages, pages, and text communications.
Engages in collaborative practice with colleagues and trainees, serves as a preceptor for students, and contributes to the education of staff and other health professionals using evidence-based practices and protocols.
Maintains professional licensures, certifications, and credentials.
Provides post-injury and post-operative care to adult orthopedic patients.
Responsibilities include throughput of patients from admission to discharge; giving and receiving overnight and weekend sign-outs and communication with interns, residents, and attending surgeons; ordering and interpreting diagnostic imaging and laboratory tests; ordering and reconciling medications; coordination of and collaboration with ancillary services such as PT/OT, case management, social services, hospitalist and consulting services; performing dressing changes and wound care; drain management; and coordination patient of disposition and follow-up care.
Educates and empowers patients and caregivers.
This APP will represent the Department Orthopedic Surgery and UVA Health System to uphold our ASPIRE values – Accountability, Stewardship, Professionalism, Integrity, Respect & Equity.
The APP will serve as a resource for their teammates and staff, with option to participate in additional leadership and process improvement initiatives in the Department and broader organization.