APRN Spine - Ortho Now

University of Arkansas•Little Rock, AR

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Advanced Practice Nurse will assist with clinic, organizing visits and performing clinic procedures. Primarily assessing patients in a clinic setting, triaging for PT and interventional pain as well as preparing them to see a surgeon visit as needed. Potentially could assist in the operating room, answer pages and round on post-operative patients on a daily and PRN basis. The APP will be responsible for managing care of outpatients post-operatively, answering telephone inquiries and filling prescriptions. Urgent Care clinic coverage with opportunities for after hours care coverage. APP must have a high level of expertise to perform assessments/diagnosis/treatment of actual/potential problems of patients.

Requirements

Master’s Degree in nursing
Licensed Registered Nurse in Arkansas
APRN License
Current BLS certification or must successfully obtain certification within the first 30 days of employment.
Proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

Responsibilities

Assist with clinic, organizing visits and performing clinic procedures.
Assess patients in a clinic setting.
Triage patients for PT and interventional pain.
Prepare patients to see a surgeon.
Potentially assist in the operating room.
Answer pages and round on post-operative patients.
Manage care of outpatients post-operatively.
Answer telephone inquiries and fill prescriptions.
Provide Urgent Care clinic coverage with opportunities for after hours care coverage.
Perform assessments/diagnosis/treatment of actual/potential problems of patients.
Evaluate and manage patients with musculoskeletal, orthopedic, and sports-related conditions.
Obtain comprehensive medical histories and perform physical examinations.
Diagnose and develop individualized treatment plans for orthopedic conditions and injuries.
Order, review, and interpret diagnostic studies such as X-rays, MRI, CT scans, and laboratory tests.
Prescribe medications and other treatments within established scope of practice.
Perform or assist with office-based procedures, injections, wound care, and other orthopedic interventions as appropriate.
Manage preoperative and postoperative orthopedic patients, including monitoring recovery and addressing complications.
Provide follow-up care and evaluate patients' progress throughout treatment.
Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, medications, treatment options, rehabilitation, and preventive care.
Coordinate care with orthopedic surgeons, physicians, physical therapists, occupational therapists, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.
Make appropriate referrals and consultations when additional specialty care is needed.
Document assessments, treatment plans, procedures, and patient outcomes accurately in the electronic medical record.
Respond to patient questions and clinical concerns through office visits, telephone communication, and electronic messaging.
Participate in quality improvement, patient safety, and evidence-based practice initiatives.
Maintain compliance with organizational policies, professional standards, and applicable state and federal regulations.
Perform other duties as needed.