Family Nurse Practitioner - (Ortho Clinic)

Sullivan County Community Hospital•Sullivan, IN

33d•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves providing comprehensive patient care within an orthopedic clinic setting. The Family Nurse Practitioner will work with adult and geriatric patients, manage treatment plans including medication, injections, and conservative therapies, and interpret diagnostic studies. The position requires collaboration with physicians and healthcare team members, while working independently under physician oversight. Key responsibilities include patient assessment, documentation, education, and participation in quality improvement activities.

Requirements

Master’s degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner’s Program
Demonstrates evidence of progressive nursing experience
Possesses basic computer skills
Performs minor office surgeries, applies casts and splints, and sutures lacerations
Possesses clinical assessment, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills
Registered Nurse licensed by the Indiana State Board of Nursing
National Certification as a Nurse Practitioner
CPR
ACLS

Nice To Haves

Ortho experience preferred but not required

Responsibilities

Obtains and documents patients’ medical history
Identifies health risk factors
Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors
Develop treatment plans that include: Medication management (opioid and non-opioid), Ordering appropriate injection treatments, Interpreting the effectiveness of injection therapies, Prescribing conservative therapies (physical therapy, chiropractic medicine, pool therapy), Ordering and interpreting imaging studies and labs
Encourages positive health behaviors for the maintenance of health and the prevention of disease through education and counseling
Apply standardized care guidelines in clinical practice
Provides patient and/or family with health education, counseling, and referrals to other healthcare professionals and community resources when appropriate
Treats patients and families with respect and dignity
Works with collaborating physicians and other physicians/members of the health team to plan optimal care for the patient
Works independently while a supervising physician maintains oversight
Works with the patient and family to formulate a patient treatment and education plan
Treats assigned patients, both new and follow-up
Provides follow-up care, determines effectiveness of the treatment plan, reassesses, and changes the plan as needed
Appropriately refers patients to outside specialties, i.e., orthopedics and neurosurgery
Completes documentation that meets all standards and policies
Documents all findings, interventions, and results
Always maintain patient confidentiality
Functions as a patient advocate
Demonstrates the ability to be flexible, organized, and to function under stressful situations
Participates in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement (CQI) activities
Stays current with medical advancements, new technology, and new drugs through continuing education classes, society meetings, professional journals, etc.
Follows the five medication rights and reduces the potential for medication errors
Attends all departmental, organizational and medical staff committee meetings as appropriate
Works collaboratively with physicians to develop and implement specific clinic policies and procedures
Willingly work with staff members as a team
Assures adequate patient records are maintained and transferred as requested
Knows and adheres to the rules and regulations governing the clinic
Accepts other duties as assigned.