Nurse Practitioner, Joint Reconstruction, Orthopaedic Surgery

SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University•Brooklyn, NY

About The Position

Are you looking to take your career to new heights with a leader in healthcare? SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is one of the nation's leading metropolitan medical centers. As the only academic medical center in Brooklyn, we serve a large population that is among the most diverse in the world. We are also highly-ranked by Castle Connolly Medical, a healthcare rating company for consumers, among the top 5 leading U.S. medical schools for training doctors. Bargaining Unit: UUP Job Summary: The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery & Rehabilitation Medicine at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is seeking a full-time TH Assistant Director of Nursing / Nurse Practitioner, Joint Reconstruction. The successful candidate will: Support the outpatient clinic operations for Joint Reconstruction Service physicians in reliable, timely, and efficient manner. Provide consultation to clinical staff regarding the nursing management of Joint Reconstruction Service patients. Work collaboratively with other members of the Department, other health care professionals and physicians to enhance the quality of patient care outcomes. Utilize evidence-based practice data to identify trends and improve outcomes. Collaborate with healthcare team to ensure efficient patient admission, transfer, and discharge. Participate in QAPI projects. Support the delivery of quality patient care by holding self and staff accountable to meeting or exceeding established standards. Act as a clinical resource for novice staff members as well as assisting experienced staff in problem solving skills for complex patient care situations. Attend weekly grand rounds and case presentations to build knowledge base. Assist residents on the service and in the Division of Orthopaedic Surgery with processing paperwork and patient logistics. Compost clear, succinct, thorough, and appropriate clinic notes, utilizing templates where possible to improve efficiency. Arrive on time to clinic and stay until all necessary and reasonable tasks have been completed. Follow and anticipate attending physician instructions, especially for common tasks. Continually seek to increase knowledge and understanding of the Orthopaedic joint reconstruction sub-specialty. Arrange consults when appropriate. Use macro templates in EHR systems. Create progress and discharge notes, where appropriate, for each patient seen. Use service recovery strategies within scope of responsibility to resolve immediate patient concerns. Participate in the development, implementation and evaluation of clinically based education programs. Participate in specialty associations for the enhancement of continuing education. Perform other tasks for the department and practice as needed. Demonstrate flexibility to adapt to new and evolving challenges. Recognize changes in clinical situations and act in a timely manner. Adhere to the hospital and medical group policies and procedures. Be a role model for other members of the team. while modeling the WE CARE values of the institution.

Requirements

New York State Registered Nurse & Nurse Practitioner Licensure.

Nice To Haves

2+ years of experience in a professional practice.

Responsibilities

Support the outpatient clinic operations for Joint Reconstruction Service physicians in reliable, timely, and efficient manner.
Provide consultation to clinical staff regarding the nursing management of Joint Reconstruction Service patients.
Work collaboratively with other members of the Department, other health care professionals and physicians to enhance the quality of patient care outcomes.
Utilize evidence-based practice data to identify trends and improve outcomes.
Collaborate with healthcare team to ensure efficient patient admission, transfer, and discharge.
Participate in QAPI projects.
Support the delivery of quality patient care by holding self and staff accountable to meeting or exceeding established standards.
Act as a clinical resource for novice staff members as well as assisting experienced staff in problem solving skills for complex patient care situations.
Attend weekly grand rounds and case presentations to build knowledge base.
Assist residents on the service and in the Division of Orthopaedic Surgery with processing paperwork and patient logistics.
Compost clear, succinct, thorough, and appropriate clinic notes, utilizing templates where possible to improve efficiency.
Arrive on time to clinic and stay until all necessary and reasonable tasks have been completed.
Follow and anticipate attending physician instructions, especially for common tasks.
Continually seek to increase knowledge and understanding of the Orthopaedic joint reconstruction sub-specialty.
Arrange consults when appropriate.
Use macro templates in EHR systems.
Create progress and discharge notes, where appropriate, for each patient seen.
Use service recovery strategies within scope of responsibility to resolve immediate patient concerns.
Participate in the development, implementation and evaluation of clinically based education programs.
Participate in specialty associations for the enhancement of continuing education.
Perform other tasks for the department and practice as needed.
Demonstrate flexibility to adapt to new and evolving challenges.
Recognize changes in clinical situations and act in a timely manner.
Adhere to the hospital and medical group policies and procedures.
Be a role model for other members of the team. while modeling the WE CARE values of the institution.