APP - Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant | Orthopedics & Sports Medicine

Sanford Health•Sioux Falls, SD

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland. The Orthopedic Surgery Nurse Practitioner provides advanced nursing care for patients with musculoskeletal conditions requiring surgical intervention. The NP works collaboratively with orthopedic surgeons, physical therapists, and other healthcare professionals to evaluate, treat, and manage patients pre- and post-operatively, ensuring optimal functional recovery. This role involves collaboration with orthopedic surgeons in a busy practice, caring for patients with musculoskeletal injuries and conditions, and managing independent clinic and walk-in coverage. The NP will help patients navigate their treatment plan, provide post-operative care, and support timely access to care.

Requirements

Master’s or Doctorate degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
Current licensure as a Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner in each state of practice.
Current Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) permit to prescribe controlled substances in each state of practice.
State Controlled Substance License (if required by State)
National board certification as an Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP-BC) or ACNPC-AG), Acute Care Adult (ACNP-BC).
Additional certifications require approval from a market executive leader: Family (FNP-BC) or (FNP–C), Adult-Gerontology Primary Care (AGPCNP-BC) or (A-GNP), Adult (ANP-C)
Obtains and subsequently maintains required specific competencies and certifications as outlined on privilege form.
Privileging documents and related credentialing requirements will supersede this job description in defining minimum qualifications, criteria, and scope of practice, if variation between documents exists.

Nice To Haves

If APRN was licensed prior to August 1, 1995, master's degree in nursing is preferred.
Experience in orthopedic surgery, trauma, or musculoskeletal care preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct thorough musculoskeletal and neurological assessments of patients with orthopedic surgical needs.
Order, review, and interpret diagnostic imaging such as X-rays, MRIs, CT scans, and labs.
Collaborate with orthopedic surgeons in surgical planning and patient management.
Provide preoperative preparation including patient education, risk assessment, and optimization.
Manage postoperative care including wound care, pain management, mobility plans, and complication monitoring.
Monitor patients in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
Coordinate multidisciplinary care with physical therapy, occupational therapy, and pain management teams.
Educate patients and families on diagnosis, treatment plans, rehabilitation, and injury prevention.
Document clinical findings, interventions, and progress accurately in electronic medical records.
Participate in clinical research, quality improvement, and patient safety initiatives.