Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant - Dr. Beth Shubin Stein

Hospital for Special Surgery•New York, NY

About The Position

Hospital for Special Surgery is seeking an experienced and energetic full-time Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to provide clinical care for surgical patients under the direction of a supervising physician. The role supports a professional atmosphere through courteous communication, cooperation, and respect for patients, visitors, and healthcare team members. It also emphasizes excellent service to patients and families and liaison work with physicians and hospital departments. The position includes outpatient evaluation, treatment, and follow-up of surgical patients, as well as patient and family education before and after surgery and at discharge. The clinician reviews and interprets imaging and laboratory results, communicates results and follow-up guidance, documents patient progress, and completes medical records, orders, and relevant patient paperwork. The role may also involve assisting a surgeon in the operating room. The clinician is expected to work independently on assigned tasks with minimal supervision and contribute to teamwork and safe, effective patient care.

Requirements

Nurse Practitioner licensure; NP candidates must have current New York State licensure.
For Nurse Practitioner candidates, graduation from an accredited NP program.
BLS and ACLS certification.
Nurse Practitioner candidates must have ANCC certification.
Physician Assistant candidates must have NCCPA board certification.
Current Infection Control Certification.
Completion of a child abuse recognition course.
Excellent communication skills and ability to work as a team player.
Strong clinical skills.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in orthopedics is highly desired but not required.

Responsibilities

Provide clinical consultation, assessment, and management to patients.
Conduct outpatient evaluation, treatment, and follow-up of surgical patients as directed by the supervising physician.
Provide preoperative, postoperative, and discharge education to patients and family members, including applicable safety topics such as medication, postoperative precautions, and equipment use.
Review and interpret patient imaging and laboratory results; communicate results to patients and provide follow-up treatment and education.
Educate patients and families about medical conditions and hospital courses through effective and appropriate communication.
Document patient progress toward desired outcomes.
Use the computerized order communication system to transcribe medical orders, retrieve test results, and document results.
Maintain clear and legible histories and physicals and other written reports.
Work independently on assigned tasks with minimal supervision.
Complete relevant patient paperwork, such as medication prior authorizations and plans of care.
Potentially assist the surgeon in the operating room.
Promote cooperation through teamwork.
Perform other duties as needed for effective and safe patient care.
Promote courteous communication, cooperation, and respect for patients, visitors, and healthcare team members.
Uphold customer service practices for patients and families and act as a liaison to the physician and hospital departments.