Nurse Practitioner Outpatient Spine Center & Inpatient Pain Management (Full Time)

Beth Israel Lahey Health • Roxbury Crossing, MA

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About The Position

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you're making a difference in people's lives.We are seeking a highly skilled and knowledgeable Nurse Practitioner (NP) to join our team at New England Baptist Hospital, a leading orthopedic specialty teaching hospital. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in pain medicine and a passion for helping patients manage and relieve their spinal pain.This position is full-time, 40 hours per week.To provide direct patient care and clinical assessment of Orthopedic patients. Works in close cooperation with the Orthopedic Surgeons in the Department. Acts as liaison for nursing and ancillary health professionals.Job Description:ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES (including but not limited to):- Assists Orthopedic Surgeons in surgery:Responsible for knowledge of and adherence to all policies and procedures of the NEBH Operating Room.Participates in those surgeries assigned by the Orthopedic Service physicians, the chief PA and the Chief Resident. - Coordinates and provides clinical support for the NEBH Orthopedic Surgeons:Rounds on Orthopedic patients.Performs Histories and Physicals, as needed.Initiates appropriate laboratory tests, diagnostic studies, and writes prescriptions within parameters of license.Makes accurate identification of problems/diagnoses based on correct interpretation of findings.Communicates with primary physician the plan of care being initiated or discontinued.Assists patients in meeting health needs by identifying existing or potential problems, exploring available alternatives and providing support to the patient to make an informed decision regarding health care.Acts as a liaison between Medical Staff and patients, and between Medical Staff and other allied health professionals.Maintains current, accurate, medical record documentation including discharge summary page 1's.Participates in the Physician Assistant and orthopedic department Improvement initiatives, Education and Research Programs.Assists with the development/expansion of protocols, clinical pathways and physician orders.Works closely with Case Manager in identifying individual patient variances from established protocols throughout the course of care.- Assists with the implementation of an inpatient pain management program:Evaluates on a daily basis the effectiveness of the pain plan in meeting the patient's needs with the pain management team.- Responds to calls for orthopedic consultation from all areas, including nursing units, the Ambulatory Care, PACU and Bond Center.- Education/Research:Participates in the training and education of Physician Assistants and medical students.Attends grand rounds in Orthopedics weekly.Assists attending physicians with research and presentations as time allows.Attends daily morning lectures in orthopedics as time permits.Collaborates with interdisciplinary team for the development of educational materials for patients and allied health professionals.Assists in the development of continuing education conferences for health professionals. - Plans time away from work appropriately:Arrives and leaves at appropriate times based on OR schedule and patient load on floors.Uses unplanned earned time appropriately (Based on full time hours. Standards are pro-rated for part-time employees based on agreed hours).- Performs other related duties as required.- Participates in annual safety review.

Requirements

• Nurse Practitioner License, license and certified in the Commonwealth of MA
• Basic Life Support certification required preferred by AHA/RC
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support certification required preferred by AHA/RC
• Master's Degree required
• Graduate of an accredited PA program or masters prepared in an accredited Nurse Practitioner Program
• 1-3 years of experience
• Consistently promote a culture of Wellbeing, Empathy, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, and Equity as outlined in the organization's WE CARE values.

Responsibilities

• Assists Orthopedic Surgeons in surgery
• Coordinates and provides clinical support for the NEBH Orthopedic Surgeons
• Assists with the implementation of an inpatient pain management program
• Responds to calls for orthopedic consultation from all areas, including nursing units, the Ambulatory Care, PACU and Bond Center
• Education/Research
• Plans time away from work appropriately
• Performs other related duties as required.
• Participates in annual safety review.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees