APP Contracted - Pediatric Ortho Department

Hospital for Special Surgery • Brooklyn, NY

33d • $158,226 - $173,976 • Onsite

About The Position

How you move is why we’re here. ® Now more than ever. Get back to what you need and love to do. The possibilities are endless... Now more than ever, our guiding principles are helping us in our search for exceptional talent - candidates who align with our unique workplace culture and who want to maximize the abundant opportunities for growth and success. If this describes you then let’s talk! HSS is consistently among the top-ranked hospitals for orthopedics and rheumatology by U.S. News & World Report. As a recipient of the Magnet Award for Nursing Excellence, HSS was the first hospital in New York City to receive the distinguished designation. Whether you are early in your career or an expert in your field, you will find HSS an innovative, supportive and inclusive environment. Working with colleagues who love what they do and are deeply committed to our Mission, you too can be part of our transformation across the enterprise. JOB SUMMARY: The Pediatric or Family Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant is a Board-Certified advanced practitioner who is trained to provide care, coordination, and management of the pediatric orthopedic patient in the outpatient, peri-operative, and intra-operative settings. The NP/PA will work in collaboration with the orthopedic surgeon to evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients in the ambulatory setting and to provide support in the surgical setting. The NP/PA will practice both autonomously and in concert with other medical professionals to screen and optimize the care for patients who are seeking both surgical and non-surgical orthopedic care. The NP/PA will collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to manage conditions ranging in complexity. The NP/PA will provide intraoperative support as needed, including OR protocol adherence and managing patients in the peri-operative setting. The NP/PA will have prescriptive privileges for both medicinal and therapeutic age-related modalities. The NP/PA will also serve as a resource, mentor, and educator for the pediatric patient, their family and other healthcare members. The NP/PA may also be expected to participate in departmental development or research activities conducted in collaboration with other pediatric health care team members. JOB QUALIFICATIONS Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) NPs/PAs are committed to personalized, high-quality healthcare and are held to the same legal and ethical standards of care as physicians and surgeons.

Requirements

• Obtains/Maintains NP licenses in New York
• PNP Required, FNP may be considered with demonstrated pediatric experience
• Obtains/Maintains board certification as a NP in specialty area of practice
• BLS, PALS, ACLS via American Heart Association
• DEA certification
• RNFA certification, not required
• Obtains/Maintains PA license in New York
• Obtains/Maintains current NCCPA certification
• BLS, PALS, ACLS via American Heart Association
• DEA certification
• Utilizes evidence-based practice
• Committed to best practices; maintains clinical competency
• Promotes quality healthcare; seeks to improve and impact clinical outcomes
• Engaged in self –directed continued learning and professional development
• Leads and participates in both professional and lay healthcare forums, conducts research, and applies findings to clinical practice
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong customer service orientation.
• Critical thinking, in-depth experience, professional knowledge in area of specialty; updated on the latest new, trends, and treatments.
• Time management/organization: handles and effectively manages a daily caseload; experience with varied work schedule (flexibility); adaptable.
• Collaboration and teamwork: collaborates with clinical colleagues (MDs, PAs, NPs, RNs) for advisement when necessary; develops and coordinates appropriate plan of care.
• Interpersonal: confident, works well under pressure, responsible, caring, sympathetic and compassionate.
• Maintains proper patient records.
• Performs complete and accurate history and physical exams.
• Considers needs and behaviors of the pediatric patient age group and their caregivers.
• Orders and interprets laboratory and imaging studies appropriately and consults with MDs as necessary.
• Complies with policies and procedures concerning infection control and safety in order to maintain a safe and comfortable environment for patients, visitors and staff while complying with their Annual Health Assessment requirement.
• Initiates and maintains open, direct and effective written and verbal communication with colleagues/medical staff and all members of the department as applicable.
• Responds to emails and pages as soon as possible in a professional manner with compassion and understanding.
• Introduces and identifies oneself to patient prior to patient interaction.
• Verifies each patient encounter correctly by consistent use of the patient identifiers and utilizes interpreter / language services when appropriate and necessary.
• Adjusts to changing situations and triages work assignments.
• Demonstrates urgency and manages time to meet patient/department/hospital needs as applicable.
• Follows department policies and procedures and adheres to HIPPA protocols and procedures related to privacy and safety.
• Consistently maintains a satisfactory attendance record.
• Consistently arrives on time to work station.
• Adheres to PA Department Policies when calling out sick.
• Takes directives from PA Management in an appropriate manner.
• Takes responsibility in being aware and compliant with departmental communication/deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Provide care, coordination, and management of the pediatric orthopedic patient in the outpatient, peri-operative, and intra-operative settings.
• Work in collaboration with the orthopedic surgeon to evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients in the ambulatory setting and to provide support in the surgical setting.
• Practice both autonomously and in concert with other medical professionals to screen and optimize the care for patients who are seeking both surgical and non-surgical orthopedic care.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to manage conditions ranging in complexity.
• Provide intraoperative support as needed, including OR protocol adherence and managing patients in the peri-operative setting.
• Serve as a resource, mentor, and educator for the pediatric patient, their family and other healthcare members.
• Participate in departmental development or research activities conducted in collaboration with other pediatric health care team members.

What This Job Offers

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