APP - Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner | Orthopedic Spine
About The Position
Sanford Health is seeking a confident, self-motivated nurse practitioner or physician assistant for orthopedic spine care. The role is suited to someone who values autonomy, takes ownership of patient care, practices at the top of their license, and is adaptable, collaborative, eager to learn, and committed to providing quality care with kindness and respect. The orthopedic surgery nurse practitioner provides advanced care for patients with musculoskeletal conditions requiring surgical intervention. Working with orthopedic surgeons, physical therapists, and other healthcare professionals, the clinician evaluates, treats, and manages patients before and after surgery to support optimal functional recovery. The position has typical clinic hours, some call coverage, and scheduled call coverage outside regularly scheduled hours.
Requirements
- Completion of a master's, postmaster's, or doctoral degree from an accredited nurse practitioner program accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education or the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission.
- Current licensure as a Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner in each state of practice.
- Current Drug Enforcement Administration permit to prescribe controlled substances in each state of practice.
- State Controlled Substance License, if required by the state.
- National board certification as an Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP-BC or ACNPC-AG) or Acute Care Adult (ACNP-BC).
- Additional certifications require approval from a market executive leader.
- Obtain and maintain required specific competencies and certifications as outlined on the privilege form.
- Meet applicable privileging and credentialing requirements, which supersede this job description if requirements vary.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in orthopedic surgery, trauma, or musculoskeletal care.
- For licensure prior to August 1, 1995, a master's degree in nursing is preferred.
- Additional certifications may include Family (FNP-BC or FNP-C), Adult-Gerontology Primary Care (AGPCNP-BC or A-GNP), or Adult (ANP-C), subject to market executive leader approval.
Responsibilities
- Analyze and interpret patient histories, symptoms, physical findings, and diagnostic information to develop appropriate diagnoses.
- Build rapport with patients and explain their conditions and courses of action effectively.
- Coordinate and manage care for patients, including those with complex needs.
- Communicate in writing and verbally, respond to questions and concerns, and produce specific outcomes and impact.
- Develop treatment plans based on scientific rationale, standards of care, and professional practice guidelines.
- Maintain complete and detailed records of patients' healthcare plans and prognoses.
- Recommend diagnostic or therapeutic interventions, considering safety, cost, invasiveness, simplicity, acceptability, adherence, and efficacy.
- Maintain departmental policies and procedures, including safety and infection control, and perform quality control to support patient safety.
- Promote a safe environment for patients, families, staff, residents, and visitors, collaborating with the multidisciplinary healthcare team to achieve the best outcomes.
- Provide on-call coverage outside regularly scheduled hours.
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Job Type
Full-time
