Surgical Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant- Orthopedic Spine Program

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation•Port Washington, OK

About The Position

The Surgical Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant supports the Orthopedic Spine Program and provides care in outpatient clinic and inpatient hospital settings. The role evaluates, diagnoses, treats, and manages acute, critical, and chronic illnesses; develops and adjusts care plans; performs minor surgeries and routine procedures; and coordinates services including pre-operative planning, discharge planning, referrals, and medical devices. The clinician works with physicians and nursing staff and provides patient counseling and education across age groups. The position is full time, 40 hours per week, with a Monday–Friday schedule between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m.; daily start and end times may vary. The role participates in a weekend call rotation with the other spine APPs. Pay range is $54.90–$82.35. The position is based in the Grafton MOB Surgery: Orthopedics department. The employer offers a comprehensive total rewards package, with eligibility for specific programs potentially dependent on employment status or FTE.

Requirements

Physician Assistant license issued by the state in which the caregiver practices, if practicing as a PA.
PA-C certification issued by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA), if practicing as a PA.
Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the caregiver practices, and Nurse Practitioner certification from ANCC or AANP, if practicing as an NP.
DEA registration.
Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association; may be obtained within six months at department discretion.
Bachelor’s degree in Physician Assistant or master’s degree in Nursing, as applicable to the clinician’s pathway.
High clinical proficiency and excellent decision-making skills.
Ability to work independently and effectively as part of a health care team.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Ability to collaborate effectively and establish relationships with others.
Organizational skills and ability to prioritize effectively.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, and twist continuously throughout the workday; functional speech, vision, touch, and hearing.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds from floor to waist and up to 20 pounds overhead, carry up to 40 pounds a reasonable distance, push or pull with 30 pounds of force, and perform a sliding transfer of 150 pounds with a second person present.
Ability to work with potential exposure to mechanical, electrical, chemical, and radiation hazards, as well as blood and body fluids, and to use protective clothing and equipment as necessary.
Ability to operate all equipment necessary to perform the job.

Nice To Haves

Experience as an APP in orthopedics or relevant clinical rotations.

Responsibilities

Evaluate, diagnose, treat, and manage acute, critical, and chronic patient illnesses and diseases in outpatient clinic and inpatient hospital settings.
Obtain medical histories, conduct physical examinations, and assess and determine differential diagnoses.
Prescribe medication, therapy, and treatments; recommend and regulate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic therapies across care settings, including warranted controlled medications.
Interpret and evaluate patient data to determine patient management and treatment.
Perform minor surgeries and routine procedures.
Consult with physicians as appropriate.
Order, perform, and interpret diagnostic studies within the clinician’s trained specialty and physician-determined competency.
Adjust patient care plans by reviewing and monitoring treatments and therapy plans.
Counsel, instruct, and educate patients about physical and mental health, including diet, preventive measures, health behaviors, self-care, disease, treatment options, and growth and development.
Coordinate care and manage ancillary services, pre-operative plans, discharge planning, provider referrals, and medical devices.
Prepare, dictate, and sign patient care plans and summaries; maintain records according to established standards and guidelines.
Provide clinical direction to nursing staff and follow through to ensure patients receive recommended care.
Provide care appropriate to patients’ ages and developmental needs.

Benefits

Paid time off programs
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Short- and long-term disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Adoption assistance
Paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match
Financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program
Career development programs
Well-being programs
Potential premium pay, including shift and on-call pay, based on the teammate’s job
Incentive pay for select positions
Potential annual performance-based increases