Surgical Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant- Orthopedic Spine Program

Advocate Health • Grafton, ND

5d • $55 - $82

About The Position

The Surgical Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant supports the Orthopedic Spine Program in outpatient clinic and inpatient hospital settings. The role evaluates, diagnoses, treats, and manages patients with acute, critical, and chronic illnesses and diseases. It obtains medical histories, performs physical examinations, determines differential diagnoses, prescribes medications and therapies, interprets patient data and diagnostic studies, performs minor surgeries and routine procedures, and consults with physicians as appropriate.

The clinician monitors and adjusts patient care plans, educates patients about health and treatment, coordinates ancillary services and pre-operative and discharge plans, and prescribes or regulates pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic therapies across care settings. The role documents patient care, maintains records, and provides clinical direction to nursing staff. Care must be appropriate to the ages and developmental needs of the patients served.

This is a full-time position of 40 hours per week, generally Monday through Friday, with hours scheduled between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. Start and end times may vary. The position participates in a weekend call rotation with the other spine advanced practice providers. The listed pay range is $54.90–$82.35. The role requires state licensure and the applicable certification for either the physician assistant or nurse practitioner pathway, along with DEA registration and BLS certification. A BLS certification may be obtained within six months at department discretion.

Requirements

• Physician Assistant pathway: state-issued Physician Assistant license and PA-C certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
• Nurse Practitioner pathway: state-issued Registered Nurse license and Nurse Practitioner certification from either ANCC or AANP.
• Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registration.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification from the American Heart Association; may be obtained within six months at department discretion.
• Bachelor’s degree in Physician Assistant for the Physician Assistant pathway.
• Master’s degree in Nursing for the Nurse Practitioner pathway.
• High level of clinical proficiency and excellent decision-making skills.
• Ability to work independently and effectively as part of a healthcare team.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to collaborate and build relationships.
• Strong 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 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 around mechanical, electrical, chemical, and radiation hazards and blood and body fluids, using protective equipment as necessary.

Nice To Haves

• Experience as an APP in orthopedics or orthopedic clinical rotations is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, diagnose, treat, and manage acute, critical, and chronic illnesses and diseases in outpatient and inpatient settings.
• Obtain medical histories, conduct physical examinations, and assess and determine differential diagnoses.
• Prescribe medications, therapies, and treatments as appropriate.
• Interpret and evaluate patient data to determine patient management and treatment.
• Perform minor surgeries and routine procedures; consult with a physician as appropriate.
• Order, perform, and interpret diagnostic studies within the clinician’s specialty and demonstrated competency.
• Review and monitor treatments and therapy plans, adjusting patient care plans as needed.
• Counsel, instruct, and educate patients on health, diet, preventive measures, health behaviors, self-care, disease, treatment options, and growth and development.
• Coordinate care, including ancillary services, pre-operative plans, discharge planning, provider referrals, and medical devices.
• Prescribe, recommend, and regulate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic therapies across care settings, including warranted controlled medications.
• 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 up to ensure patients receive recommended care.
• Demonstrate knowledge and skills appropriate to the ages and developmental needs of patients served.
• Participate in the weekend call rotation with the other spine APPs.
• Operate equipment necessary to perform the job and use protective clothing and equipment as required.

Benefits

• Paid time off programs
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability benefits
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match
• Financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program
• Competitive compensation, with potential premium pay, incentive pay for select positions, and annual performance-based increases
• Career development programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level