Nurse Practitioner - Orthopaedic Surgery - 24136
Location: St. Louis Missouri
Description: Washington University in St. Louis is employing Nurse Practitioner - Orthopaedic Surgery - 24136 right now, this vacancy will be placed in Missouri. Detailed specification about this vacancy opportunity kindly see the descriptions. Job Type/Schedule
This position is full-time and works approximately 40 hours per week M-F. Start time on Mondays is at 6am for a weekly conference. No weekends or holidays required.
Department Name/Job Location
This position is in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery. The position will commute between the Chesterfield location and the CAM. This position is for the Medical School Campus.
Essential Functions
POSITION SUMMARY:
Position provides specialty nursing working with patients with a wide range of foot and ankle problems; works under physician oversight as required by state regulation, and functions within the scope of practice defined by the NP’s specialty certification, BJH medical by-laws, and, where it exists, the collaborative practice agreement.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Provides direct patient care to include obtaining patient history, performing patient assessment via observation, interview and examination; orders, performs, and interprets diagnostic studies; performs preventative health assessments, screening, immunizations and care; provides direct treatment and management of acute and chronic disease conditions; develops and implements patient-centered plan of care in collaboration with physicians, patients, consultants, nurses, ancillary care providers, and others as appropriate to the patient’s condition
Manages health conditions via prescriptive authority or referral to other healthcare providers or community resources; may perform diagnostic or therapeutic interventions consistent with certification and state regulations
May bill for services covered by collaborative practice agreement
Provides counseling and education of patients and their families/caregivers concerning preventative health, treatment options, and community resources
Monitors/ensures accuracy of patient medical records, maintains all required reports, records, statistics, etc.
Maintains a safe, comfortable, and therapeutic environment for patients/families in accordance with established clinic/hospital standards
Provides management services for clinical research study projects; monitors participating subjects, including medication administration and family/patient education.
Required Qualifications
Current MSN with emphasis in the Nurse Practitioner program; APN licensure or ability to successfully obtain licensure within 3 months of date of hire
Certain/additional certifications may be necessary based on area of specialty; Basic Life Support certification
Salary Range
Market driven compensation based upon experience.
Pre-Employment Screening
Offers made for this position are contingent upon the successful completion of all required pre-employment screens, including a criminal background check, hair sample drug screen, and verification of required professional licenses, registrations, or certifications.
Department Summary
Whether you are a child or adult suffering from a sports injury, degenerative arthritis, or any musculoskeletal condition, Washington University Orthopedics in St. Louis, Missouri, provides a full complement of comprehensive orthopedic services to meet your needs. Combining the best in both inpatient treatment and outpatient care and rehabilitation, our practice is nationally recognized for outstanding orthopedic care and innovative research. The practice is ranked among the best orthopedic practices and holds the distinction of being listed on the Honor Roll by U.S. News & World Report. We have the unique ability to offer inpatient treatment for most challenging cases within a Top-10 academic medical center as well as outpatient surgery and care in a new, state-of-the-art orthopedics center conveniently located in west St. Louis county. Because of our skill and wide-ranging experience, we are the "practice of choice" for professional sports teams in St. Louis, including the St. Louis Rams football and St. Louis Blues hockey teams.
Benefits
This position is eligible for full-time benefits. Washington University offers a variety of benefits:
- Retirement Savings Plan
- 22 vacation days
- 8 Paid Holidays
- Sick Time
- Tuition benefits for employee, spouse and dependent children
- Free Metro Link/ Bus pass
- Free Life Insurance
- Health, Dental, Vision
- Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
- Long Term Care Insurance
- Long Term Disability Insurance
- Other Benefits
EOE Statement
Washington University in St. Louis is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and encourages applications from women, ethnic minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.
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This vacancy starts available on: Thu, 12 Jul 2012 02:38:52 GMT