Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Hospitalist Services

- Assists Orthopedic Surgeons in surgery:

• Responsible for knowledge of and adherence to all policies and procedures of the NEBH Operating Room.

• Participates in those surgeries assigned by the Orthopedic Service physicians, the chief PA and the Chief Resident.
   

- Coordinates and provides clinical support for the NEBH Orthopedic Surgeons:

• Rounds on Orthopedic patients.

• Performs Histories and Physicals, as needed.

• Initiates appropriate laboratory tests, diagnostic studies, and writes prescriptions within parameters of license.

• Makes accurate identification of problems/diagnoses based on correct interpretation of findings.

• Communicates with primary physician the plan of care being initiated or discontinued.

• Assists patients in meeting health needs by identifying existing or potential problems, exploring available alternatives and providing support to the patient to make an informed decision regarding health care.

• Acts as a liaison between Medical Staff and patients, and between Medical Staff and other allied health professionals.

• Maintains current, accurate, medical record documentation including discharge summary page 1’s.

• Participates in the Physician Assistant and orthopedic department Improvement initiatives, Education and Research Programs.

• Assists with the development/expansion of protocols, clinical pathways and physician orders.

• Works closely with Case Manager in identifying individual patient variances from established protocols throughout the course of care.

- Assists with the implementation of an inpatient pain management program:

• Evaluates on a daily basis the effectiveness of the pain plan in meeting the patient’s needs with the pain management team.

- Responds to calls for orthopedic consultation from all areas, including nursing units, the Ambulatory Care, PACU and Bond Center.
- Education/Research:

• Participates in the training and education of Physician Assistants and medical students.

• Attends grand rounds in Orthopedics weekly.

• Assists attending physicians with research and presentations as time allows.

• Attends daily morning lectures in orthopedics as time permits.

• Collaborates with interdisciplinary team for the development of educational materials for patients and allied health professionals.

• Assists in the development of continuing education conferences for health professionals.
   

- Plans time away from work appropriately:

• Arrives and leaves at appropriate times based on OR schedule and patient load on floors.

• Uses unplanned earned time appropriately (Based on full time hours.  Standards are pro-rated for part-time employees based on agreed hours).

- Performs other related duties as required.

- Participates in annual safety review.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Nurse Practitioner License, license and certified in the Commonwealth of MA

• Basic Life Support certification required preferred by AHA/RC

• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support certification required preferred by AHA/RC

EDUCATION:

• Master’s Degree required

• Graduate of an accredited PA program or masters prepared in an accredited Nurse Practitioner Program

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE:

• 1-3 years of experience

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Consistently promote a culture of Wellbeing, Empathy, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, and Equity as outlined in the organization's WE CARE values.