Orthopaedic Surgery Nurse Practitioner Job with Cibola General Hospital in Grants, NM

Job Summary:       

Provides professional medical care for clinic/office patients within the scope of regulations outlined in the New Mexico Nurse Practice Act as a licensed Nurse Practitioner or the New Mexico Medical Board as a Physician Assistant.

JOB OVERVIEW:

Orthopedic physician assistant/nurse practitioner who cares for patients both as outpatients in the orthopedic clinic and inpatients at Cibola General Hospital.  Involved in upper and lower extremity sports medicine and degenerative orthopedic-related care from birth to geriatrics including detailed orthopedic-related medical histories, physical examinations, and ordering/interpretation of diagnostic imaging. Responsible for the development/implementation of non-surgical treatment plans and preparation/first assistance of surgical treatment plans. Works under the supervision of an orthopedic surgeon.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Demonstrate professional practice behavior
• Formulate a plan of care for the patient.
• Implement and modify the plan of care for patients.
• Communicate and collaborate to ensure continuity of care.
• Document patient progress.
• Practice according to NP/PA-specific guidelines/protocols.
• Diagnosis and treatment of problems including, but not limited to: fractures/dislocations, sprains, contusions, degenerative joint disease, rotator cuff tears/tendinopathies, meniscus tears, ACL tears, carpal/cubital tunnel syndrome, trigger finger.
• In-office procedures: Intra-articular injections of knees and trapeziometacarpals; Subacromial injections of shoulders; Bursal injections of greater trochanter and pes anserine; Tendon injections of distal IT band, medial/lateral humeral epicondyles, DeQuervains; Aspiration of ganglion cysts; Interpretation of EKGs/pre-op blood work.
• Operating room procedures: First assistant duties such as retracting tissue, holding instruments, and performing wound closures.
• Pre-op and post-op care of surgical interventions including, but not limited to: open reductions with internal/external fixation of fractures, rotator cuff repair, meniscal repairs, carpal tunnel release, cubital tunnel transposition, trigger finger release and arthroplasties of the knee, hip, and shoulder.
• Inpatient post-op rounding, wound care, admission/discharge order placement status post knee/hip arthroplasties, open reductions with internal/external fixation of fractures, fasciotomies.

REPORT TO:

        The orthopedic physician assistant/nurse practitioner will work under the supervision of the

        Orthopedic surgeon.

      The supervising physician will be accessible in person or via phone as needed.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• As assigned.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILL/ABILITIES:

• Per NP/PA guidelines/protocols as a licensed provider.

AGE-RELATED COMPETENCIES: 

Demonstrates the basic knowledge and skills necessary to identify age-specific patient needs appropriate for this position.

Information Management: 

Treats all information and data within the scope of the position with appropriate confidentiality and security.

Risk Management/Quality Management/Safety: 

Cooperates fully in all Risk Management, Quality Management, and Safety Activities and Investigations.

MINIMUM POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:       

• Education   Graduate of an accredited nursing school, MSN required or Graduate of an accredited PA school.
• Work Experience   N/A
• Training  N/A
• License/Certification 
  • Certified Nurse Practitioner in New Mexico.
  • BLS Certified
  • Certified as a Physicians Assistant in New Mexico
  • DEA & NM Controlled Substance Registration

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

The work environment consists of daily patient contact, which may include exposure to blood, or other body fluids.