Np​/Pa Specialty - Orthopedics

NP / PA SPECIALTY - ORTHOPEDICS - UNM Hospital

Seeking a full-time Advanced Practice Provider (APRN/PA) with experience in Orthopedics, Foot and Ankle. Preferred 3–5 years in foot and ankle with OR training as a First Assist or hands-on OR experience. Travel from UNMH to SRMC may be required.

Department: Offsite Ambulatory Providers

FTE: 1.00

Shift: Days

Position Summary: Function in a specialized area of advanced practice in the role of practitioner, mentor, consultant, educator, researcher and manager. Establish goals and priorities in accordance with patient and staff needs and organizational objectives. Ensure adherence to hospital and departmental policies and procedures. Patient care may include neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric age groups.

Detailed Responsibilities:

• PATIENT CARE - Assess, diagnose and develop treatment plans; implement treatment, follow-up and evaluate patient within the scope of practice protocols as outlined by state statute
• PATIENT CARE - Perform patient history and physical exams as needed for procedures or admissions; document findings noting pertinent normal and abnormal findings
• PATIENT CARE - Perform invasive and non-invasive diagnostic and therapeutic procedures
• PATIENT CARE - Evaluate and revise intervention care/treatment plan with patient and family as necessary to achieve improved health
• DOCUMENTATION - Provide accurate documentation of patient care, document orders, directives, procedures and patient responses in the medical record and communicate them to other members of the health care team; maintain accurate, legible and confidential records
• ROLE MODEL - Act as a role model through conduct, appearance, communication, mutual respect, leadership, ethical decision-making, critical thinking, and problem solving skills
• PATIENT CARE - Provide education for patients and/or families about preventative care, medical issues and use of the prescribed medical treatment
• PATIENT CARE - Work as a team member with medical/nursing/counseling staff to provide comprehensive care and promote continuity of care
• EDUCATION - Guide, teach, support and serve as a clinical resource for nursing and medical staff
• RESEARCH - Support research by conducting or participating in research studies; incorporate findings in clinical practice
• DEVELOPMENT - Enhance professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, reading current literature, attending in-services, meetings and workshops
• PATIENT SAFETY - Follow patient safety-related policies, procedures and protocols
• PATIENT SAFETY - Demonstrate proactive approach to patient safety by seeking opportunities to improve policies and processes
• PATIENT SAFETY - Identify and report/correct environmental conditions and/or situations that may put a patient at risk
• PATIENT SAFETY - Report potential or actual patient safety concerns, medical errors and/or near misses in a timely manner
• PATIENT SAFETY - Encourage patients to actively participate in their own care by asking questions and reporting issues
• PATIENT CENTERED MED - Adhere to and promote the core expectations of the Patient Centered Medical Home or Patient Centered Specialty Practice as applicable

Qualifications:

Education:

• Program Graduate
• Advanced Nurse or Physician Assistant

Experience:

• No minimum experience required
• Two to five years of experience as a practitioner in related field preferred if applicable

Credentials:

• CPR for Healthcare/BLS Provider or Professional Rescuers within 30 days
• ACLS or PALS (as applicable) within 30 days of hire
• Advanced Practice RN or Physician Assistant Licensure & NCCPA Certification
• Pediatric Nursing Certification as applicable
• State of New Mexico and Federal DEA Certification
• Prescriptive Authority from the State of New Mexico

Working Conditions / Physical Demands:

• Medium work:
  Exerting 20–50 pounds occasionally, 10–25 pounds frequently, or more than negligible up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects
• Working conditions may include exposure to hazardous materials with PPE
• 60 days written notice required to be eligible for rehire
• Tuberculosis screening is required at hire and as required

Compensation: Sign-On Bonus Available;
Relocation Assistance Available