Nurse Practitioner - Spine & Orthopedic Care

Overview

River View Health, is a community owned, membership based non‑profit organization that was formed in 1898 and continues to be the sole community hospital in Crookston, MN. River View Health operates a 25‑bed Critical Access Hospital, River View Recovery Center; a chemical dependency outpatient treatment program, River View Home Care, and five primary care and specialty clinics in the hospital's service area.

We have a robust scholarship program for those furthering their education in a medical field, excellent benefits, and a friendly work environment. Full‑time benefits include health insurance, free single vision and basic dental insurance, life insurance, long‑term disability and short‑term disability, and employer HSA contributions. Other benefits include employer pension matching, shift differential, incentive/premium pay, free annual biometric screening and paid volunteer time off.

River View is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

Job Title: Nurse Practitioner – Spine & Orthopedic Care

Position Status: 1.0 fte Full‑Time (Monday thru Friday)

Department: Riverview Clinic – Main Campus

Salary Range: $101,000 – $156,000 /annually (D.O.E)

The Orthopedic Nurse Practitioner (NP) provides advanced clinical care in collaboration with spine surgeons and multidisciplinary teams. This role encompasses comprehensive patient assessments, diagnostic interpretation, therapeutic interventions, and procedural care. In this role, you will work alongside top spine surgeons and multidisciplinary teams to provide advanced clinical care to our patients. You will be responsible for conducting comprehensive patient assessments, interpreting diagnostic procedures, implementing therapeutic interventions, and facilitating continuity of care across our orthopedic service line.

We are looking for a highly skilled and passionate individual who is dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care. If you possess strong clinical judgment, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to patient‑centered care, submit your application and join us in making a difference in the lives of our patients and advancing the field of orthopedic medicine.

• Perform comprehensive and problem-focused history and physical exams
• Interpret and correlate laboratory and diagnostic procedures
• Formulate differential diagnoses and establish working diagnoses
• Conduct hospital rounds, discharge planning, and consultative evaluations
• Collaborate with physicians and nursing staff to develop care plans
• Document patient data including admission/discharge notes and progress notes
• Implement therapeutic interventions and prescribe medications/devices
• Perform minor procedures within scope (e.g., wound management, injections)
• Provide patient education and facilitate medical documentation
• Participate in research, database management, and quality assurance

Minimum(s):

• Master's degree in Nursing from an accredited program
• Current Nurse Practitioner license and board certification
• Active state RN and NP licensure
• BLS and ACLS certification
• Minimum 2 years of clinical experience in acute care or surgical setting
• Proficiency in EMR documentation and medical coding

Preferred(s):

• 1+ years of experience in orthopedics, spine surgery, or inpatient hospital medicine
• Familiarity with orthopedic devices, injections, and minor procedures
• 1+ years of research experience and quality improvement participation
• Strong patient education and triage skills

• Must work well under pressure and be sensitive to concerns and confidentiality of the patient
• Interdisciplinary collaboration and communication
• Patient‑centered care and education
• Procedural proficiency and therapeutic management
• Documentation accuracy and coding compliance
• Adaptability in dynamic clinical environments
• Ethical practice and professional integrity
• Ability to work with patients of all ages and backgrounds with professionalism and care
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment
• Strong communication, critical thinking, and interpersonal skills