Primary Location:

University Hospital - ULP - AMG

Address:

530 South Jackson Street Louisville, KY 40202

Shift:

Job Description Summary:

APRN/PA Orthopedic Trauma Opportunity w/ UofL Health

UofL Health /UofL Health Physicians Group is seeking a dedicated and skilled Orthopedic Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will provide comprehensive orthopedic care in a fast-paced, high-volume environment, managing clinic post-op care, and offering hospital consults for our Level 1 Trauma Center and affiliated hospitals.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide post-operative care in clinic, including patient evaluations, follow-ups, and wound care.
Conduct hospital consults for orthopedic patients in trauma and inpatient settings.
Collaborate with orthopedic surgeons and other healthcare professionals to deliver high-quality patient care.
Follow-up with patients 2-3 days post discharge.
FT/Monday-Friday.


Why UofL Health?
Join a renowned Level 1 Trauma Center with opportunities for career growth and professional development.
Work with a dedicated team of specialists in a supportive environment.
Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.
FULLY FUNDED TUITION TO THE UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE FOR YOU AND YOUR DEPENDENTS.

Job Description:

• Assesses the physical and psychosocial status of clients by means of interview, health history, physical examination and diagnostic studies for both inpatient and outpatient services.
• Recognizes deviations from normal in the physical assessment. Works in collaboration with a physician in formulating treatment plans for health problems and follow-up.
• Manage specialty clinic
• Writes prescriptions for medication, blood tests, routine diagnostic and follow-up studies and therapeutic measures.
• Requests written consultation from physicians and other healthcare professionals to ensure appropriate and quality patient care.
• Interprets and evaluates findings of studies/tests.
• Relays appropriate information regarding patient care to the collaborating physician.
• Evaluates the quality of care provided and recommends changes for improvement.
• Initiates appropriate actions to facilitate the implementation of therapeutic plans that are consistent with the continuing healthcare needs of the patient.
• Participates in multidisciplinary conference and ensures appropriate, quality care.
• Provides symptom management for side effects related to oncologic treatment.
• Assist with admissions.
• Works both collaboratively and independently.
• Maintains oversight of survivorship program and survivorship clinic. 
• Shares clinical expertise with professional and supportive personnel.
• Documents and reports care in an accurate, timely manner.
• Works effectively with others. Collaborates with other health disciplines to ensure continuity and quality of care.
• Promotes evidenced-based nursing practice/research by participating in clinical research and leading efforts in scientific inquiry.
• Varied schedule
• Mutually agreed upon call schedule
• Assist in the Operation Room when necessary
• Maintains professional certification in specialty area; attends and participates in national, regional, and/or local educational conferences.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Maintains compliance with all company policies, procedures and standards of conduct
• Complies with HIPAA privacy and security requirements to maintain confidentiality at all times
• Performs other duties as assigned

Education:

• Master of Nursing degree from an accredited institution. 

Licensure:

• Current licensure in state of Kentucky as an APRN.

Certification:

• National certification as an Adult Nurse Practitioner, Emergency Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner, or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
• Current DEA certificate without restriction
• Current BLS
• Must be ACLS Certified

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities critical to this role:

• Demonstrates the ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate individual patient care appropriate to the age of patients served by demonstrative knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span.
• Communicates appropriately with the person served regardless of their age.
• Initiative, communicator, problem solver 
• Proactive - anticipates and plans for problems before they arise
• Service Excellence – responsive, informs constituents of process