Nurse Practitioner

Job Title: Nurse Practitioner

Job Description

Summary

The person in this position functions in the Clinic and/or OR setting under the supervision of his/her assigned physician; may perform activities which involve an initial evaluation and treatment of the patient’s condition, as defined in the scope of the State of Illinois standards.

Responsibilities

Hospital/Surgical Activities

• Secures patients’ history and physical and records same in medical record
• Assists surgeon with daily rounds and records such as progress notes
• Ensures the delivery of required patient x-rays to the operating room prior to operative procedure
• Assists the surgeon with major and minor surgical procedures in the operating room.
• Positions, preps and drapes the patient, as needed
• Closes surgical wounds and performs post-operative wound care, removal of K-wires, etc.
• Transmits supervising surgeon’s orders and ensures co-signature by surgeon
• Inserts foley catheters, prn
• Applies dressings, casts, splint brace, abduction pillows, etc.
• Participates in on-call activities with assigned physician according to the Medical Center policy on allied health
• Performs minor surgical procedures within scope of licensure
• Performs and/or assists with patient traction, adjustment, realignment and removal of traction
• Dictates H&P’s, consultations and discharge summaries

Clinic Activities

• Performs joint aspirations/injections
• Interprets x-rays
• Applies casts, splints, braces, etc. under supervision of the physician
• Secures histories and physicals. Updates status of patients scheduled for recheck visits.
• Removes staples, sutures, drains, etc.
• Sees patients in the clinic both independently and with supervision
• Dictates clinic progress notes. Orders appropriate tests and develops patient treatment plans with physician approval

Other Functions

• Performs clinical research, presentations, and other academic activities, as needed with physicians
• Assists in fielding/triaging physician calls
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Education

• Master of Science in Nursing, Nurse Practitioner Program

Certifications/Licensure

• Active Licensure as Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner in the State of Illinois
• ACLS desirable; current CPR required

Experience

• History of exhibited competence, judgment, stability and professional integrity

Technical Skills

• Able to speak/write English language fluently; knowledge of second language helpful but not required

Soft Skills

• Excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills

Physical Requirements

• Stand or sit for extended periods of time
• Occasional exposure to electrical and chemical hazards
• Requires lifting associated with patient transfers (up to 50 lbs.)
• Requires the ability to bend and stoop without difficulty
• Involves exposure to blood-borne pathogens
• Requires verbal/written communication ability in the English language
• Involves exposure to weather elements and travel to all associations. Hospitals and/or HOA facilities

This description is intended to provide only basic guidelines for meeting job requirements. Duties and responsibilities, experience, qualifications, skills, supervisory relationship, physical/mental demands, and environmental/ working conditions may change as needs evolve.

Base salary offers for this position may vary based on factors such as location, skills and relevant experience. We offer the following benefits to those who are benefit eligible (30+ hours a week): medical, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, long and short term disability, 401k program with company match and profit sharing, wellness program, health savings accounts, flexible savings accounts, ID protection plan and accident, critical illness and hospital benefits. In addition, we offer paid holidays and paid time off.

Illinois Bone and Joint Institute, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business need, without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to recruitment and placement, promotion, training, transfer, retention, rate of pay and all other terms and conditions of employment.