Advanced Practice Provider PD Orthopedics

Summary:

Under the supervision of a licensed Physician performs a variety of duties to encompass but not limited to the care and management of orthopedic patients. Works in a collaborative team environment that includes orthopedic residents. Provides inpatient and emergency department consults pre and post-operative management of patients assistance with procedures wound care and other patient care duties. All essential functions performed in this position reflect the age specific needs of the patient.

Responsibilities:

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Works closely with the orthopedic residents as part of the orthopedic team to coordinate patient care needs day-to-day for patients.

Obtains and records detailed medical histories. Performs and records complete and detailed physical examinations. Records all pertinent patient information in the progress notes within the medical records.

Assists in the preparation of discharge summaries.

Initiates life saving measures in emergency situations until aid arrives.

Initiates patient orders for admission as directed by the physician and in accordance with the hospital procedure.

Assesses patient status participates in the development of patient care management plans through communication and collaboration with the Registered Nurses attending physicians residents and other members of the interdisciplinary team.

Attends and participates in daily collaborative care rounds

Performs credentialed procedures as delineated by medical staff credentialing requirements.

Evaluates and cares for patients who present in the Emergency Room with orthopedic problems.

Provides wound care including cleaning and debridement of wounds as well as dressing changes.

Enters orders as needed into Lifechart.

Assists on research projects as requested.

Will see each patient admitted to the clinical service on a daily basis. Provides education for nursing staff as needed

Provide patient education during the daily delivery of care and during pre- and post-operative settings.

Participates in Orthopedics Service Educational activities. Annually completes required training in orthopedics.

Performs other related duties as required.

Other information:

BASIC KNOWLEDGE:

Bachelor*s Degree and two years of graduate study in an AMA approved Physician*s Assistant program.

Current licensure as Physician*s Assistant or Nurse Practitioner in the State of Rhode Island.

An extremely high level of analytical ability in order to apply post-surgical training to the treatment of patients.

Good interpersonal skills in order to deal effectively with patients and nursing personnel.

Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to patients throughout the life span with consideration of aging processes human development stages and cultural patterns in each step of the care process.

EXPERIENCE:

Experience in General Orthopedics Surgery and Emergency Room procedures preferred but not required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT ANDPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

General hospital environment with occasional stressful conditions associated with patient care.

INDEPENDENT ACTION:

Performs independently within the departments policies and practices. Refers specific complex problems to the supervisor when clarification of the departmental policies and procedures are required.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

None.

Brown University Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age ethnicity sexual orientation ancestry genetics gender identity or expression disability protected veteran or marital status. Brown University Health is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Location: The Miriam Hospital USA:RI:Providence

Work Type: Per Diem

Shift: Shift 1

Union: Non-Union