Job Description
Regions Hospital is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider with experience in the orthopedic surgery and clinic environment to join our Ortho team. The Advanced Practice Provider in Orthopedic Services is responsible for the coordination of care of orthopedic patients. In the operating room and on the nursing units, the position will first assist the surgeon by preparing grafts, closing the incision and first and second assisting the surgeon as needed.
On the inpatient nursing unit, this position will coordinate the patients care and assist the surgeon in directing the post operative nursing care for these patients. The major functions in this environment consist of patient assessment, writing medication and treatment orders and performing, or directing specific tasks. Daily and rotating inpatient weekend rounding and/or call is expected in this position. Per Diem APP Ortho positions are required to work at least 1 weekend per quarter, or as determined by Ortho department.
Work Schedule:
Friday-Monday, occasional weekends
Required Qualifications: Completion of an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program. Licensed as a Physician Assistant by the State of Minnesota. Physician Assistant Certification required OR Licensed as a Registered Nurse by the State of MN. Current Nurse Practitioner Certification required. BLS or ACLS certification required. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Prefer 1-2 years' experience in the orthopedic surgery and clinic environment which includes First Assisting and seeing patients independently. Benefits: Regions Hospital offers a competitive benefits package (.5 FTE or greater) that includes medical insurance, dental insurance, 401K with match, disability insurance, and tuition reimbursement. Benefits take effect first day of employment. We offer an on-site employee fitness center, an on-site physical therapy clinic for employees as well as on-site employee clinic to make it more convenient for our staff to get the care they need. We also have a Center for Employee Resilience that provides support and evidence-based practices to bring relief and build resiliency. Regions Hospital is a qualified non-profit employer under the federal Public Service Laon Forgiveness program. Regions is also proud to be a Yellow Ribbon Company. About Us
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