Mid-Level Practitioner

• POSITION SUMMARY
• Performs delegated functions under physician supervision, such as differential diagnosis, use of prescriptive authority, and treatment according to practice guidelines, protocols, and / or standing orders in clinical and surgical settings.

Accepts accountability for outcomes of decisions made related to patient care.

• RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES
• Clinical Setting :
• Provides acute and chronic patient care including taking histories, completing physical exam, monitoring therapies, administering injections and medications.
• Demonstrates competent diagnostic ability and comprehensive knowledge of general orthopedics.
• Assesses established patients including state of wellness, compliance with care plan and determines appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
• Interacts with patients to ensure patients understanding, including counseling and answering patient questions appropriately.
• Orders appropriate tests, interprets x-rays and other tests knowledgeably.
• Demonstrates knowledge of and competently administers injections, fit an application of related DME, application of casts and splints, remove sutures / staples, and related wound care.
• Consults with and refers patients to physicians appropriately.
• Uses practice management and chart systems as needed to access and enter documentation of care provided in patient record.
• Performs duties which expedite the function of the office and enhance patient care appropriate to scope of practice and approval of supervising physician.
• Maintains statistical information as needed.
• TEAMWORK
• Teamwork :
• Willingly provides coverage, volunteers assistance, and maintains workflows within department as needed without direct instruction / supervision.
• Works cooperatively and refrains from participating in negative conversations.
• Shares knowledge and insights with co-workers in a constructive manner.
• Works to solve problems and address conflicts with appropriate person directly before involving leadership or uninvolved peers.
• Is considerate of others in the work environment with regard to taking breaks or meal periods, use of computer and phone, noise level in the department, etc.
• POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
• Policies and Procedures
• Knows and complies with policies and procedures as enumerated in the Orthopedic One Employee Handbook and policies and procedures documents.
• Provides assistance and support to leadership in implementing policies and procedures as necessary.
• Actively participates in training, and conducting day to day work activity by adhering to all policies and procedures as enumerated in compliance and risk management programs.
• QUALIFICATIONS
• Education, Experience, Certification and Licensure Requirements :
• MS preferred, graduate of Advanced Practice Registered Nursing program Current state licensure and certification specific to profession.

Current CPR / AED certification.Previous experience in Orthopedics is preferred, but not required.