Nurse practitioner - orthopedic surgery - $96k-156k per year

Company: BJC HealthCare
Location: Saint Louis
Posted on: November 15, 2024

Job Description:

BJC Health Care is seeking a Nurse Practitioner Orthopedic Surgery for a job in Saint Louis, Missouri. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: Orthopedic Surgery Discipline: Nurse Practitioner Duration: Ongoing Employment Type: Staff Additional Information About the Role Orthopedic experience needed 4-10 hour shifts M-F, no weekends, no call Comprehensive benefits Additional Preferred Requirements - Overview Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital offers highly specialized surgical and medical services in an intimate environment and is known for outstanding patient care. With 64 private patient rooms, 14 operating rooms and four intensive care unit rooms, the facility was designed to provide a comforting environment that is innovative, efficient and centered on the patient experience. The campus features a park-like setting with landscaping and a walking path that winds through the grounds and connects to Millennium Park. - Preferred Qualifications Role Purpose The Nurse Practitioner is an advanced practice nurse who utilizes a high degree of knowledge, skill and competence in a specialized patient care area. This position assesses, diagnose, prescribes, initiates plan of care and evaluates outcomes within the scope of a formal collaborative practice agreement with physician(s). - Responsibilities Participates in professional development Manages the health care of patient populations with compassion through advanced health assessment, diagnosis, intervention, and evaluation in a collaborative practice agreement with a physician. Prescriptive responsibilities are reviewed by collaborative physician. Coordinates the care of patient populations, in a collaborative practice agreement with a physician, to ensure promotion of health and wellness through education of patients and families, coordination of services and placing referrals. Assesses development needs of staff and develops and delivers appropriate educational programs to meet staff needs. Develops treatment plans, treats patients with acute problems including illnesses and minor injuries following a predetermined protocol in a collaborative practice agreement with a physician. Minimum Requirements Education Master's Degree - Nursing(Accredited NP Program) Experience

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