Job Title: Nurse Practitioner (NP)
Department: Specialty Clinic
Reports To: Director of Surgical Services
Location: Bigfork, Minnesota, United States (Relocation)

 

SUMMARY: The Nurse Practitioner (NP) is responsible for managing the care of patients in the area of orthopaedics and wound care services.
 

The NP is responsible for managing the care of patients who suffer from a range of musculoskeletal conditions including administering treatments, prescribing medications, analyzing x-rays, conducting physical exams and providing pre and post-operation care. The NP is also responsible for the implementation of skin/wound care procedures and management. The NP works closely with physicians and nursing staff to coordinate patients’ care.
 

The NP shall provide care under the guidelines established by the policies and procedures of Bigfork Valley, and is responsible for providing continuity of patient care through patient education, evaluation, treatment, and follow-up planning
 

Services provided by the NP at Bigfork Valley must be in accordance with the laws of the State of Minnesota governing such services and the Bigfork Valley Medical Staff Bylaws. The NP is governed by the Minnesota State Board of Nursing. The scope of the NP’s practice will be determined by the Standard Scope of Practice as approved by the Minnesota State Board of Nursing.
 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Facilitate, perform, evaluate and record patient consultation and health history review.
• Perform physical examinations and screenings to identify priority of care needs.
• Diagnose and treat patients with consultation as needed from supervising physician and in accordance with guidelines set forth by the Minnesota State Board of Nursing.
• Order, administer, review and interpret tests.
• Order diagnostic studies for laboratory, imaging, and other related tests.
• Review and interpret test results and initiate or modify treatment as necessary.
• Detect and react to changes in patient health condition. Analyze and interpret data, formulate problem lists and establish plans for solution of clinical problems.
• Recommend further treatment options or future appointments as needed.
• Provide after-care and ongoing care information and resources to patients and their families.
• Consult with other healthcare professionals as needed.
• Deliver quality care while complying with Bigfork Valley policies, safety guidelines, and state and federal law and regulation.
• Provide referrals to available specialists for conditions which Refer patient’s care to available specialists for any condition that requires expertise beyond which he/she is able to offer.
• The NP shall contact the physician specialist as indicated and provide all information at his/her disposal to ensure quality medical care to the patients.
• Maintain adequate patient health records. All medical encounters (orders and progress notes) are to be reviewed and signed indicating responsibility for correctness and validating content.
• Analyze and interpret data, formulate problem lists and establish plans for solution of clinical problems.
• Participate in policy development, execution, and periodic review of written policies governing the services of the orthopaedic clinic.
• Maintain a copy of all professional records including licensure, certification, continuing education, insurance, and other appropriate records to practice at the clinic.
• Participate in staff development.

QUALIFICATIONS

 To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required or preferred. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Individual must be able and willing to travel for meetings.

The NP must be able to communicate with staff, patients and visitors with dignity and respect. Contact with visitors and the public is frequent. Contact with other department personnel and medical staff is frequent.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Currently licensed as an Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner in the state of Minnesota.
Three to five years of progressive clinical nursing experience in orthopaedics.
Obtains and maintains appropriate certification for practice areas in orthopaedics and wound care.
 

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

 Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. REASONING ABILITY

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Those that are required to perform essential duties and responsibilities. Current and unrestricted, unlimited and unconditioned license to practice advanced practice registered nursing in Minnesota required. Authorized by the Drug Enforcement Agency to prescribe legend drugs. CPR and ACLS preferred.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

 Support and provide a positive motivating environment for providing primary healthcare. Support and provide a multidisciplinary approach to holistic primary patient care. Support and evaluate the quality and effectiveness of primary care practice.

 PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.