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Hours Full-time, Part-time
Location New York, NY
New York, New York

About this job

NYP/Columbia University Medical Center Department of Orthopedic Surgery seeks a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) for our dynamic and innovative academic practice. Join our world class colleagues, providers, and staff in an ambitious healthcare community that is ranked #6 in the region by US News & World Report!

* Treats patients with orthopedic oncology issues and manage inpatient and outpatient services and/or other situations.

* Work independently or collaboratively with the orthopedic surgery attending and resident staff as a well as the nurses, therapists, social workers and other support personnel who take part in caring for orthopedic surgery patients.

* Chart preparation according to protocol and orders appropriate x-rays for office hours using the Electronic Medical Record.

* Evaluates and diagnoses patients

* Orders and interprets diagnostic and therapeutic tests relative to patient's age-specific needs.

* Administers injections/Prescribes appropriate pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities.

* Monitors effectiveness of prescribed intervention.

* Remove/apply dressings, sutures, staples, slings and/or braces

* Reviews pre-operative instructions and explains the surgical process to patients who are about to have surgery

* Performs patient education duties; shows surgical videos, hands out brochures, and directs patients to specific Internet sites for more information

* Acts as a liaison in recovery room setting on surgical days in combination with recovery staff and attending, providing prescriptions and post op and discharge education and instructions.

* See post-op patients for wound checks and post-op care and notify attending of findings if abnormal

* Reviews post-operative discharge instructions with patients including regarding wound care and pain management.

* Triage incoming telephone calls; instructs patient and family regarding treatment instruction, then documents action taken in the Electronic Medical Record (CROWN).

* Sends patient telephones prescription requests to pharmacy and documents action in the Electronic Medical Record (CROWN).

* Assist with patient correspondence as needed, i.e. letters of medical necessity, school notes, insurance inquiries, etc.

* Assist patients in meeting health needs by identifying potential or existing problems, exploring available alternatives and providing support to the patient and family members to make an informed decision regarding health care.

* Facilitates the patient's transition within and between healthcare settings, e.g. admitting, transferring, discharging and home care including visiting nurse referrals.

* Formulate patient care protocols and critical pathways.

* Assist with development; participate in design and implementation of clinical research trials.

* Sees patients independently, performs in depth work up, and refers patients to NYP Spine Hospital surgeons.

* Competitive base salary commensurate with experience.

* Benefits include CME reimbursement, association and membership dues, 10 paid holidays, personal days, and generous vacation time. Health, life, and dental insurance, and employer matching retirement plan are also included in our inclusive benefit package.

* Opportunity for incentive compensation via participation in our annual bonus plan.

* Serve as a Mentor to new-to-practice NPs and student NPs via the Columbia University School of Nursing program.

* No call, nights, or weekends. Minimum Qualifications for Grade

Applicant MUST meet these minimum qualifications to be considered an applicant Minimum five years of Clinical experience required. Orthopedic experience a plus.

Doctorate preferred.

New York RN and PNP licensure, master's degree in nursing, national certification, DEA number. Additional Position-Specific Minimum Qualifications

Applicant MUST meet these minimum qualifications to be considered an applicant Special Instructions Preferred Qualifications Clinical doctorate; prior experience in management of adults with orthopedic diseases; Bilingual (Spanish/English). Essential Functions Additional Essential Functions (Limit to 3950 characters.) Special Indications

This position works with: Contact with patients and/or research subjects

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