Nurse Practitioner - Orthopedics - TidalHealth

The TidalHealth Orthopedic team located in Seaford, DE is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to lead the brand-new PACE (Pre-Operative Assessment Communication Education) Clinic program! The Nurse Practitioner will be in a high visibility role that will be responsible for pre-operative clearance for knee, hip, and shoulder surgery. The goal of this position is to help maintain patient engagement, reduce last-minute cancelations, and get the patient prepped for surgery.

What the right Candidate will enjoy

• Flexible schedule of two eight-hour days and one four-hour day (20 Hours per week)
• No weekends, Holidays, or Call
• Work with a well supportive team
• Extensive training
• High visibility and patient interaction
• Be a part of high volume practice

Key Responsibilities

• Perform histories & physicals for orthopedic total joint replacement patients for TidalHealth Nanticoke Orthopedic three-person Surgery team.
• Review of preoperative blood work to determine concerning results and address as appropriate.
• Review of OSAP results and prescribe Mupirocin 5 days preoperatively.
• Assessment of required Durable Medical Equipment needs and ordering as appropriate.
• Prescribing postoperative medications in advance of scheduled surgery that includes multimodal pain plan, antiemetics, DVT prophylaxis and stool softeners.
• Assessment of physical therapy needs with emphasis on pre-hab and appropriate postoperative referral.
• Communication of socially complex patients to Case Management and the Inpatient APP team.
• Scheduling radiation with Cancer Center when required for heterotopic ossification prevention.
• Collaboration with surgeons regarding patients that are medically complex or when it is determined that additional optimization is needed.
• Placement of a preoperative order set that is individualized to patient needs.
• Cross training to Inpatient APP role

Key Qualifications

• Master of Science in Nursing or Doctor of Nursing Practice and active NP licensure
• Have a current license or must be able to obtain a Nurse Practitioner license in Delaware.
• Previous nursing and/or advanced practice provider experience in Orthopedics is preferred but not mandatory.
• Comprehensive skills in customer service, clinical, and problem-solving.
• Demonstrate strong leadership skills and exceptional communication skills in collaboration with other members of the medical staff and administration.

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