Nurse Practitioner - Orthopedics - TidalHealth
Seaford, DE 19973
About the Job
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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Source : TidalHealth