Orthopedics Nurse Practitioner

LOCATION: Artesia, New Mexico
Artesia to Roswell, NM – 40 min (40 miles)
Artesia to Hobbs, NM –1 hour and 25 min (80 miles)
Artesia to Lubbock, TX – 3 hours (170 miles)
Artesia to El Paso, TX – 3 hours (197 miles)

Artesia is located in southeastern New Mexico, nestled between the two larger cities of Roswell to the north and Carlsbad to the south. The Texas border is less than 100 miles away to the east and the beautiful mountains.

Job Summary:
The Orthopedic NP PA) works collaboratively with the supervising Orthopedic Surgeon to provide comprehensive orthopedic care in the outpatient clinic, inpatient hospital setting, and surgical environment. The NP/PA evaluates and manages orthopedic patients independently within the scope of practice, conducts inpatient rounds on hospitalized orthopedic patients, and assists the surgeon during operative procedures

Clinical Responsibilities
▪ Conduct comprehensive patient evaluations, including obtaining medical histories and performing physical examinations
. ▪ Assess, diagnose, and develop treatment plans for patients with musculoskeletal injuries and orthopedic conditions
. ▪ Order, interpret, and review diagnostic tests, including laboratory studies and imaging
. ▪ Provide patient education regarding diagnoses, treatment options, postoperative care, rehabilitation, and injury prevention
. ▪ Perform follow-up evaluations and monitor patient progress
. ▪ Apply casts, splints, braces, and other orthopedic devices as appropriate. ▪ Perform office-based procedures within scope of practice and competence
. ▪ Document patient encounters accurately and timely in the electronic medical record
. ▪ Coordinate care with physicians, therapists, nurses, and other healthcare professionals
. ▪ Participate in patient triage and respond to patient questions and concerns.

Inpatient Responsibilities
▪ Conduct daily rounds on hospitalized orthopedic patients under the direction of the supervising Orthopedic Surgeon
. ▪ Evaluate inpatient orthopedic consultations and provide recommendations for treatment and management
. ▪ Monitor patient progress, review laboratory and diagnostic results, and adjust treatment plans as appropriate
. ▪ Coordinate inpatient care with nursing staff, case management, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and other members of the healthcare team
. ▪ Facilitate patient discharge planning, including follow-up care, rehabilitation needs, and patient education
. ▪ Document all inpatient encounters and treatment plans in the electronic medical record in a timely manner
. ▪ Communicate patient status and significant clinical findings to the supervising physician

Surgical Responsibilities
▪ First assist the supervising Orthopedic Surgeon during surgical procedures as credentialed and permitted by hospital policy
. ▪ Participate in preoperative assessments and patient preparation
. ▪ Assist with surgical exposure, tissue handling, hemostasis, wound closure, and application of postoperative dressings and immobilization devices
. ▪ Participate in postoperative patient management and follow-up care
. ▪ Round on hospitalized orthopedic patients as directed by the supervising physician.

SCHEDULE:
-- Work Week 4.5 days per week with one half day of administrative (charting, patient follow-up, care coordination, etc.).

COMP & BENEFITS
Salary up to $140K DOE
Medical/Dental
LTD/STD
Retirement Plan - 401K with a 4% match
Life Insurance
CME: CME 5 days and $3,000
Vacation/Holidays 29 Days PTO, sick and holiday
Malpractice covered by facility
Relocation assistance