Nurse Practitioner - Hand/General Orthopedics
Core
Provide comprehensive patient care, including non-operative and operative orthopedic conditions, surgical first assistance, and perioperative management.
Role type
Nurse Practitioner (Orthopedics)
Builds
Orthopedic patient care pathways and surgical support
Domain
Healthcare / Orthopedics
Required skills
Orthopedic patient assessment, surgical first assistance, perioperative care, joint injections, acute care management, prescription writing, medical documentation, team collaboration
Preferred skills
None stated
Technologies
X-ray interpretation, diagnostic imaging, electronic medical records
Responsibilities
Perform complete history and problem-focused examinations; interpret x-rays and diagnostic studies; develop treatment plans; first assist orthopedic surgical cases; provide bedside treatments such as joint injections; respond to acute care needs; prescribe medication and write orders; document patient encounters and progress notes.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC