Preferred Skills/Experience:
Previous orthopedic or musculoskeletal specialty nursing experience is strongly preferred.
Rural or community hospital experience is preferred.
Special Requests:
Call-off policy: 3 occurrences per 13 weeks.
Unit Details:
Provides direct patient care and clinical assessments for acute orthopedic injuries and chronic musculoskeletal conditions.
Patient population ranges from 18 months to 100+ years old and includes all orthopedic conditions.
Performs provider-ordered treatments and evaluations, monitors and documents vital signs and patient mobility, administers injections per protocol, conducts focused patient assessments and triage, and performs dressing changes.
Assists providers with in-office procedures and minor surgical interventions while maintaining sterile technique and patient safety.
Provides pre- and post-procedure instructions to patients and families, reinforces treatment plans, and addresses questions.
Manages referrals, tracks diagnostic and therapeutic test results, assists with scheduling follow-up appointments, and facilitates insurance pre-certifications.
Works with physicians, advanced practice clinicians, and athletic trainers to create efficient referral pathways and deliver coordinated patient care.
Charting system: Paragon Ambulatory.
Shift & Scheduling:
Start times vary within the 7:30 AM-5:00 PM schedule.
The schedule is Monday-Friday, with no weekends or holidays.
No call.
Overtime begins after 40 hours.
Orientation is 8 hours.
Floating Requirements:
Floats within the department with various providers.
Pre-employment modules may be required for this role. Please upload any certifications or health documents you have to your profile to expedite your on-boarding process.
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