NURSE PRACTITIONER - ORTHOPEDIC/TRAUMA CLINIC (NW & ROUND ROCK)

Company: OrthoLoneStar PLLC
Location: Texas City
Posted on: October 18, 2024

Job Description:

Texas Orthopedics is seeking a dedicated Nurse Practitioner with experience in orthopedics and/or trauma to provide high-quality care in our clinic setting. The ideal candidate will work closely with our orthopedic surgeons and other healthcare professionals to assess, diagnose and treat patients with musculoskeletal conditions and traumatic injuries. They will work in the Northwest Austin and Round Rock office on a part-time basis with a potential to increase to full-time hours which would then come with benefits.

The specific responsibilities of the Nurse Practitioner encompass but are not limited to the following:

• Performs medical examinations and evaluations, diagnoses, treatment, follow-up, consultations and health education appropriate for the patient's age and situation.
• Obtains patient histories and develops patient care charges, ensuring completeness and accuracy of documentation.
• Orders, obtains and interprets appropriate diagnostic tests.
• Designs, orders and documents appropriate treatment plans/plans of care including prescriptions of medications based on a comprehensive review of HPI and diagnostic results.
• Communicates plan of care with appropriate providers including the collaborative physician, the primary care provider, the referring provider, the nursing staff, and the case manager.
• Communicates plan of care with the patients and family members. Provides patient and family instruction related to the plan of care, disease process, new treatment plans, and medication regimens.
• Provides medical care for ill and injured patients in accordance with accepted standards of care.
• Performs or assists in any duties required for efficiency, quality, and to meet patients and physicians schedule.
• Provides health education to patients and families as required and appropriate.
• Documents medical findings and care provided in the patient's clinical record, including information of laboratory and radiographic studies.
• Collaborates with physician or other health care team members regarding patients' health needs, outcomes and effectiveness of care plan.
• Assists with discharge planning.
• Initiates appropriate contact with other health care providers as required.
• Establishes and maintains constructive working relationships with practice staff, doctors, patients and other individuals that are encountered in the course of conducting business.
• Comply with federal HIPAA regulations and practice policies for the privacy and security of patient information. Skills Required:
  • Ability to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the patient population(s) served.
  • Highly effective verbal and written communication skills are required to interact with patient families, staff and providers. Minimum education requirements:
    • Current State of Texas licensure as a Nurse Practitioner required. Physical Requirements
      • Prolonged periods of standing, walking and moving
      • Must be able to lift and hold 50 pounds at times
      • Frequent exposure to sharp objects, chemicals, bloodborne pathogens and patient bodily fluids

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