CNP/PA for Pediatric Orthopaedics - SMS-3686

The Advanced Practice Provider is a member of a multidisciplinary team responsible for the evaluation and treatment of pediatric orthopedic patients. Utilizing advanced knowledge and clinical expertise, the NP/PA acts as a clinician, coordinator, consultant, educator, leader and researcher.

Clinical Duties
*The NP/PA will see new patients referred to the Pediatric Orthopedic Service.
*Coordinates delivery of care for patients seen in the Pediatric Orthopedic Clinic with physicians and other health care providers.
*Performs initial evaluations, assesses, utilizing physical assessment skills, and documents the needs of patients and family members.
*Participates in, plans, develops, organizes and evaluates the programs in Orthopedics for continuity of care.
*Develops implements and reviews medical and nursing protocols relating to orthopedic patients from referring institutions.
*Participates in the interpretation of assessment data in order to determine actual or potential problems.
*Assists in the formulation of plan of care with physicians and other health care professional. Plans, implements and evaluates nursing interventions based on assessed needs.
*Orders appropriate therapy, recommends pain treatment, and refers patients who are surgical candidates to the appropriate surgeon.
*Facilitates continuity of care through the referral of patients and contacts the referring physicians with both phone contact and follow-up letters.
*May round on hospitalized patients in order to assure the transition of patients between hospital, home and outpatient care.
*Responds appropriately in emergency situations.
*Reports actual or potential risk management situations utilizing the practice notification system.

Teaching
*Teaches patients and family members on necessary post-op care and non-surgical condition management.
*Develops, reviews, and evaluates a wide range of patient educational material related to the practice of orthopedic medicine.
*Provides and participates in professional educational activities related to orthopedic patients.

Research
*Applies a scientific process to advance the service provided to patients.
*Participates with the physicians and divisional researchers in the enrollment and maintenance of patients on designated research protocols related to health and prevention.
*Through appropriate committees, initiates and participates in nursing and interdisciplinary research.
*Participates in the publication of approved research findings.

Administration
*Initiates and participates in the development of standards and policies regarding patient care through participation on appropriate committees.
*Demonstrates responsibility and accountability for own professional status.
*Promotes positive interpersonal relationships and demonstrates effective communication methods.
*Attends Faculty and Divisional meetings.
*Supports and participates in divisional activities as part of the Orthopedic Team.

1.Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program or Nurse Practitioner program; and
2.Received a passing score on the national certifying exam; and
3.Licensure as a Certified Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in the State of Illinois or (eligible for licensure);
4.Sensitive to the needs of underrepresented minority populations

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