Nurse Practitioner, Joint Reconstruction, Orthopaedic Surgery

About the role

The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery & Rehabilitation Medicine at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University seeks a full-time Assistant Director of Nursing / Nurse Practitioner, Joint Reconstruction.

Responsibilities

• Support the outpatient clinic operations for Joint Reconstruction Service physicians in a reliable, timely, and efficient manner.
• Provide consultation to clinical staff regarding the nursing management of Joint Reconstruction Service patients.
• Collaborate with other members of the Department, other health care professionals, and physicians to enhance the quality of patient care outcomes.
• Utilize evidence-based practice data to identify trends and improve outcomes.
• Collaborate with healthcare team to ensure efficient patient admission, transfer, and discharge.
• Support the delivery of quality patient care by holding self and staff accountable to meet or exceed established standards.
• Act as a clinical resource for novice staff members and assist experienced staff in problem-solving skills for complex patient care situations.
• Attend weekly grand rounds and case presentations to build knowledge base.
• Absorb and process paperwork and patient logistics for residents on the service.
• Create clear, succinct, thorough, and appropriate clinic notes, utilizing templates where possible to improve efficiency.
• Arrive on time to clinic and stay until all necessary and reasonable tasks have been completed.
• Follow and anticipate attending physician instructions, especially for common tasks.
• Continually seek to increase knowledge and understanding of the Orthopaedic joint reconstruction sub-specialty.
• Arrange consults when appropriate.
• Use macro templates in EHR systems.
• Create progress and discharge notes, where appropriate, for each patient seen.
• Participate in the development, implementation, and evaluation of clinically based education programs.
• Participate in specialty associations for the enhancement of continuing education.
• Perform other tasks for the department and practice as needed.
• Demonstrate flexibility to adapt to new and evolving challenges.
• Recognize changes in clinical situations and act in a timely manner.
• Adhere to the hospital and medical group policies and procedures.
• Model the WE CARE values of the institution.

Qualifications

• New York State Registered Nurse & Nurse Practitioner Licensure.
• 2+ years of experience in a professional practice (preferred).