Nurse Practitioner, Ortho Access- Sports Med and North Liberty Campus

We are seeking an organized, motivated, and efficient Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to independently evaluate and manage patients with a broad spectrum of musculoskeletal conditions. This role enhances timely access to orthopedic care with collaborative support from our subspecialty orthopedic teams.

About the Role

The APP will manage non-surgical cases independently at our Prairie Meadow Drive location. For surgical cases, the APP will coordinate referrals to the appropriate surgical team. The role may include performing in-office procedures such as joint injections, depending on experience. Occasional cross-coverage in the Orthopedic Injury Walk-In Clinic (North Liberty Campus) is expected, where the APP will evaluate and manage acute musculoskeletal injuries (within 7 days), including splinting and casting. Training for these tasks will be provided.

Responsibilities

Ortho Access Clinic

• Perform evaluation and management for a variety of orthopedic conditions.
• Order medical diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, and prescribe, dispense, or deliver medications under a collaborative practice agreement.
• Follow up with patients on diagnostics/labs and manage care longitudinally if surgical or subspecialty consultation is not needed/desired.
• Consult and collaborate with other care team members, applying clinical judgment to address health issues.
• Influence others to adopt best practices.
• Complete patient medical records, reports, and forms for treatment and billing purposes.
• Improve quality of care by performing chart reviews and participating in performance improvement committees.
• Collaborate with subspecialty teams in Orthopedics to facilitate care and escalate surgical conditions appropriately.

Ortho Walk-In Clinic

• Triage, evaluate, and manage orthopedic injuries such as acute back pain, sprains, strains, tendon and ligament injuries, suspected fractures, and joint pain.
• Order appropriate imaging (e.g., X-ray, CT, MRI) when indicated.
• Provide initial management, including the use of durable medical equipment (e.g., wrist splints, slings, boots), splinting, or casting.
• Educate patients on their injuries and facilitate follow-up care with subspecialty surgeons and providers.
• Collaborate with MCNL Emergency Room staff to transfer patients when more appropriate for their care.
• Work with specialty teams in Orthopedics to facilitate care.

Qualifications

• A Master's degree is required. A Master's degree or DNP in Nursing is preferred. If the Master's degree is in a related field, a Baccalaureate degree in nursing is required.
• Current license to practice nursing in Iowa and certification in a specialty area are required.
• Licensure as an ARNP in the state of Iowa is required.
• 2+ years of patient care experience, which can be obtained through clinical rotations or clinical practice.
• 2+ years of demonstrated experience and/or knowledge of orthopedic patient care.
• Experience working effectively in a welcoming and respectful workplace environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Timeliness and promptness in documentation.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience working in an orthopedic outpatient clinic is highly desired.
• Relevant orthopedic experience in an ED or Urgent Care setting will be considered.

Schedule

• Full-time position.
• Evening shift every Thursday (12:00 PM – 8:00 PM).
• Every other Saturday (8:00 AM – 2:00 PM).

Work Location

• Primary location: Orthopedics Prairie Meadows Drive.
• Cross-coverage location: Main Campus North Liberty Hospital, a state-of-the-art 469,000 square foot facility opened in Spring 2025. This location offers comprehensive orthopedic care, including outpatient, inpatient, and surgical services, along with imaging, laboratory, physical therapy, pharmacy, and emergency department services.