Orthopedic Surgery Nurse Practitioner

JOB OVERVIEW Profession: Nurse Practitioner Specialty: NP

• Orthopedic Surgery Job Type: Locum Tenens Location: Mason City, IA Service Setting: Inpatient/Outpatient Coverage Type: Clinical + Call Coverage Period: ASAP – Ongoing Shift Schedule: Mon – Fri, 8a – 5p Reason for Coverage: Supplemental Coverage PATIENT INFORMATION Average Daily Volume: 160 patients/day (hospital census) Rounding: Included Phone Consults: No Case Mix: Orthopedic, Trauma, Sports Medicine FACILITY INFORMATION EMR System: GE Centricity (Clinic), EPIC (Hospital) Support Staff Available: RNs, Cast Techs, Receptionists, Surgery Schedulers PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE Hospital Privileges Required: Yes Credentialing Timeline: 60-90 days REQUIRED PROCEDURES Total hip, knee, and shoulder replacement. Hand, wrist, knee, shoulder, hip, ankle, and foot surgical procedures. Trauma injuries, fracture care, sports medicine, and other disorders. JOB REQUIREMENTS Board: Board Certified or Board Eligible Licenses: Active IA License or Universal License (IMLC) Certifications: Board Certified, Board Eligible Experience: New graduates accepted Duties & Responsibilities Round on post-operative patients Provide inpatient and ED consults Assist in surgical procedures (OR) Provide trauma and orthopedic call coverage Manage clinical care in outpatient clinic