APRN - Orthopedics

POSITION STANDARDS
Graduate of an accredited APRN or PA academic program
National specialty certification as FNP, WHNP, PNP, ANP or certification through the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
Eligible for RN licensure in the State of NH (APRN only)
Eligible for APRN or PA licensure in the State of NH and VT
Eligible for Federal DEA Registration
BLS certification

POSITION PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Anything listed here requires a pre-employment physical by Employee Health to determine if the employee is capable of meeting the requirements.
Physical Activity:
Upper Extremity:
Push/Pull/Lift/Carry:

PART TWO: FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
Position Objective
Provides continuing and comprehensive orthopedic care to adult and pediatric individuals and their families.

Performance Expectation
Obtain comprehensive or focused history and perform physical exam.
Determine and order appropriate screening and diagnostic tests and studies.
Obtain informed consent for treatment diagnostic and therapeutic procedures and studies.
Interpret and evaluate test and study results.
Develop and implement treatment plans based on relevant findings.
Prescribe medications, treatments, and medical devices in accordance within specialty
scope of practice and applicable rules and regulations.
Initiate referrals to other providers as necessary.
Initiate admission/discharge of patients (APPs do not have admitting privileges).
Provide consultation to patients in accordance within specialty scope of practice.
Complete appropriate documentation.
Provide patient and family-centered care.
Provide education and counseling regarding the management of acute and chronic
illnesses and injuries. Encourage behavioral change and assist with self-management
skills to improve overall health, within specialty scope of practice.
Demonstrate advocacy that insure the patient's right to privacy, confidentiality and
informed consent.
Serve as a preceptor/mentor for new Advanced Practice Providers (APP)
APP students and medical students.
Assume responsibility to maintain current licensure as an APRN or PA and DEA
registration.
Attend continuing education programs to ensure ongoing professional growth and
development.
Maintain current Physician Delegation Agreement (PAs only).
Perform other duties as required or assigned.
Supports assigned orthopedic physician in provision of comprehensive, general
orthopedic care
Abide by the APD Medical Staff bylaws, Rules and Regulations and policies.
Abide by CMS Conditions of Participation for Hospitals.
Abide by all APD policies