Orthopaedic Surgery - Physician

Orthopaedic Surgery - Physician at Ascension Saint Thomas West Hospital - Ascension summary:

This position is for a Nurse Practitioner specializing in orthopedic surgery at St. Thomas West Hospital, providing individualized primary healthcare services including diagnosis, treatment, and patient education. The role requires a Master's degree in Nursing and appropriate licensure and certifications, with responsibilities such as performing assessments, ordering diagnostic studies, and managing health conditions. The employer is a faith-based, non-profit health system offering comprehensive healthcare services and employee benefits.

• Department: Orthopedic Services
• Schedule: Full-time
• Hospital: St. Thomas West Hospital
• Location: Nashville, Tennessee 37205

Paid time off (PTO)
Various health insurance options & wellness plans
Retirement benefits including employer match plans
Long-term & short-term disability
Employee assistance programs (EAP)
Parental leave & adoption assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Ways to give back to your community

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer.

In collaboration with a physician, provides for the expansion of individualized primary healthcare services by diagnosing and treating certain acute or chronic health conditions.

Responsibilities:

• Obtain patient history and perform assessment via observation, interview and examination. Order, perform and interpret diagnostic studies.
• Perform preventative health assessments, screening, immunizations and patient care.
• Provide direct treatment and management of health conditions via prescriptive authority or referral to other healthcare providers or community resources.
• Counsel and educate patients and their families/caregivers concerning preventative health, treatment options and community resources.
• Document delivery of health care and nursing processes in accordance with specific specialty area standards and network nursing policy.

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Nurse Practitioner credentialed from the Tennessee Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
• Licensed Registered Nurse credentialed from the Tennessee Board of Nursing or current home state license for multi-state license recognition "Compact State" obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.

Education:

• Master's degree of Nursing required.

No additional preferences

Ascension Saint Thomas is a leading health care system with a 125-year history of providing care to the community, and is the only faith-based, non profit health system in Middle Tennessee. Today, the health system offers a highly comprehensive system of care, consisting of a network of hospitals, affiliated joint ventures, medical practices, clinics and specialty facilities.

Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of thousands of associates delivering compassionate, personalized care across hospitals, clinics and senior living communities.

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Keywords:

Orthopedic Surgery, Nurse Practitioner, Healthcare, Patient Care, Diagnostic Studies, Chronic Disease Management, Preventative Health, Prescriptive Authority, Master's Degree Nursing, Licensed Nurse