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Facility: Aberdeen Clinic
Location: Aberdeen, SD
Address: 3015 3rd Ave SE, Aberdeen, SD 57401, USA
Shift: Day
Job Schedule: Full time
Weekly Hours: 40.00
Department Details
Working with an orthopedic surgeon in clinic and in OR.
3 mid levels supporting 4 physicians
Daytime hours but call is required
4 day work week available
Job Summary
The Orthopedic Surgery Nurse Practitioner provides advanced nursing care for patients with musculoskeletal conditions requiring surgical intervention. The NP works collaboratively with orthopedic surgeons, physical therapists, and other healthcare professionals to evaluate, treat, and manage patients pre- and post-operatively, ensuring optimal functional recovery. Conduct thorough musculoskeletal and neurological assessments of patients with orthopedic surgical needs. Order, review, and interpret diagnostic imaging such as X-rays, MRIs, CT scans, and labs. Collaborate with orthopedic surgeons in surgical planning and patient management. Provide preoperative preparation including patient education, risk assessment, and optimization. Manage postoperative care including wound care, pain management, mobility plans, and complication monitoring. Monitor patients in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Coordinate multidisciplinary care with physical therapy, occupational therapy, and pain management teams. Educate patients and families on diagnosis, treatment plans, rehabilitation, and injury prevention.
Document clinical findings, interventions, and progress accurately in electronic medical records. Participate in clinical research, quality improvement, and patient safety initiatives.
Qualifications
Master's or Doctorate degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
If APRN was licensed prior to August 1, 1995, master's degree in nursing is preferred.
Experience in orthopedic surgery, trauma, or musculoskeletal care preferred.
Current licensure as a Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner in each state of practice.
Current Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) permit to prescribe controlled substances in each state of practice.
State Controlled Substance License (if required by State)
National board certification as an Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP-BC) or ACNPC-AG), Acute Care Adult (ACNP-BC). Additional certifications require approval from a market executive leader: Family (FNP-BC) or (FNP-C), Adult-Gerontology Primary Care (AGPCNP-BC) or (A-GNP), Adult (ANP-C)
Obtains and subsequently maintains required specific competencies and certifications as outlined on privilege form.
Privileging documents and related credentialing requirements will supersede this job description in defining minimum qualifications, criteria, and scope of practice, if variation between documents exists.
Benefits
Sanford offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit .
Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org .
Sanford has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.
Practice Details: 4 day work week, call is required.
Req Number: R-0254055
Job Function: Advanced Practice Provider
Featured: No
Specialty: Orthopedic Surgery
Visas Accepted: N/A
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