Position Summary

Responsibilities

• Treats patients with orthopedic issues and manage inpatient and outpatient services and/or other situations.
• Work independently or collaboratively with the orthopedic surgery attending and resident staff as a well as the nurses, therapists, social workers and other support personnel who take part in caring for orthopedic surgery patients.
• Chart preparation according to protocol and orders appropriate x-rays for office hours using the Electronic Medical Record.
• Evaluates and diagnoses patients
• Orders and interprets diagnostic and therapeutic tests relative to patient's age-specific needs.
• Administers injections/Prescribes appropriate pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities.
• Monitors effectiveness of prescribed intervention.
• Remove/apply dressings, sutures, staples, slings and/or braces
• Reviews pre-operative instructions and explains the surgical process to patients who are about to have surgery
• Performs patient education duties; hands out brochures, and directs patients to specific Internet sites for more information
• Prescribe post op pain medication(s) as directed
• See post-op patients for wound checks and post-op care and notify attending of findings if abnormal
• Reviews post-operative discharge instructions with patients including regarding wound care and pain management.
• Triage incoming telephone calls; instructs patient and family regarding treatment instruction, then documents action taken in the Electronic Medical Record.
• Sends patient telephones prescription requests to pharmacy and documents action in the Electronic Medical Record.
• Assist with patient correspondence as needed, i.e. forms, letters of medical necessity, school notes, insurance inquiries, etc.
• Assist patients in meeting health needs by identifying potential or existing problems, exploring available alternatives and providing support to the patient and family members to make an informed decision regarding health care.
• Facilitates the patient's transition within and between healthcare settings, e.g. admitting, transferring, discharging and home care including visiting nurse referrals.
• Formulate patient care protocols and critical pathways.
• Assist with development; participate in design and implementation of clinical research trials.
• Sees patients independently, performs in depth work up, and refers patients to surgeons.
• Serve as a Mentor to new-to-practice NPs and student NPs via the Columbia University School of Nursing program.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors degree and five years of experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in management of pediatric patients with orthopedic diseases

• Clinical Doctorate preferred.

• Bilingual (Spanish/English).

Other Qualifications

• New York RN and FNP licensure
• New Jersey RN and FNP licensure
• National certification
• DEA number

Other

Benefits include CME reimbursement, association and membership dues, paid holidays, personal days, and generous vacation time. Health, life, and dental insurance, and employer matching retirement plan are also included in our inclusive benefit package.

Opportunity for incentive compensation via participation in our annual bonus plan.

No call, nights, or weekends.

This position may require working at different sites/locations based on operational needs.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.