Orthopedic APN Nurse Practitioner Per Diem

TheOrtho Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) utilizes a patient-centered coordinated care model, demonstrating competencies in leadership, direct clinical practice, consultation/collaboration, coaching/guiding, research, and ethical decision-making. The APN works collaboratively with the practice/hospital team to assess, plan, and implement care for individuals with health and safety needs. Preference for an experienced APP caring for Orthopedic patient population. The APN will perform orthopedic consults in ED and on the units as well as managing care for joint and spine program patients (Inpatient/ Outpatient) Coverage needed is Mondays and Fridays.

Qualifications:

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

1. Graduate of an

NLN/AACN

accredited nursing program. 2. Master's or Doctorate degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program. 3. Maintains clinical competencies through continuing education and clinical practice. 4. Experience in a relevant patient care setting (or as regulations dictate). 5. National Provider Identifier (NPI). 6. Prescriptive authority through CDS and DEA registration according to New Jersey state law. 7. Collaborative agreement with physicians on staff. 8. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 9. Proficient computer skills that include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

1. NJ State Professional Registered Nurse License. 2. Advance Practice Nurse License. 3. BLS AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification. 4. Board certified by AANP or

ANCC. 4. AHA

Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification.