Inpatient Orthopedic Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Bon Secours Mercy Health • Mechanicsville, VA, United States • $200k - $250k / year • 2w ago

Inpatient Orthopedic NP or PA - Join our growing team at Memorial Regional Medical Center in Mechanicsville, VA

Inpatient Orthopedic Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Location: Memorial Regional Medical Center, Mechanicsville, VA
Position Type: Full-Time
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8 AM - 5 PM

Join Our Growing Team!
Memorial Regional Medical Center is seeking a dedicated and skilled Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our established inpatient orthopedic surgery program. As we expand our services in the Mechanicsville area, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact on patient care and contribute to the success of our orthopedic team.

Key Responsibilities:

Patient Care: Provide direct assessment, management, and coordination of care for patients in both routine and emergent situations.
Daily Rounds: Collaborate with physicians to review patient progress, addressing any concerns according to clinical pathways and best practices.
Care Coordination: Act as a liaison among consulting physicians, nurses, and ancillary services, independently ordering necessary services.
Discharge Planning: Work with Care Managers to ensure smooth transitions of care, including writing prescriptions, conducting medication reconciliations, and arranging home health services as needed.
Documentation: Maintain thorough and accurate records of patient assessments, treatment plans, and medical management.
Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Engage with an interdisciplinary team to enhance the quality of care through evaluation, planning, and delivery of comprehensive services.
Patient Advocacy: Uphold the dignity and respect of all patients, families, and staff, reinforcing our commitment to providing quality healthcare in a supportive environment.

Qualifications:

Master's degree in Nursing (MSN) from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program or equivalent qualification for Physician Assistant.
Current NP or PA license in Virginia.
Minimum of 1-2 years of experience preferred.
Strong clinical assessment and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.

Benefits & Compensation:

Full Comprehensive Benefit Package to include:

Medical Plans, Vision, Dental, Prescription Drugs
Life Insurance Options
Disability Insurance, Short and Long Term
Wellness Plan
Flex Spending and Health Savings Account
Eligible Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
Allowed Time Off plus Holidays
Competitive Compensation
Relocation Expense
CME Annual $3,000

About Memorial Regional Medical Center

Memorial Regional Medical Center serves residents of Richmond, Hanover and Henrico counties, providing compassionate health care of the highest quality. Fully accredited by the Joint Commission (JCAHO), we have been nationally recognized for clinical excellence and stroke care, and we are ranked among the top 10 percent of hospitals in the country for cardiac surgery and overall cardiac care.

About Bon Secours Mercy Health

On September 1, 2018 Bon Secours Health System and Mercy Health combined to become the United States' fifth largest Catholic health care ministry and one of the nation's 20 largest health care systems. #J-18808-Ljbffr