OrthoArizona - Nurse Practitioner Hospitalist - Foot & Ankle

Foot and Ankle Practice looking for a positive and motivated Nurse Practitioner to round and take call at our local hospitals and follow-up up with patient care at our Mesa office.

Being part of the OrthoArizona team will allow you to join a company which values patient care and high employee satisfaction. OrthoArizona employees are eligible for a great benefit package, which includes Paid Time Off (PTO), health insurance, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, vision, dental and 401k. Additional benefits may apply.

We are looking for a Nurse Practitioner who is interested in podiatry and foot and ankle specialties.

Required Qualifications:

• Masters in Nursing Graduate of accredited program for nurse practitioners
• Current, unrestricted AZ State License: Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN)
• Current National Certification
• Current BLS Certification
• A current, unrestricted DEA license, or ability to obtain with prescribing authority
• Minimum of 1-3 years experience preferred in the healthcare setting
• Wound Care preferred

General Description and Qualifications:

• Demonstrates strong professionalism and passionate patient care
• Strong work ethic, takes initiative, is reliable, responsible and accountable
• Must practice excellent active listening and communication skills
• Consistently present a friendly, welcoming and professional public-facing appearance
• Able to handle high patient volumes effectively and efficiently. Has strong time-management and prioritizing abilities
• Provide direct patient care as defined by state licensure requirements. Ability to work without direct supervision
• Exercise patient care and medical decision-making autonomy within established clinical parameters under the direction of the DPM and will provide a broad range of diagnostic, therapeutic and preventative services as defined within those clinical parameters
• Develops and implement treatment plans and monitors therapeutic efficacy of treatment plans
• Provides patient counseling, education and coordination of care as necessary
• Makes appropriate patient referrals to practice physicians/DPMs and other healthcare providers
• Performs other clinical duties as directed by collaborating physician(s)/DPM(s), primarily including hospital rounds (as sanctioned by the state board of nursing and the hospitals involved)
• Shares in taking weeknight, weekend and holiday call with other professionals in the practice
• Strong computer skills and knowledge of using an EMR System; must demonstrate proficient clinical documentation
• Able to communicate effectively with all members of the healthcare team
• Adaptable, quick learner, open to feedback, being coached and coaching others
• Requires prolonged sitting, standing, frequent bending, stooping or stretching. Some lifting may be required
• Ability to work with professionals and maintain confidentiality standards

We invite you to apply if youre looking for a great opportunity to grow with a high-quality company!