Acute Care Orthopedic Advanced Practice Provider, Orthopedics (Joint, Trauma and Spine) Inpatient

Relocation to Charlottesville required

This Advanced Practice Provider is a vital member of the UVA Orthopedic Team, supporting postoperative Adult orthopedic patients across the care continuum, quality, safety, and regulatory compliance initiatives, provides specialty nursing consultation, and is accountable for collaborating with teams to design, implement and evaluate evidence-based care practices.

The interprofessional team is comprised of experienced registered nurses, social workers and case managers, physicians, nurse practitioners, pharmacists, medical, and surgical specialists.

This APP collaborates with a talented team of APPs to meet the team Mission and Vision: To improve the health of patients by providing advanced nursing specialty consultation, working with interprofessional teams to optimize evidence-based care, patient safety, and efficiency in healthcare delivery, and applying advanced systems thinking to impact care and enhance the health of specialty populations served.

Candidates with Adult Acute/Geriatric or Critical Care specialty certification considered. 2+ years of adult transplant CNS experience preferred. Final determination of hire contingent upon successful credentialing/privileging and acquisition of prescriptive license preferred, but not required.

Works with, treats and manages Orthopedic patients follow trauma, joint replacements and spine procedures.

Provides patient care services as part of a healthcare team. Responsible for assessment, diagnosis and implementation of treatment plans. Orders and interprets laboratory and diagnostic tests. Consults with other members of the healthcare team when appropriate. Instructs patients and family members regarding treatment.

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