Advanced Practice Provider, Orthopedics - Per Diem
Listed on 2026-06-07
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Nursing
Healthcare Nursing
Job Title
Advanced Practice Provider – Ortho
Job Code800723; 800727 (per diem)
DepartmentOrthopaedics
Minimum Qualifications- Education:
Completion of an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program. - Experience:
No experience required. - Licensure/Registration/Certification:
Licensed as a Physician Assistant by the State of Minnesota. Physician Assistant Certification required OR Licensed as a Registered Nurse by the State of MN. Current Nurse Practitioner Certification required. BLS or ACLS certification required.
- Experience:
Prefer 1–2 years’ experience in the orthopedic surgery and clinic environment which includes First Assisting and seeing patients independently.
The Advanced Practice Provider in Orthopaedic Services is responsible for the coordination of care of orthopaedic patients. In the operating room and on the nursing units, the position will first assist the surgeon by preparing grafts, closing the incision and first and second assisting the surgeon as needed. On the inpatient nursing unit, this position will coordinate the patient’s care and assist the surgeon in directing the post‑operative nursing care for these patients.
Major functions include patient assessment, writing medication and treatment orders and performing, or directing specific tasks. Daily and rotating inpatient weekend rounding and/or call is expected. Per‑diem APP Ortho positions are required to work at least one weekend per quarter, or as determined by the Ortho department.
Job Duties and Tasks
Coordinates the management of care with the surgeon, fellow, residents and nursing staff for orthopaedic patients. Maintains knowledge of current pre‑ and post‑operative care. Changes dressings, applies and removes casts, splints and braces. Writes orders for medications and treatments as necessary to facilitate post‑operative care. Completes discharge order sets and dictates discharge summaries in a timely manner to facilitate discharge. Daily rounding on inpatients at Regions Hospital and/or affiliated sites with monthly weekend rounding and/or call responsibilities as assigned.
Obtains consults and collects pertinent patient information. Coordinates the admitting process. Maintains and reviews patient records, charts and other pertinent information. Documents in the EMR. Discusses and develops diagnosis and pharmacologic and non‑pharmacologic treatment plans with staff physician, on both inpatient and outpatient patients. Educates patient and family on the diagnosis, treatment and recovery process including prescribed medications.
Obtain history and examine patients. Orders appropriate labs, radiology exams and medications. Performs minor procedures.
Explains procedures to nursing staff to assist in care planning. Provides patients/families with explanations of treatments to assist in decision‑making/informed consent process. Obtains informed consent as needed.
Routinely discusses and collaborates with physicians and other members of the health care team regarding the patient’s plan of care. Responds to requests for consultation in a timely and effective manner in order to provide for patient care needs. Demonstrates understanding of collaborative relationships by appropriately identifying and directing patient care within the scope of practice for an Advanced Practice Provider.
Deals with conflict or confrontation in a professional manner. Participates on committees as assigned.
Functions as liaison between patient/family and other health care team members and the…
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