Nurse Practitioner- Orthopedics

Summary

The Nurse Practitioner (NP) is a licensed provider responsible for the assessment and management of various patient populations, including medical and surgical cases. The NP will perform diagnostic and therapeutic interventions, develop care plans, and conduct ongoing evaluation.

• Provides direct care, counseling, and teaching to a designated patient population in ambulatory, inpatient, operative, and/or procedural settings.
• Performs complete histories and physical examinations.
• Orders, interprets, and evaluates appropriate laboratory and diagnostic tests.
• Develops appropriate plans of care and follow-up based on diagnostic, laboratory, and physical examination findings.
• Provides high‑quality and timely documentation including admission and progress notes, procedure notes, operative notes, and discharge summaries.
• Performs bedside procedures as appropriate to the patient population.
• Orders medications and writes prescriptions according to organizational and regulatory policies and procedures.

Master’s Degree in Nursing required.

Registered Nurse (RN) – State License

Nurse Practitioner (NP) / Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) – State License

Experience as a nurse practitioner: 2–3 years preferred.

• Skilled in taking medical histories and interpreting findings.
• Maintains quality control standards.
• Remains calm and effective in emergency situations.
• Interprets, adapts and applies guidelines and procedures.
• Communicates clearly and establishes effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, and the public.

• Standing Frequently (34–66%)
• Walking Frequently (34–66%)
• Sitting Occasionally (3–33%)
• Lifting Frequently (34–66%) 35 lbs+ (with assisted device)
• Carrying Frequently (34–66%) 20–35 lbs
• Pushing Occasionally (3–33%)
• Pulling Occasionally (3–33%)
• Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Balancing Frequently (34–66%)
• Stooping Occasionally (3–33%)
• Kneeling Occasionally (3–33%)
• Crouching Occasionally (3–33%)
• Reaching Frequently (34–66%)
• Gross Manipulation (handling) Frequently (34–66%)
• Fine Manipulation (fingering) Frequently (34–66%)
• Feeling Constantly (67–100%)
• Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Vision – Far Constantly (67–100%)
• Vision – Near Constantly (67–100%)
• Talking Constantly (67–100%)
• Hearing Constantly (67–100%)

• Remote Type:
  Onsite
• Work Location:
  
  One Hospital Road
• Scheduled Weekly
  
  Hours:
  
  40
• Employee Type:
  Regular
• Work Shift:
  
  Day (United States of America)
• Pay Range: $ – $ per year
• Grade: 7

Martha's Vineyard Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

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