Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Fragility Fracture Job Durham area,North Carolina USA,Nursing

Job Location

Duke Clinic 1H Ortho Trauma

Job Summary

Implement APP driven care coordination system in conjunction with Ortho Trauma providers emphasizing health equity and higher risk patient needs within 1H Orthopaedic Trauma Clinic.

Provide consult services.

Provide clinical care management to fracture patients related to osteoporotic disease.

and act as a liaison to existing DUHS and community resources.

Job Duties and Responsibilities Specific to Fragility Fracture Position

HRSN Screening on intake for all 1H Ortho Trauma patients with corresponding entry of NCCARE
360 and PHMO referrals for positive responders.
Appointment coordination for patients with an emphasis on liaison representation to Population Health services and to Endocrinology, Infectious Disease, and Plastic Surgery/Wound Care services.

Pre‑Operative Patient Education including expectations on care programs for osteoporosis and falls prevention and Fracture Related Infection (FRI).
Post‑operative phone calls to orthopaedic trauma patients to boost patient satisfaction and address common concerns.
Patient enrollment and maintenance of three orthopaedic trauma registries
Fragility Fracture and Osteoporosis Registry (AAOS Fracture and Trauma Registry)
Fracture Related Infection Database (Ortho c)
OTS Health Related Social Needs Equity Program

Respond to discrete high frequency patient questions on pain management protocol, osteoporosis care program concerns, and HRSN in the 90‑day post‑operative period.

Facilitate development of data dashboard and quality metrics report.

Fracture Liaison Coordination.

Implementation of standardized pathways for fragility fracture care, complex patient needs, physical therapy and HRSN; assist in developing patient discharge instructions and AVS for orthopaedic trauma patients related to osteoporosis care and follow up.

General APP Role Responsibilities

In collaboration with attending physician(s), the NP/PA performs triage, physical exams, collects and documents data, conducts diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, orders and schedules laboratory studies, diagnostic procedures and professional consultations, prescribes appropriate interventions and medications, coordinates the care of patients, and provides direct patient care services.
Analyze clinical practice patterns so as to provide the best medical care and to increase effectiveness and efficiency.
Initiate referrals to other health care provides, and/or consults with the attending physician or the collaborating physician.
Assume responsibility and accountability for managing independent patient load/clinic if deemed needed.
Be available to assess add‑ons in the clinic.
Communicate verbally and in writing all pertinent patient information to supervising MD, nursing staff, patient resource manager, home health agency, and other relevant healthcare providers.
Triages outpatient phone calls and coordinates all necessary paperwork in support of direct patient care. Communicate with family members regarding patient care and concerns; provide patient care support and follow up to ensure patient care is coordinated/communicated effectively; provide clinical instruction and oversight to nursing staff. Ensures appropriate communication with all referring physicians. Works with support staff and central Hub to maximize efficiency in clinic scheduling.
Provide timely documentation in the electronic medical record of all relevant data including results of diagnostic tests; laboratory results; patients? condition and response to therapies/interventions; communications with physician colleagues.
Communicate with patient and family any care plans, reason for procedures/meds, results of procedures, etc.

Job Eligibility Requirements Education

PA:
Graduate of ARC accredited Physician Assistant Program, Master's or Doctoral Degree preferred.
NP:
Graduate of MSN or DNP Nurse Practitioner Program for adult care.

Certification

PA: PA‑C.
NP:
Certification for the care of adults, e.g., AGNP, AGPCNP, ACNP, AGACNP, FNP, ANP.

License

PA:
Current unrestricted medical license issued by NCMB with approval to practice as PA.
NP:
Current unrestricted RN License issued or recognized by NCBON with…