Under the general supervision of the Orthopedic Institute for Children-UCLA Faculty, coordinates the care of pediatric orthopedic patients in the outpatient and the urgent care settings managing acute, chronic, surgical and congenital conditions. The Nurse Practitioner may responsible for independent fracture and subspecialty clinics and potentially assisting in physician clinics. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES - Performs evaluative non-surgical consults, including pre-op exams. Performs therapeuti... more detailsc procedures, such as but not limited to non-operative outpatient orthopedic procedures; including fracture reduction; injections and aspirations; splinting; application and removal of casts and other orthopedic appliances as needed.- Takes patient histories, makes assessments and develops plans of care based on sound medical judgement and research based evidence to develop and implement discharge plans in both the urgent care and outpatient settings.- Orders, reviews and evaluates laboratory reports and radiology studies.- Manages non-surgical orthopedic problems independently within scope of practice, surgical problems in association with the physician.- Makes independent decisions following California laws and regulations.- Provides care with the highest level of customer focus service with members, physicians and staff.- May assist physicians in surgical and orthopedic procedures in clinic and Urgent Care, including fracture reductions.- Documents medical information and charts on timely basis, per OIC's Bylaws.- Collaborates with interdisciplinary team members.- Works effectively with physicians and other health team members to meet comprehensive needs of members.- Provides patient and family education.- May participate in training of incoming nurse practitioners, physician assistants and other new hires.- Assists in development of nursing protocols, orthopedic care algorithms, and other patient-care related documentation.- May be requested to assist in the operating room.- Has excellent interpersonal relationship skills.- Maintains ongoing personal and professional education requirements.- May be involved in community based education/care programs/projects.- Performs other duties as requested or assigned. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS - Must be flexible and able to adapt to rapid changes in pace, volume and clinic coverage, as well as hours and schedule changes needed to accommodate operational needs of the organization.- Must be willing to increase volume in or add on additional clinics when physicians are unavailable.- May be required to work at satellite facilities.- Must be available to work variable shift schedules including some weekend days and rotating between Outpatient Clinic and Urgent Care Center. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS AND SUCCESS INDICATORS - Patient outcomes meet or exceed medical standards as evidenced by successful completion of treatment and review by physicians.- Medical records are completed in a timely manner as evidenced by Medical Records Department documentation.- Charge tickets meet billing and professional standards as evidenced by random chart audits.- Positive patient, physician and staff relations as evidenced by satisfaction surveys, confidence level and positive comments. QUALIFICATIONS - Three to five (3-5) years of related experience preferred.- Masters Degree in Nursing, required- California state RN license and California Nurse Practitioner license, required- National Provider Identification Number (NPI) - Individual Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) license issued by the United States DEA for Schedule II-V controlled substances.- BCLS and PALS certification required- National Certification from one of the following organizations: American Academy of Nurse Practitioners; American Nurses Credentialing Center; National Certification Board of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners and Nurses (recommended) - Computer Skills EMR experience a plus.- Bilingual English/ Spanish communication skills a plus.
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