Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant, Inpatient Orthopedics (36 hrs)

Analytical skills to resolve highly complex problems requiring the application of clinical, scientific or technical principles, theories and concepts and in-depth, cross-functional experience-based knowledge. Attending surgical rounds, ordering and interpretation of diagnostic tests, pre-and post-op care/counseling, surgical wound management, and casting/bracing.

Position Summary/ Department Summary:
Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, Inpatient Orthopedics

Key Responsibilities:

• Comprehensive care of Pediatric Orthopedic patients from newborn through young adult admitted to a busy surgical service.
• Attending surgical rounds, ordering and interpretation of diagnostic tests, pre-and post-op care/counseling, surgical wound management, and casting/bracing.
• Coordination of care including admission, specialty consultation, management of medical comorbidities, patient education, and discharge. 
• Responding to emergent situations. Triage/ family calls.
• Provide specialty consult expertise to inpatient wards/ICU/community providers.
• Schedule: 36 hours per week, three 12-hour shifts Monday through Friday, 7a-7p, rotate into weekend coverage monthly including rotation through Boston and Waltham inpatient units. Optional holiday shifts.

Minimum Qualifications
Education:

• A Masters Degree in Nursing or Masters Degree in Physician Assistant Studies

Experience:

• Previous experience as a PA/NP in pediatrics, orthopedics or other related area is strongly preferred.
• A strong desire to work in the pediatric orthopedic setting.
• Ability to work in collaboration with a large group of orthopedic surgeons, trainees, and multidisciplinary staff is essential.
• Analytical skills to resolve highly complex problems requiring the application of clinical, scientific or technical principles, theories and concepts and in-depth, cross-functional experience-based knowledge.
• Communication skills to effectively deal with conflicting views or issues and mediate fair solutions, and well-developed writing skills.
• A high level of flexibility and a solution-based mindset in order to manage urgent and often unpredictable situations that arise in an inpatient setting.

Licensure/ Certifications:

• A current MA license to practice as a NP (FNP or PNP) or PA