Nurse Practitioner
Department: Orthopedics
Schedule: Full-time
Shift: Days
Hours: 8:00am - 5:00pm, M-F
Job Details: - Nurse Practitioner
- 1-2 years recent experience
DESCRIPTION
Chelsea Community Hospital is a not-for-profit hospital established in 1970. Located in Chelsea, Michigan. CCH is a member of Saint Joseph Mercy Health System. CCH is nationally recognized for both quality of care and patient satisfaction by national ranking organization Press Ganey, and is accredited by the Joint Commission. CCH attracts more than 300 physicians in almost all disciplines, with leading edge technology, including the largest and strongest MRI in Michigan. CCH is consistently ranked in the top five percent of hospitals in the country for inpatient satisfaction, employee engagement, and physician satisfaction. CCH has been recognized for two consecutive years as one of the Best Places to Work in Healthcare” by Modern Healthcare Magazine and the Studer Group.
SUMMARY
The Nurse Practitioner provides quality health care within the Orthopedic Service Line to all patient age groups.Duties include:Establish and oversee Pre-Op clinics/classes, oversee H & P clinics; complete medical histories, order and interpret laboratory tests and x-rays, conduct EKG’s / blood draws, prescribe medications and other therapies, oversee pain medications, monitor and record patient progress, educate patients about their surgery, assist in surgery as needed, inpatient rounding and medication oversight,participate in Practice Call Schedule as assigned, refer patients to physicians and other health care providers as needed, promote wellness practices, and other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Masters Degree in Nursing or Related Area. Certified as a Nurse Practitioner in Orthopedics, Surgery, Primary Care or Family Care. Must have current unrestricted licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Michigan.
