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CNP/PA for Pediatric Orthopaedics - SMS-3686
Southern Illinois University - School of Medicine
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Posted: 07-Jul-25
Location: Springfield, IL
Internal Number: 4928172
?The NP/PA will see new patients referred to the Pediatric Orthopedic Service.
?Performs initial evaluations, assesses, utilizing physical assessment skills, and documents the needs of patients and family members.
?Participates in, plans, develops, organizes and evaluates the programs in Orthopedics for continuity of care.
?Develops implements and reviews medical and nursing protocols relating to orthopedic patients from referring institutions.
?Participates in the interpretation of assessment data in order to determine actual or potential problems.
?Assists in the formulation of plan of care with physicians and other health care professional. Plans, implements and evaluates nursing interventions based on assessed needs.
?Orders appropriate therapy, recommends pain treatment, and refers patients who are surgical candidates to the appropriate surgeon.
?May round on hospitalized patients in order to assure the transition of patients between hospital, home and outpatient care.
?Responds appropriately in emergency situations.
?Reports actual or potential risk management situations utilizing the practice notification system.
?Teaches patients and family members on necessary post-op care and non-surgical condition management.
?Develops, reviews, and evaluates a wide range of patient educational material related to the practice of orthopedic medicine.
?Provides and participates in professional educational activities related to orthopedic patients.
?Participates with the physicians and divisional researchers in the enrollment and maintenance of patients on designated research protocols related to health and prevention.
?Through appropriate committees, initiates and participates in nursing and interdisciplinary research.
?Participates in the publication of approved research findings.
?Demonstrates responsibility and accountability for own professional status.
?Promotes positive interpersonal relationships and demonstrates effective communication methods.
?Attends Faculty and Divisional meetings.
?Supports and participates in divisional activities as part of the Orthopedic Team.
2.Received a passing score on the national certifying exam; and
3.Licensure as a Certified Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in the State of Illinois or (eligible for licensure);
4.Sensitive to the needs of underrepresented minority populations
About Southern Illinois University - School of Medicine
SIU School of Medicine was established in 1970 with a mission to educate physicians for central and southern Illinois. We are a medical school with four areas of excellence: medical education, patient care, research and community service. SIU School of Medicine provides education to undergraduate medical students, medical and surgical residents, fellows, and physician assistant students. Our clinical practice, SIU Medicine, includes a team of more than 250 health care professionals including university physicians and faculty members who are collectively dedicated to providing excellent medical care, advancement of care through research, and training the next generation of physicians. As the premier provider of health care services, SIU Medicine offers both primary care and specialized treatment services including preventative and diagnostic. SIU works in partnership with hospitals and clinics throughout central and southern Illinois to meet the health care needs of our communities.
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