CLN NP- DOC
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Huntsville Hospital Health System
Decatur, AL, US
Summary
The Nurse Practitioner will work alongside an orthopedic physician to provide clinical patient evaluations, surgical first assistance, and ongoing patient care. Responsibilities include interpreting diagnostic tests, performing therapeutic injections, and managing patient treatment plans.
Job Description
Overview
The Orthopaedic Center, is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Nurse Practitioner for DOC Orthopaedics and Sports medicine, an affiliate of HH-TOC. They will work directly with one of DOC's established, board-certified orthopedic Physicians. Candidate must be licensed to practice in Alabama. Primary duties include: Surgical First Assist, rounding, office/clinical patient evaluations and education, give therapeutic injections, refer to diagnostic treatment/tests, evaluate x-ray, CT, and MRI, review lab results, casting and splinting, write scripts, and dictation.
Qualifications
Education required: HS/GED
License: Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner with First Assist
Additional Skills/Abilities:
- Must be CRNP/FNP certified
- Three years previous orthopaedic experience required
- Highly self-motivated and driven with a strong work ethic
- Able to work independently
- Confident in making clinical decisions and managing patient care
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to effectively collaborate and communicate with the orthopedic surgeon and healthcare team
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment
- Organized, detail-oriented, and able to prioritize multiple responsibilities
- Experience or interest in sports medicine and orthopaedics is a plus but not mandatory
- Desire for continued learning
- Compassionate and patient-centered with good interpersonal skills
About Us
At The Orthopaedic Center, we are proud to be the region’s leading orthopaedic group, dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care. As our team continues to grow, we are seeking motivated professionals who are passionate about excellence, collaboration, and making a difference in the lives of our patients. Join our dynamic and expanding organization and become part of a team committed to outstanding orthopaedic care.
Huntsville Hospital is an 881-bed hospital that serves as the regional referral center for North Alabama and southern Tennessee. Huntsville Hospital is governed by the Health Care Authority of the City of Huntsville and is the second-largest hospital in Alabama. In recent years, the hospital has expanded its services throughout the region with the development of Huntsville Hospital Health System, which includes hospitals in Huntsville, Madison, Athens, Decatur, Boaz, Guntersville, Moulton, Red Bay, Sheffield, Scottsboro, and Fayetteville, Tenn. The Health System includes more than 2,300 patient beds and 21,000 employees.
Founded
1895
Company size
10,001+ employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Huntsville, AL
Huntsville Hospital is an 881-bed hospital that serves as the regional referral center for North Alabama and southern Tennessee. Huntsville Hospital is governed by the Health Care Authority of the City of Huntsville and is the second-largest hospital in Alabama. In recent years, the hospital has expanded its services throughout the region with the development of Huntsville Hospital Health System, which includes hospitals in Huntsville, Madison, Athens, Decatur, Boaz, Guntersville, Moulton, Red Bay, Sheffield, Scottsboro, and Fayetteville, Tenn. The Health System includes more than 2,300 patient beds and 21,000 employees.
Founded
1895
Company size
10,001+ employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Huntsville, AL
