Physician Assistant / Nurse Practitioner or Clinical Nurse Specialist I NE – Lutheran Hospital Surgical (PRN)

Lutheran Hospital has a PRN opportunity for an Experienced Advanced Practice Provider to join their surgical team. This position entails First and Second Assist in the OR covering orthopaedic and general surgery cases.

Schedule

Variable- various weekday shifts between 7:00 am – 3:30 pm however Mondays, Wednesdays, or Fridays would likely be needed most. Nationally certified Advanced Practice Provider who provides primary and/or specialty care in a variety of healthcare settings. Functions in collaboration with the health care team in accordance with certification and licensure. Practice emphasizes health promotion, disease prevention and the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic health problems. Responsible for dissemination of knowledge through instructing, leading and developing educational programs.

Responsibilities

• Conducts thorough medical histories, performs complete physical examinations (where indicated), initiates appropriate lab, radiology tests or other special tests required for evaluation of illness, and scrutinizes lab data to establish a record of the patient's current health status and to develop a working diagnosis and treatment plan. - Participates in medical team rounds; collaborates with nursing, medical and other healthcare team members regularly to ensure quality patient care. - Ensures continuity of care by serving as a liaison between patient and other members of the multi-disciplinary care team or with other specialty areas as necessary. - Supports professional development of the health care team. - May serve as clinical preceptor for students. - Other duties as assigned.