PRAC Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner

Beacon Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine is a nationally known and respected leader in providing sports medicine and orthopedic care for over twenty five years with 20+ locations in Southwest Ohio (Cincinnati and Dayton), Northern Kentucky and Southeastern Indiana.

At SCA Health, we believe health care is about people – the patients we serve, the physicians we support and the teammates who push us forward. Behind every successful facility, procedure or innovation is a team of 15,000+ professionals working together, learning from each other and living out the mission, vision and values that define our organization. 

As part of Optum, SCA Health is redefining specialty care by developing more accessible, patient-centered practice solutions for a network of more than 370 ambulatory surgical centers, over 400 specialty physician practice clinics and numerous labs and surgical hospitals. Our work spans a broad spectrum of services, all designed to support physicians, health systems and employers in delivering efficient, value-based care to patients without compromising quality or autonomy.  

What sets SCA Health apart isn’t just what we do, it’s how we do it. Each decision we make is rooted in seven core values: 

• Clinical quality 
• Integrity 
• Service excellence 
• Teamwork 
• Accountability 
• Continuous improvement 
• Inclusion 

Our values aren’t empty words – they inform our attitudes, actions and culture. At SCA Health, your work directly impacts patients, physicians and communities. Here, you’ll find opportunities to build your career alongside a team that values your expertise, invests in your success, and shares a common mission to care for patients, serve physicians and improve health care in America.    

At SCA Health, we offer a comprehensive benefits package to support your health, well-being, and financial future. Our offerings include medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401k plan with company match, paid time off, life and disability insurance, and more. Please visit, https://careers.sca.health/why-sca, to learn more about our benefits.

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Position Summary:

A nurse practitioner employed by Beacon Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine is expected to assist in the medical and surgical care of patients in both the inpatient and outpatient setting as outlined in the Principal Duties and Responsibilities below.  A Beacon nurse practitioner will report directly to their respective attending physician and will participate in all aspects of patient care as indicated and will be expected to perform duties described.

Position Responsibilities/Standards:

Outpatient Clinics

• Attend outpatient clinics and participates in the initial evaluation, as well as, longitudinal care of patients.
• Obtain detailed medical history and perform comprehensive physical examination of patients.
• Order and review appropriate diagnostic testing including radiographs, CT scans, MRI’s, EMG’s and DEXA scans.
• Conduct procedures (under direction and appropriate level of supervision of the attending physician), including but not limited to: management of closed fractures including casting and splinting and aspiration/injection of bursae and/or joints.
• Develop and implement plan of care with attending supervision.
• Complete appropriate documentation of all evaluations, care and services rendered to the patient in their medical record in a timely fashion.
• Make appropriate referral for consultations when indicated.
• Provide both pre and post operative patient education to patients and their families.
• Respond to telephone inquiries of patients and provide appropriate medical care, referral for consultation or counseling.
• Communicate with referring or primary care physicians, athletic training and physical therapy staff regarding patient care and treatment.
• Provide follow up and health maintenance care including the appropriate adjustment of medications in accordance with established protocols or in response to specific instructions from the attending physician.
• Prescription of medications to accomplish the plan of treatment as delineated by attending physician.
• Organization and task assignment to other healthcare team members (RN’s, MA’s and technicians) to facilitate flow of patients.
• Must have a basic understanding of current CMS guidelines for E&M coding of medical services rendered.
• Must have a basic knowledge of electronic medical record (EMR) usage and basic computer skills.
• Accompany Physician in the Operating Room on certain days.

Inpatient Care

• Complete records on all inpatients as directed by attending physician in accordance with hospital policy and standards.
• Notifies attending physician on call, house physician on call or supervising physician regarding any unusual or unexpected events or problems requiring direct physician consultation.
• Provide routine medical management of inpatient care including ordering of diagnostic tests, labs, x-rays, medications (within the scope of the PA license) nutrition and managing adjunctive care.
• Participate in multidisciplinary rounds and communication of treatment plans with orthopedic physician, nursing staff, and families.
• Manage discharge of patients with appropriate disposition, follow up planning, adjunctive therapy management and education.
• Make assessment of emergency conditions in conjunction with attending physician and implement appropriate management.

      On –Call or Special Requirements

1. Responsibilities of the nurse practitioner to be available after hours or on weekends will vary by physician and circumstance.  An NP may be requested and/or required to attend sports physicals, sporting events or clinic coverage on nights or weekends at the discretion of their attending physician.
2. An NP may also be required to remain available or called to assist their attending physician for hospital call responsibilities.
3. An NP may on occasion be requested to assist the attending physician by triaging, evaluating or assist in management of an emergency department patient or after hour call from a patient of the practice.  It is expected that this type of special requirement would not be a routine clinical practice.
4. An NP may be requested to be an informal educator or formal clinical preceptor for a number of various students ranging from ATC students, physician assistant students and fellows.

Education/Experience Required:

• Licensure or eligible for licensing as a Nurse Practitioner in the State of Ohio and other appropriate states. Graduate of an accredited NP program. 
• If prescriptive authority is requested as part of practice privileges, the NP must provide evidence of prescriptive authority eligibility as approved by the State Medical Board of Ohio.
• Maintains CME hours for recertification (50 hrs CME category 1 and 50 hrs CME Category II) every two year period, and successful completion of their recertification examination every six years. Also maintains State of Ohio licensure per guidelines. 

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position does not have any positions reporting to it.  However, the incumbent provides training and guidance to clinic support staff and others as appropriate.

Working Conditions

Generally busy clinical environment including office, clinics, operating room and hospital.  Will be required to travel to various clinic and hospital based locations.  There is requirement for prolonged standing and walking and moderate physical activity. Work environment involves exposure to potentially dangerous materials and situations that require following extensive safety precautions and may include the use of protective equipment.  Will work with blood or blood borne pathogens and will require OSHA training.

Success Factors

• Good organizational skills needed to manage multiple tasks in a busy clinical environment.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently while making autonomous and medically sound decisions
• Above average oral and written communication skills
• Ability to effectively communicate and work with physicians, residents, nurses, patients, families, staff, other healthcare professionals, and management
• Ability to work with and maintain confidentiality of patient, patient account and personnel data
• Flexibility in work schedule needed
• Exceptional customer service skills
• The ability to work as a team member is necessary for this position
• Adherence to Allied Health bylaws and regulations
• Seeking continuously to improve the quality of care provided by the Beacon Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine
• Adheres to established facility safety requirements and procedures to ensure a safe working environment. Identifies potentially unsafe situations and notifies supervisor

Supervising responsibility:

Responsible for making recommendations and/or decisions for hiring, corrective actions, terminations and performance evaluations.

Physical Requirements:

Physical requirements for the position include the ability to frequently hear and communicate orally, see up close and at a distance, read and comprehend, stand, sit, walk, reach, handle, and/or feel objects.  Must be able to climb, pull, push and kneel.  Maximum unassisted lift = 25 lbs.  Average lift less than 10 lbs.