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HSS is consistently among the top-ranked hospitals for orthopedics and rheumatology by U.S. News & World Report. As a recipient of the Magnet Award for Nursing Excellence, HSS was the first hospital in New York City to receive the distinguished designation. Whether you are early in your career or an expert in your field, you will find HSS an innovative, supportive and inclusive environment.
Working with colleagues who love what they do and are deeply committed to our Mission, you too can be part of our transformation across the enterprise.
Emp Status
Regular Full time
Work Shift
Variable (United States of America)
Compensation Range
The base pay scale for this position is $187,898.88 - $204,886.38. In addition, this position will be eligible for additional benefits consistent with the role. The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be determined based on various factors, including but not limited to: scope of role, level of experience, education, accomplishments, internal equity, budget, and subject to Fair Market Value evaluation. The hiring range listed is a good faith determination of potential compensation at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.
What you will be doing
Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) offers a unique work environment, diverse job types and extraordinary career opportunities. HSS encourages and supports professional growth and development, recognizes individual contributions, and offers unique and highly competitive compensation packages. This is how we attract and retain highly skilled professionals, renowned for their leadership and vision in clinical care, teaching, research & development.
Founded in 1863, HSS is a world leader in orthopedics, rheumatology, and rehabilitation. In the most recent U.S. News & World Reports "America's Best Hospitals" issue, HSS ranks #1 in orthopedics and #3 in rheumatology. In addition, the American Nurses Credentialing Center has honored HSS with four consecutive designations of Magnet® recognition. HSS has one of the lowest infection rates in the country.
HSS physicians are team doctors for the New York Mets, New York Giants, New York Knicks, New York Rangers, New York Liberty, Brooklyn Nets, and New York Red Bulls. HSS is the Official Hospital of New York Road Runners, CUNY Athletic Conference and other professional and collegiate teams. HSS has been designated as the first National Medical Center for the USOC and is a FIFA Medical Centre of Excellence.
HSS' main campus is located on the Upper East Side of Manhattan in New York City, with additional facilities across NY, NJ, CT, and FL. For more information, please visit www.hss.edu.
Job Summary
The HSS Orthopedics Now program provides consistent, immediate access for patients 12 years and older with an undiagnosed musculoskeletal injury or sudden onset of pain to be triaged, receive an initial diagnosis, and if appropriate, quickly connected to the right subspecialized level of care.
The HSS Orthopedics Now Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) sees patients at an HSS location to triage, diagnose, treat, and when needed, refer patients to a higher level of care in an expedited timeframe.
The NP/PA sees patients autonomously, in collaboration with, and with the support of HSS physicians. The NP/PA is an advanced practice provider who is licensed to practice their profession and provides a full range of primary, acute, and specialty healthcare services. The NP/PA is responsible for diagnosing and treating acute musculoskeletal injuries including, but not limited to:
• Bone, joint, or muscle injuries
• Strains, sprains, minor dislocations, and closed fractures
• Painful, swollen, or injured joints
• Back and neck pain
• Osteoarthritis (OA)
• Pediatric injuries (12 years of age and older)
• Sports Injuries
• Steroid injections and joint aspirations
• General bracing and splinting
The Flex APP for HSS Orthopedics Now will be expected to provide planned coverage at our program's sites across the regional locations. Coverage planning will be made in advance of anticipated shifts. There will be expected travel to HSS' regional locations.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) NPs/PAs are committed to personalized, high-quality healthcare and are held to the same legal and ethical standards of care as physicians and surgeons.
Nurse Practitioner:

• Obtains/Maintains NP licenses in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut

• FNP Required

• Obtains/Maintains board certification as a NP in specialty area of practice

• Experience with injections, aspirations, and casting

• ACLS and BLS via American Heart Association

• DEA license (primary site only)

Physician Assistant:

• Obtains/Maintains PA license in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut

• Obtains/Maintains current NCCPA certification

• Experience with injections, aspirations, and casting

• ACLS and BLS via American Heart Association

• DEA license (primary site only)

Both:

• Utilizes evidence-based practice

• Committed to best practices; maintains clinical competency

• Promotes quality healthcare; seeks to improve and impact clinical outcomes

• Engaged in self -directed continued learning and professional development

• Leads and participates in both professional and lay healthcare forums, conducts research, and applies findings to clinical practice

EDUCATION - Required
Degree/Diploma Obtained and Program of Study
NP

• Masters Nursing

PA

• Bachelors Physician Assistant Studies

• Masters Physician Assistant Studies

Educational Requirements
NP

• Demonstrates commitment to professional growth & development in medical and nursing practice

PA

• Graduate of CAAHEP accredited Physician Assistant Training Program

EDUCATION - Preferred
Degree/Diploma Obtained and Program of Study
NP

• Doctorate of Nursing

Educational Preferences
NP

• Doctorate in nursing practice (DNP) preferred

CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE - Required
Title State
NP

• Nurse Practitioner (NP), License, New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut

• Nurse Practitioner, Board Certification, National

PA

• Physician Assistant License, New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut

Certification/Licensure Requirements
NP

• National board certification as a Nurse Practitioner (NP) from an agency accredited by the American Board of Nursing Specialties (ABNS) (e.g. ANCC, AANP).

PA

• Current NCCPA Certificate - 100 hours of continuing medical education must be logged every 2 years. Recertification Examination must be taken every 6-10 years and passed successfully.

• Infection Control Certificate must be current

• Must have taken child abuse recognition course

CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE - NP - Preferred
Title State
Other clinical certification, national
Certification/Licensure Requirements
Additional clinical certification in specialty area of practice
EXPERIENCE - Required
Minimum Years of Experience Type of Experience
NP
2 Years NP musculoskeletal/orthopedic practice
PA
2 Years PA musculoskeletal/orthopedic practice
EXPERIENCE - Preferred
Minimum Years of Experience Type of Experience
1-2 Years practicing in an outpatient or ambulatory setting, Sports medicine and/or emergency medicine experience
SKILLS - Required
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong customer service orientation.
Critical thinking, in-depth experience, professional knowledge in area of specialty; updated on the latest new, trends, and treatments.
Time management/organization: handles and effectively manages a daily caseload; experience with varied work schedule (flexibility); adaptable.
Collaboration and teamwork: collaborates with clinical colleagues (MDs, PAs, NPs, RNs) for advisement when necessary; develops and coordinates appropriate plan of care.
Interpersonal: confident, works well under pressure, responsible, caring, sympathetic and compassionate.
Maintains proper patient records.
Performs complete and accurate history and physical exams.
SKILLS - Preferred
Experience with electronic health record (EPIC) preferred
PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS
Continuously stand/walk or lift/handle/carry material or equipment of moderate weight
Continuously stand/walk or lift/handle/carry material or equipment of moderate weight (20 to 50 lbs).
ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING CONDITIONS
Indoor area with frequent exposure
Located in an indoor area with frequent exposure to mild physical discomfort from dust, fumes, temperature, and noise. Examples: patient care providers and laboratory technicians.
HAZARDS
OSHA Category 1
Tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids, tissues, and other potentially infectious materials.
OFFICE ACCOUNTABILITIES
Demonstrates Clinical Proficiency - Possesses a basic understanding of anatomy, physiology and disease process related to orthopedic injury.
Demonstrates Clinical Proficiency - Performs a directed comprehensive history and physical examination.
Demonstrates Clinical Proficiency - Develops a differential diagnosis, and treatment plan appropriate to the patient injury and clinical presentation.
Demonstrates Clinical Proficiency - Orders studies to ensure a comprehensive and appropriate workup for the involved patient's injury or disease.
Demonstrates Clinical Proficiency - Uses sound judgment when acting independently or escalating more complex issues to the Attending physician.
Demonstrates Clinical Proficiency - Identifies, responds to and triages emergent issues, escalates appropriately and ensures follow-up.
Demonstrates Clinical Proficiency - Performs outpatient procedures including but not limited to intra-articular injections and aspirations consistent with their DOP at the direction of the Supervising MD.
GENERAL CLINICIAN ACCOUNTABILITIES
Maintains Documentation & Manages Information - Prepares written or electronic documentation
Provides comprehensive documentation in H&P, progress notes, problem list and medication reconciliation.
Maintains Documentation & Manages Information - Prepares written documentation
Documents and accurately assesses patient events (ie, metabolic changes, neurovascular changes, abnormal lab values, skin lesions, pressure ulcer staging, etc).
Endeavors to Improve Organizational Performance - Participates in QA/PI
Participates in department QA/PI program and requested team membership while improving performance based on results obtained.
Endeavors to Improve Organizational Performance - Works collaboratively with others
Collaborates effectively with all surgical, medical and interdisciplinary team members.
Participates in Education - Coaches/orients/trains staff
Assist with training and orientation of new employees.
Participates in Education - Continuing educational programs
Completes E-learning modules on time.
Participates in Education - Maintains professional growth & development
Maintains competence and compliance with NP/PA Certification, CME requirements, BLS & ACLS certifications and attends NP/PA lectures, meetings, skills labs and hospital sponsored Conferences/Rounds when possible while demonstrating an interest in expanding and developing their knowledge base/skills as a NP/PA.
Promotes Environment of Care/Infection Control - Infection Control
Complies with policies and procedures concerning infection control and safety in order to maintain a safe and comfortable environment for patients, visitors and staff while complying with their Annual Health Assessment requirement.
Upholds HSS Professional/Clinical Standards - Communication with patients/family/staff
Initiates and maintains open, direct and effective written and verbal communication with colleagues/medical staff and all members of the department as applicable. Responds to emails and pages as soon as possible in a professional manner with compassion and understanding.
Upholds HSS Professional/Clinical Standards - Communication with patients/family/staff
Introduces and identifies oneself to patient prior to patient interaction. Verifies each patient encounter correctly by consistent use of the patient identifiers and utilizes interpreter / language services when appropriate and necessary.
Upholds Standards/Expectations of HSS Staff - Manages change
Adjusts to changing situations and triages work assignments. Demonstrates urgency and manages time to meet patient/department/hospital needs as applicable.
Upholds Standards/Expectations of HSS Staff - Privacy & confidentiality of information
Follows department policies and procedures and adheres to HIPPA protocols and procedures related to privacy and safety.
Upholds Standards/Expectations of HSS Staff - Attendance
Consistently maintains a satisfactory attendance record.
Upholds Standards/Expectations of HSS Staff - Attendance
Consistently arrives on time to work station.
Upholds Standards/Expectati...