FASO ARNP/ PA

Job Title: Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner/PA for Florida Advanced Spine & Orthopedic Practice

Reports To: Chief Medical Officer & Director of Nursing

Supervises: None 

Locations: Brooksville, Wesley Chapel, Trinity

Job Summary: 

The ARNP/PA will play a crucial role in ensuring the success of our surgical team by providing advanced nursing care to patients undergoing surgical procedures, participating in office-based visits and clinical care. The ARNP/ PA will also be familiar and competent in participating in the performance of orthopedic and spinal surgical procedures, conduct rounds at hospitals for our providers, take call, review imaging, see in-office patients, prescribe medications, and other patient care responsibilities, as needed

Objectives of this Role:

• Conduct pre-operative assessments of patients to determine their medical status and readiness for surgery.
• Develop and implement individualized patient care plans based on medical history, surgical requirements, and patient needs.
• May assist the surgical team during the operation by anticipating needs and providing support.
• Monitor patients post-operatively, manage pain, prevent complications, and promote healing.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare team members, including surgeons, anesthesiologists, and other nurses.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives to ensure safe, effective, and efficient patient care.
• Participate in ongoing education and professional development to maintain current knowledge and skills.

Skills and Qualifications

• Highly skilled at assessing patients prior to surgery and providing them with perioperative care
• Extensive knowledge of aseptic and sterile techniques
• Ability to collaborate with surgeons and other healthcare professionals
• Solid understanding of patient health and safety standards
• Excellent organizational skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Nursing
• Must hold current license/registration to practice
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Must have the ability to exercise sound judgment and discretion
• Familiar and competent in participating in the performance of orthopedic and spinal surgical procedures, including interventional injections
• Proficiency in EHR medical charting system and other computer software needed, including eClinical Works and/or Athena

This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the ARNP/PAs position and is not an exhaustive list of skills, efforts, duties, or responsibilities associated with the role.