What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Practitioner position at OSMC?
OSMC is dedicated to providing the highest quality care for diseases and injuries of the musculoskeletal system within a patient-centered, service-driven organization. Given this philosophy, each employee is expected to demonstrate a strong commitment to teamwork and to placing the patient at the center of all activities.
OSMC prides itself on the care we provide to our patients and the value we place on our employees. We offer a comprehensive benefits package and a competitive paid time off (PTO) plan that accrues biweekly, supporting an excellent work–life balance.
This position is primarily a hospital-based Nurse Practitioner role located in Elkhart, Indiana, and is employed through OSMC. The position will report directly to the practice physicians, with a dotted-line reporting relationship to the Chief Operating Officer.
The Nurse Practitioner will assess and treat patients using advanced clinical knowledge and skills, identify abnormal conditions, order labs and diagnostic imaging, assist with discharge orders and planning, educate patients on pre- and post-operative care, diagnose health conditions, develop and implement treatment plans, evaluate patient outcomes, and collaborate with or refer to physicians within the practice and the community.
Qualifications and Requirements
- Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Nurse Practitioner in an orthopedic setting
- Master’s degree from an accredited Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) program
- Certification as an Adult or Family Nurse Practitioner through:
- American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
- Nurse Practitioner Certification Center (NPCC)
- American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP)
- Current Indiana APRN licensure
- Controlled substance license and DEA registration
- CSR Prescriptive Authority
- BLS and ACLS certification