Inpatient Orthopedic Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Inpatient Orthopedic Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Location: Memorial Regional Medical Center, Mechanicsville, VA
Position Type: Full-Time
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8 AM - 5 PM

Join Our Growing Team!
Memorial Regional Medical Center is seeking a dedicated and skilled Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our established inpatient orthopedic surgery program. As we expand our services in the Mechanicsville area, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact on patient care and contribute to the success of our orthopedic team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Patient Care: Provide direct assessment, management, and coordination of care for patients in both routine and emergent situations.
• Daily Rounds: Collaborate with physicians to review patient progress, addressing any concerns according to clinical pathways and best practices.
• Care Coordination: Act as a liaison among consulting physicians, nurses, and ancillary services, independently ordering necessary services.
• Discharge Planning: Work with Care Managers to ensure smooth transitions of care, including writing prescriptions, conducting medication reconciliations, and arranging home health services as needed.
• Documentation: Maintain thorough and accurate records of patient assessments, treatment plans, and medical management.
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Engage with an interdisciplinary team to enhance the quality of care through evaluation, planning, and delivery of comprehensive services.
• Patient Advocacy: Uphold the dignity and respect of all patients, families, and staff, reinforcing our commitment to providing quality healthcare in a supportive environment.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Nursing (MSN) from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program or equivalent qualification for Physician Assistant.
• Current NP or PA license in Virginia.
• Minimum of 1-2 years of experience preferred.
• Strong clinical assessment and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.

Benefits & Compensation:

Full Comprehensive Benefit Package to include:

• Medical Plans, Vision, Dental, Prescription Drugs
• Life Insurance Options
• Disability Insurance, Short and Long Term
• Wellness Plan
• Flex Spending and Health Savings Account
• Eligible Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Allowed Time Off plus Holidays
• Competitive Compensation
• Relocation Expense
• CME Annual $3,000

Region:

Richmond is more than just the state capital and a hub for history, the city is also well-known for its long-standing art culture, up-and-coming food scene, and breweries that top national lists. The creative culture is palpable in Richmond, and it extends throughout the many different and diverse neighborhoods.

Richmond is a city of culture, nature, food, and more! There are infinite things to do in RVA, from dining at James Beard-nominated restaurants to white water rafting down the mighty James River, from visiting world-class museums to attending incredible ethnic festivals.

Memorial Regional Medical Center serves residents of Richmond, Hanover and Henrico counties, and Virginia’s Northern Neck, providing compassionate health care of the highest quality. Memorial Regional and St. Mary’s are the only hospitals in Richmond to earn 2009 Magnet Recognition® status, awarded by the American Nurses Credentialing Center for excellence in nursing.

Fully accredited by the Joint Commission (JCAHO), we have been nationally recognized for clinical excellence and stroke care, and we are ranked among the top 10 percent of hospitals in the country for cardiac surgery and overall cardiac care.

Our world-class physicians are experts at treating a wide range of medical conditions, but we also believe in treating the whole person. Our Mission is to deliver compassionate, quality health care to every patient, every time.

On September 1, 2018 Bon Secours Health System and Mercy Health combined to become the United States’ fifth largest Catholic health care ministry and one of the nation’s 20 largest health care systems. Bon Secours Mercy Health serves communities along the east coast and in Ohio and Kentucky.  

At Bon Secours Mercy Health, we are dedicated to continually improving health care quality, safety and cost effectiveness. Our hospitals, care sites and clinicians are recognized for clinical and operational excellence. By utilizing robust measurement and reporting processes, we hold ourselves accountable for enhancing care and improving outcomes for our patients, residents and clients. Through partnerships and by investing in innovative processes, technology and products, we are continually striving to drive health care quality while reducing costs and in addressing health care issues facing entire communities (such as enhancing access to behavioral health care services and fighting opioid dependency).
Bon Secours Mercy Health at a glance:

• Not-for-profit Catholic health system sponsored by Bon Secours Mercy Ministries
• Provides almost $2 million each day in community benefit
• Owns, manages or joint-ventures facilities in seven states
• 43 hospitals, more than 1,000 care sites
• More than 57,000 employees, including 2,100 physicians and advanced practice clinicians