NURSE PRACTITIONER

Position: Nurse PractitionerLocation: On-site; Los AngelesReports to: Advanced Practice Provider ManagerEmployment Type: Full timeAbout the RoleUnder the general supervision of physician faculty, the Pediatric Orthopedic Nurse Practitioner coordinates care for pediatric orthopedic patients across outpatient and urgent care settings, managing acute, chronic, surgical, and congenital conditions. This role may carry independent responsibility for fracture and subspecialty clinics, with the potential to assist in physician-led clinics.What You'll DoPerform evaluative non-surgical consults, including pre-operative examsPerform therapeutic procedures such as fracture reduction, injections and aspirations, splinting, and casting/cast removalTake patient histories, complete assessments, and develop evidence-based plans of care and discharge plansOrder, review, and evaluate laboratory and radiology studiesManage non-surgical orthopedic problems independently within scope of practice; manage surgical problems in collaboration with physiciansMake independent clinical decisions consistent with California laws and regulationsAssist physicians with surgical and orthopedic procedures in clinic and Urgent Care, including fracture reductions, as neededDocument care in a timely manner per organizational policyCollaborate with an interdisciplinary care teamProvide patient and family educationMay help train incoming nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and other new hiresContribute to nursing protocols and orthopedic care algorithmsMay assist in the operating roomPerform other duties as assignedRequired QualificationsMaster's Degree in NursingActive California RN license and California Nurse Practitioner licenseNational Provider Identification Number (NPI)BCLS and PALS certificationPreferred Qualifications3–5 years of related experienceNational Certification from AANP, ANCC, or the National Certification Board of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners and NursesEMR experienceBilingual English/SpanishAdditional RequirementsIndividual DEA license (Schedule II–V). Ability to work variable shifts, including some weekends, rotating between the Outpatient Clinic and Urgent Care CenterFlexibility to adjust clinic volume/coverage based on operational needsMay require travel to satellite facilitiesWork EnvironmentThis role is based in an outpatient department, urgent care center, and orthopedic clinic setting, with exposure to x-rays, cast saws, paging systems, and a high-volume pediatric patient population. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.