What are the responsibilities and job description for the Orthopedic Nurse Specialist position at BJC HealthCare?
Job Description
The Nurse Practitioner is an advanced practice nurse who utilizes a high degree of knowledge, skill, and competence in a specialized patient care area. This position assesses, diagnoses, prescribes, initiates a plan of care, and evaluates outcomes within the scope of a formal collaborative practice agreement with physician(s).
- • Manages the health care of patient populations with compassion through advanced health assessment, diagnosis, intervention, and evaluation in a collaborative practice agreement with a physician.
