Naples Comprehensive Health (NCH)
Naples Comprehensive Health (NCH)
About HSS at NCH
At Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) at Naples Comprehensive Health (NCH), we don’t settle for ordinary—we redefine what’s possible in healthcare. Ranked the #1 orthopedic hospital in the nation by U.S. News & World Report for 15 consecutive years, and the #1 orthopedic hospital in the world by Newsweek, HSS has partnered with NCH to bring that world-class legacy home to Naples. We’ve built a state-of-the-art facility where cutting-edge surgical innovation, advanced rehabilitation, and pioneering research all come together to offer patients world-class excellence in care. Learn more at HSSatNCH.org, HSS.edu, and NCHMD.org.
At HSS at NCH, we foster a vibrant, high-performing culture that empowers people to thrive as themselves. Our team is made up of some of the brightest minds in the field, driven by a relentless pursuit of innovation and a shared commitment to pushing boundaries in healthcare. Together, we’re not just treating patients—we’re delivering outcomes that transform lives.
Why Join Us?
Joining HSS at NCH means more than taking a job—it’s an invitation to contribute to something greater. You’ll collaborate with leading experts in a dynamic environment that challenges you to be your best, alongside the best. Here, you’ll become part of a future that’s as groundbreaking as our beginning—and that’s something to be passionate about. At HSS at NCH, you’ll find a career that fosters your growth and empowers people to move better, live healthier, and make a lasting impact.
JOB SUMMARY
The Advanced Practice Provider HSS, under the supervision of the physician, according to established practice guidelines and utilizing evidence-based clinical practice standards, provides inpatient and outpatient management, consultations, and co-management of surgical patients.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Other duties may be assigned.
· Assesses the physical and psychosocial status of patients by means of interview, health history, physical examination, diagnostic studies and recognizes deviations from the normal. Then develops a diagnosis and works collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team to formulate and implements the treatment plan.
· Scrub with collaborating surgeon in operating room
· Performs complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, as credentialed
· Diagnosing medical and surgical problems and prescribing necessary treatment and services for quality patient care.
· Implements appropriate management based on laboratory results, physical assessment, routine diagnostic and follow-up studies, therapeutic measures, admission and discharge care in accordance with evidence-based medicine.
· Identifies, analyzes, and resolves patient care issues to foster significant improvement in patient care and outcomes
· Dictates and documents in an accurate and timely manner.
· Performs patient education and maintains provision of preventive health services
· Conducts or participates in multidisciplinary rounds.
· Participates in the department call rotation and/or weekend/ holiday rounding as required.
· Prescribe medication
· Participates in quality initiatives to ensure consistent attainment of key quality indicators
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
· Minimum of Master’s Degree in Nursing or related field from an accredited school of nursing and have completed advanced practice or nurse practitioner program.
· Licensed as an Advanced Practice Provider in the State of Florida.
· Minimum of 1 year experience in a similar role required
· Experience in Orthopedics preferred
· Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association within 3 months of hire.
· Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
· Completes all NCH yearly competencies within the allotted timeframe.
· Strong computer proficiency
· Ability to plan, organize and manage multiple priorities