Nurse Practitioner (APRN)

About Vero Orthopaedics

As experts in their fields, our specialists and orthopaedic physicians at Vero Orthopaedics apply their dedication and expertise to provide customized treatment plans focused on each patient's needs and goals. We treat a broad range of orthopaedic injuries and conditions and are proud to offer rehabilitative, diagnostic, and other services to keep our patients moving.

Since 1976, our physicians and specialized staff have been the region's experts in orthopaedic and rehabilitative care. With our commitment to serving the needs of each patient, we proudly offer both innovative and conservative treatments for compassionate, individualized care throughout the Treasure Coast.

At Vero Orthopaedics, we know that our employees are our greatest assets when it comes to providing exceptional orthopaedic care to our patients.

Position Overview

Vero Orthopaedics is seeking a skilled and dedicated Nurse Practitioner (APRN) to join our growing team. This position offers a unique opportunity to work alongside fellowship-trained physicians in the clinical setting, providing comprehensive patient care throughout the continuum of treatment. This position will also have the opportunity to assist physicians in our in-office procedure rooms.

The Nurse Practitioner will evaluate and treat patients in the clinic, assist with preoperative and postoperative management, provide perioperative assessments, and collaborate closely with physicians, anesthesia providers, nursing staff, and rehabilitation professionals to optimize patient outcomes.

The ideal candidate will possess strong clinical skills, a patient-centered approach, excellent communication abilities, and experience caring for surgical patients in a fast-paced environment. Experience in orthopaedics and Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) nursing is strongly preferred.

• Key Responsibilities
• Evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients in the clinic under physician supervision and collaborative practice agreements.
• Conduct new patient consultations, follow-up visits, and postoperative evaluations.
• Develop and implement treatment plans in collaboration with supervising physicians.
• Order, review, and interpret diagnostic tests, imaging studies, and laboratory results.
• Educate patients regarding diagnoses, treatment options, surgical procedures, recovery expectations, and postoperative care.
• Perform preoperative history and physical examinations and assist in surgical clearance processes as appropriate.