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Locum - Nurse Practitioner - Surgery - Orthopedic Coos Bay, OR
Updated 11/13/25
97420, Coos Bay, Oregon, United States
Nurse Practitioner
Surgery-General
Job at a glance
Degree Required
DNP
MSN/MSRN
Position Type
Locums/Travel
Work Environment
Clinic/Private Practice
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job description
Job description
Partner with VHS in our mission to elevate healthcare staffing to new heights. Our dedicated locum recruiters are ready to assist with your next assignment, whether temporary or permanent. We take care of you, so you can take care of others.
VHS is looking for a qualified Nurse Practitioner - Orthopedic.
At VieMed, Live Your Life isn't just a company tagline. It's a passionate commitment to improving the lives of every patient and employee.
Benefits Include:
**VHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer (“EEO”)/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/E-Verify Employer and welcomes all to apply**
#LiveYourLife
Partner with VHS in our mission to elevate healthcare staffing to new heights. Our dedicated locum recruiters are ready to assist with your next assignment, whether temporary or permanent. We take care of you, so you can take care of others.
VHS is looking for a qualified Nurse Practitioner - Orthopedic.
- City: Coos Bay
- State: OR
- Start Date: Pending Privileges
- End Date: TBD
- Description: In collaboration with the attending physician prepares and records patient history develops and implements a plan of care participates in daily rounds on assigned patients and documents the pertinent symptoms findings diagnoses and care plans. Utilizes electronic medical record for order entry and documentation. Participates in multidisciplinary rounding responds to coding and documentation queries and participates as requested in quality and safety initiatives. PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESOrders or performs diagnostic studies such as but not limited to EMG electrocardiogram compartment pressure measurements and x-ray examinations including special xray examinations CT MRI and bone scans etc.Performs procedures such as but not limited to digital blocks regional anesthesia and minor outpatient surgical procedures such as but not limited to: tendon repair wound closure wound management wound debridement incision and drainage needle biopsy percutaneous pinning of fractures k-wire removal and hardware removal.Performs diagnostic and therapeutic procedures including but not limited to joint and bursa aspirations closed reduction of fractures and dislocations injections of joints tendons trigger points and bursa as well as brace cast and splint applications.Assists in surgery to include but not limited to first assist deep and superficial tissue closures application of appliances and any other action delegated by the surgeon. Conducts hospital rounds writes orders and otherwise assists the Orthopedic surgeon.Serves as primary orthopedic call for Bay Area Hospital’s patients in the Emergency Department and various inpatient units. Will participate in call coverage along with other employed and non-employed PA’s and NP’s including regular weekday weekend and 24-hour call. May be asked to rotate schedule to provide call during holiday weekend and night coverage.Evaluates and clarifies clinical conditions formulates and implements a treatment or therapeutic plan for hospitalized patients dictates discharge summaries histories and physicals. SKILLS AND ABILITIESProficiency with the electronic health records for documentation assessment and care management performing these activities concurrently with provision of care throughout the shiftAbility to work independently and perform effectively in stressful and/or emergent situations.
- 1099 Pay Rate: Competitive Market Rates (W-2 Pay Packages available upon request)
- Certification Requirements: Board Certified
At VieMed, Live Your Life isn't just a company tagline. It's a passionate commitment to improving the lives of every patient and employee.
Benefits Include:
- Competitive 1099 Pay Packages
- A+ rated Malpractice Insurance Carrier, including tail coverage
- Weekly Pay Schedule via Direct Deposit
- Robust Referral Bonus Program
- 24/7 Dedicated team committed to your success throughout your time with VHS
- Dedicated recruiter for all assignment needs
- Dedicated in-house credentialing and compliance team
- Licensure, certification, travel and other reimbursements when applicable
- Access to discounts on travel, entertainment, and retail via PerkSpot
**VHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer (“EEO”)/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/E-Verify Employer and welcomes all to apply**
#LiveYourLife
