The Orthopedic Hospital is seeking candidates for a full time Nurse Practitioner for the PACE clinic.
- Ideal candidate will have 3+ years of experience- preferably in ICU/ER
- NP responsibilities may include completing the pre-op and ad hoc assessment, drawing labs, EKG and complete pre-surgical education. Can also include new patient, IM history, physicals conducted for perioperative evaluation and optimization of surgeries, test results
The Orthopedic hospital is among a select number of hospitals in the US devoted exclusively to orthopedic care. The hospital is located in Fort Wayne, Indiana, a great location for families, affordability, lakes, cool neighborhoods and offers a balance of a big city, small-town feel.
Fort Wayne, Indiana
- Rated #1 city in Indiana to raise your kids
- Second largest city in Indiana with a population of 360,000+ and clinic draw of 1.2 M
- Always ranked in the top 10 Lowest Cost of Living cities in the country
- Excellent public, private, and parochial schools, as well as colleges and universities
- Active academic community, including Indiana University School of Medicine and The Fort Wayne Medical Education Program, a family practice residency program
- 87 public parks, 25 golf courses, over 120 miles of trails for walking, running, hiking and biking, and 300 lakes within 50 miles
- Family activities: the award winning Children’s Zoo and Science Central Art and culture; Fort Wayne Philharmonic, Fort Wayne Museum of Art, and the Botanical Conservatory
- Rated #1 city in the country for minor league sports (baseball, basketball, football, hockey, and NCAA Division I college sports)
- Close to Indianapolis (two hours), Chicago, Cincinnati, and Detroit (three-hours)
- www.visitfortwayne.com, www.cityoffortwayne.org, www.fwchamber.org
Lutheran Health Network is a taxpaying, integrated healthcare delivery system and one of the largest employers in the region. The foundation of Lutheran Health Network is an experienced team of more than 6,600 employees working together with the more than 800 physicians who make up its medical staff. The network’s more than 100 access points in northern Indiana include physician offices, urgent care clinics, outpatient centers and eight hospitals consisting of 973 licensed beds – 797 in Allen County alone. Lutheran Health Network continues to provide patients with extensive access to specialized services through its hospitals, patient care centers and physician practices. The strength of LHN allows it to recruit highly skilled physicians, innovate with the newest technology and participate in clinical research. These attributes enable LHN to sustain and grow its spectrum of services, and most importantly, deliver the highest levels of choice, support, care and patient experience that have long been its hallmark.