NURSE PRACTITIONER
Company: Orthopaedic Hospital
Role summary
NURSE PRACTITIONER is a full-time role at Orthopaedic Hospital in Los Angeles, California, United States (on-site). Posted 2026-09-01. Experience level: 2-5.
- Job title
- NURSE PRACTITIONER
- Company
- Orthopaedic Hospital
- Location
- Los Angeles, California, United States
- Work arrangement
- on-site
- Employment type
- full-time
- Category
- Healthcare Support
- Experience level
- 2-5
- Date posted
- 2026-09-01
Looking for a rewarding role where you can make a real difference in patient care? This Nurse Practitioner position at a leading Orthopaedic Hospital offers a fantastic opportunity to work with a dedicated team and expand your expertise. It's a great chance to grow your career in a supportive environment.
Job description
Position: Nurse Practitioner
Location: On-site; Los Angeles
Reports to: Advanced Practice Provider Manager
Employment Type: Full time
About the Role
Under the general supervision of physician faculty, the Pediatric Orthopedic Nurse Practitioner coordinates care for pediatric orthopedic patients across outpatient and urgent care settings, managing acute, chronic, surgical, and congenital conditions. This role may carry independent responsibility for fracture and subspecialty clinics, with the potential to assist in physician-led clinics.
What You'll Do
Perform evaluative non-surgical consults, including pre-operative exams
Perform therapeutic procedures such as fracture reduction, injections and aspirations, splinting, and casting/cast removal
Take patient histories, complete assessments, and develop evidence-based plans of care and discharge plans
Order, review, and evaluate laboratory and radiology studies
Manage non-surgical orthopedic problems independently within scope of practice; manage surgical problems in collaboration with physicians
Make independent clinical decisions consistent with California laws and regulations
Assist physicians with surgical and orthopedic procedures in clinic and Urgent Care, including fracture reductions, as needed
Document care in a timely manner per organizational policy
Collaborate with an interdisciplinary care team
Provide patient and family education
May help train incoming nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and other new hires
Contribute to nursing protocols and orthopedic care algorithms
May assist in the operating room
Perform other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
Master's Degree in Nursing
Active California RN license and California Nurse Practitioner license
National Provider Identification Number (NPI)
BCLS and PALS certification
Preferred Qualifications
3–5 years of related experience
National Certification from AANP, ANCC, or the National Certification Board of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners and Nurses
EMR experience
Bilingual English/Spanish
Additional Requirements
Individual DEA license (Schedule II–V).
Ability to work variable shifts, including some weekends, rotating between the Outpatient Clinic and Urgent Care Center
Flexibility to adjust clinic volume/coverage based on operational needs
May require travel to satellite facilities
Work Environment
This role is based in an outpatient department, urgent care center, and orthopedic clinic setting, with exposure to x-rays, cast saws, paging systems, and a high-volume pediatric patient population. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.