Nurse Practitioner
Job Description
*_** No call coverage + no phone triage w/ your patients** You are responsible for seeing your patients, locking your notes within 48 hours, reviewing your drug screens + responding to the call center about your telephone encounters**** *_
_*No drama + no surprises! Great colleagues + an amazing Supervising MD, Dr. John Welker.*_
_*Also, you can set your schedule to work 4 days between the hours of 7a -4p [closed from 12-1].*_
*Qualifications*
* Certified Nurse Practitioner (Required)
*Full Job Description*
_Adult Nurse Practitioner_
*Job Title: *Nurse Practitioner
*Immediate Supervisor Title: *Physician
*General Summary: *An exempt position responsible for providing chronic pain care services, including assessing, diagnosing, prescribing, treating, and educating patients. Works closely with physicians and other clinicians in a team approach to patient care.
_*** No call coverage + no phone triage w/ your patients** You are responsible for seeing your patients, locking your notes within 48 hours, reviewing your drug screens + responding to the call center about your telephone encounters**** No drama + no surprises! Great colleagues + an amazing Supervising MD, Dr. John Welker. *_
*Essential Job Responsibilities:*
Assesses patient status by obtaining health history through patient/family interviews and chart reviews; assessing presenting illness, risk factors, and family history, psychosocial situation, and cultural factors; and performing appropriate physical examination. Orders/performs appropriate laboratory diagnostic and other screening tests. Seeks other information as needed, including consultation with physicians and other clinicians, for evaluation of illness. Integrates data to determine a diagnosis and therapeutic plan, including identification of any health risks. Develops and implements treatment plan by prescribing/dispensing medications and/or injections in compliance with medical practice guidelines and state laws. Instructs patient/family regarding medications and treatments. Educates patients regarding health promotion/illness prevention. Communicates appropriate case management information to other professionals and community agencies. Prepares documentation for medical records including updating patient medical chart by posting examination and test results, diagnosis, medications, and treatment in written/computerized manner. Participates in peer reviews, chart reviews, staff education, clinical guideline development, and other continuing education and quality assurance activities to demonstrate compliance with standards, regulations, policies, and procedures. Acts as consultant/collaborator to clinical team on area of specialty. Complies with patient confidentiality requirements. Promotes patient advocacy. Collaborates with physicians in managing acute and long-term medical needs of patients. Provides monitoring and continuity of care between visits according to treatment plan including triaging patient calls/e-mails.
*Education: *BSN, MSN. Successful completion of advanced practitioner training and certification as a practitioner (general or specialized) from an approved nurse practitioner program.
*Experience: *Minimum 1-3 three years of professional nursing experience in a clinic setting, plus one year of nurse practitioner experience preferred.
*Other Requirements: *Current state registered nurse license. Current state license as an advanced registered nurse practitioner with prescriptive authority. Current CPR certification.
*Knowledge: *Knowledge of advanced practice of nursing including anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology, pharmacology and therapeutics, basic nutrition, behavioral factors, psychosocial/family systems, diagnostic testing, interpretation of results and clinical decision making, alternative treatment modalities. Knowledge of professional nursing theory, practices, and regulations related to evaluating and providing patient care, and professional ethics related to the delivery of nursing care. Knowledge of medical equipment and instruments used to administer patient care. Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish/maintain a safe work environment. Knowledge of health promotion, health risk identification, and patient education principles and techniques. Knowledge of community, professional, and educational resources.
Skills:
Skill in oral and written communication, including interviewing to gather medical histories; providing presentations, consultations, facilitation, and documentation, e.g., writing medical orders, patient education materials, and medical record updates. Skill in using a computerized health information management system, preferably eCW. Skill in case management, time management, problem-solving, crisis intervention, multitasking, and other organizational matters.
*Abilities: *Ability to interpret, adapt, and apply guidelines and procedures. Ability to establish/maintain effective working relationships with patients, clinical staff, and the public.
*Equipment Operated: *Standard medical examination room equipment and instruments.
Job Types: Full-time
Pay: $95,000.00+ per year [_*sizable monthly productivity bonuses*_]
Benefits:
* 401(k)
* 401(k) matching
* Continuing education credits
* Health insurance
* Malpractice insurance
* Paid time off
* Retirement plan
Medical Specialty:
* Pain Medicine
Physical Setting:
* Outpatient
Supplemental Pay:
* Sizeable Monthly Productivity- Based Bonus Pay
License/Certification:
* Certified Nurse Practitioner (Required)
Work Location:
* One location- Antioch office
Work Remotely:
* No
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $95,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* 401(k)
* Dental insurance
* Health insurance
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Retirement plan
* Vision insurance
License/Certification:
* Certified Nurse Practitioner (Preferred)
Work Location: In person