Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant
Comprehensive Pain and Neurology Center, PLLC Comprehensive Pain and Neurology Center, PLLC Hendersonville, TN Hendersonville, TN Full-time Full-time $80,000 - $100,000 a year $80,000 - $100,000 a year Job Title:
Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant Immediate Supervisor Title:
Physician Job Supervisory
Responsibilities:
May share in the supervision of RNs, LPNs, and/or medical assistants, depending on departmental organization General
Summary:
An exempt position responsible for providing neurologic and 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.
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 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 patient.
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 two years of nurse practitioner experience.
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.
May require skill in using computerized health information management systems.
Skill in case management, time management, problem solving, crisis intervention, multitasking, and other organizational matters.
Skill in modifying methods and techniques of professional nursing to provide appropriate nursing care and in initiating appropriate emergency response and investigatory procedures.
Abilities:
Ability to analyze complex data and draw conclusions.
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.
May include use of computer/health information management system.
Work Environment:
Combination of exam rooms and medical offices.
Frequent exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medicinal preparations, and other conditions common to a clinic environment.
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$80,000.
00 - $100,000.
00 per year
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Continuing education credits Dental insurance Health insurance Malpractice insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Medical specialties:
Pain Medicine Standard shift:
Day shift Supplemental pay types:
Bonus pay Quarterly bonus Weekly schedule:
Monday to Friday Work setting:
Clinic In-person Outpatient Work Location:
In person.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant Immediate Supervisor Title:
Physician Job Supervisory
Responsibilities:
May share in the supervision of RNs, LPNs, and/or medical assistants, depending on departmental organization General
Summary:
An exempt position responsible for providing neurologic and 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.
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 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 patient.
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 two years of nurse practitioner experience.
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.
May require skill in using computerized health information management systems.
Skill in case management, time management, problem solving, crisis intervention, multitasking, and other organizational matters.
Skill in modifying methods and techniques of professional nursing to provide appropriate nursing care and in initiating appropriate emergency response and investigatory procedures.
Abilities:
Ability to analyze complex data and draw conclusions.
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.
May include use of computer/health information management system.
Work Environment:
Combination of exam rooms and medical offices.
Frequent exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medicinal preparations, and other conditions common to a clinic environment.
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$80,000.
00 - $100,000.
00 per year
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Continuing education credits Dental insurance Health insurance Malpractice insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Medical specialties:
Pain Medicine Standard shift:
Day shift Supplemental pay types:
Bonus pay Quarterly bonus Weekly schedule:
Monday to Friday Work setting:
Clinic In-person Outpatient Work Location:
In person.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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