What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant - Interventional Pain Management position at Christie Clinic?
Christie Clinic's department of Interventional Pain Management is seeking a full-time Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant at the University clinic in Champaign from Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm, with no night or weekend requirements.
Duties include providing diagnostic, therapeutic and preventative medicine under the supervision of the physician. Working with both Neurosurgeons and Interventionalists.
Qualifications:JOB DUTIES: (This list may not include all of the duties assigned.)
- Obtain complete medical history and physical data on patients. Review patient records.
- Interpret and integrate data to determine appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures needed.
- Perform a complete and/or focused physical exam and record findings. Establish presumptive diagnosis if needed.
- Order appropriate laboratory and diagnostic procedures. Synthesize data to determine preliminary diagnosis and therapeutic plan utilizing principles of prevention.
- Administer injections, immunizations and/or oral medications, as needed.
- Prepare written prescription orders for drugs and controlled substances.
- Interview and advise patients regarding health and illness prevention.
- Recommend community resources to meet patient and family needs.
- Instruct patient and family regarding medication and treatment instructions. Provide patient education.
- Assist physicians by recording patient progress notes, issuing diagnostic orders and transcribing orders.
- Triage patient telephone calls and provide consultation.
- Perform independent evaluations and treatment procedures in emergency situations.
- Communicate effectively with providers and staff.
- Provide monitoring and continuity of care between physician visits.
- Perform related work as required.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Graduation from an accredited school of nursing
- Successful completion of a post basic advanced practice formal education program
- Successful completion of all other requirements to practice as a nurse practitioner or physician assistant
- Successful completion of the Physician Assistants exam provided by the National Commission on the certification of Physician Assistants (PA)
- Evidence of annual completion of health related courses and/or seminars with a certificate or CEU’s
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Master’s Degree
CERTIFICATE/LICENSE:
- Current Illinois state Advanced Practice Nurse Certified Nurse Practitioner license (NP)
- Certification as a Physician Assistant (PA)
- Current Illinois Advanced Practice Nurse Controlled Substance license
- CPR Certification
TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Demands include sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, stretching and lifting up to 75 pounds. Hearing within, or correctable to, normal range, vision correctable to 20/20 and manual dexterity for the operation of office equipment is required.
TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:
Work is performed in a clinical setting and requires frequent exposure to sharp objects, communicable diseases, bodily fluids, toxic substances and other conditions common to a clinic environment. Requirements may include working irregular hours.
PAY AND BENEFITS:
The estimated pay range for this position is exclusive of fringe benefits and potential bonuses. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, qualifications, and other job-related criteria.
We also offer a substantial benefits package, including:
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Salary : $106,241 - $143,737