What are the responsibilities and job description for the APRN position at Comprehensive Pain Care?
Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) who is clinically confident, professional, dependable, and passionate about improving patients' quality of line. The ideal candidate will possess extensive clinical expertise, a passion for patient-centered care, and a comprehensive understanding of diverse medical specialties. Your advanced training and collaborative approach will ensure optimal patient outcomes while adhering to regulatory standards and best practices.
Duties
- Conduct thorough patient assessments, including physical examinations and vital signs, to establish accurate diagnoses.
- Evaluate and manage patients with acute and chronic pain conditions.
- Prescribe medications and treatment plans in compliance with state regulations and collaborative practice agreements.
- Manage acute and chronic conditions across multiple specialties including gastroenterology, geriatrics, behavioral health, infectious disease care, and pain management.
- Utilize electronic health records (EHR/EHR systems like Epic or eClinicalWorks) for documentation, order entry, and medical records management.
- Collaborate closely with physicians, specialists, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate comprehensive patient care.
- Provide patient education on health coaching, medication administration, nutrition, and disease prevention strategies.
- Maintain compliance with HIPAA regulations and ensure all medical documentation meets legal and institutional standards.
Qualifications
- Current licensure as an APRN with valid certification in your specialty area.
- Current DEA registration or ability to obtain one.
- Prescriptive authority in accordance with Arkansas requirements.
- Demonstrated experience working in pain management, primary care, orthopedics, neurology, or another relevant specialty preferred.
- Proficiency in EMR/EHR systems.
- Strong knowledge of physiology, pharmacology (including CPT coding), medical terminology, and diagnostic evaluation techniques.
- Familiarity with complex medical conditions including chronic pain syndromes, neuropathic pain, musculoskeletal disorders, fibromyalgia, radiculopathy, autoimmune and inflammatory conditions.
- Excellent client communication skills with the ability to educate patients across diverse populations.
- Knowledge of Workers' Compensation law and utilization review processes is advantageous.
Join our team to provide exceptional advanced practice nursing that enhances patient outcomes through expert clinical care combined with compassionate service delivery!
Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person