What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Practitioner/ PA-C Pain Management position at Surgery Partners Brand?
JOB TITLE: Nurse Practitioner or PA-C
GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES:
The Nurse Practitioner or PA-C will provide direct patient care to a specific out-patient population.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Graduation from an accredited Nurse Practitioner/PA-C Program.
- Current Certification.
- Current licensure as a Nurse Practitioner/PA-C in the practicing state.
- Intermediate knowledge of and experience utilizing a personal computer and word processing software required.
SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES:
- Ability to observe, assess, and record symptoms, reactions, and progress.
- Ability to perform medical examinations using standard medical procedures.
- Knowledge of patient care charts and patient histories.
- Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.
- Ability to make administrative and procedural decisions.
- Ability to educate patients and/or families as to the nature of disease and to provide instruction on proper care and treatment.
- Knowledge of primary care principles and practices.
- Knowledge of related accreditation and certification requirements.
- Knowledge of CPR and emergency medical procedures.
- Knowledge of current and emerging trends in technologies, techniques, issues, and approaches in area of expertise.
- Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures.
- Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
- Knowledge of drugs and their indications, contraindications, dosing, side effects, and proper administration.
- Ability to clearly communicate medical information to professional practitioners and/or the general public.