Advanced Practitioner

INDIANAPOLIS NEUROSURGICAL GROUP PC•Terre Haute, IN

2h•Onsite

About The Position

At Goodman Campbell Brain and Spine (GCBS), every member of our team is essential to fulfilling our mission to deliver exceptional and timely neurosurgical care with a steadfast emphasis on quality. We work to cultivate an authentic culture through purposeful actions that convey collaboration, respect and a shared vision of excellence. We truly value every interaction we have – with our patients and each other. Our team is at the heart of all we do as an organization, and each employee has the opportunity to enhance the level of service we provide to our patients. We are in search of like-minded individuals, who are pursuing a job of purpose that impacts the lives of patients. We are seeking a dedicated, capable, and experienced Advanced Practice Provider to join our interventional pain management practice at Union Hospital in Terre Haute, Indiana. This APP will provide collaborative medical care and treatment with the interventional pain management physicians utilizing protocols that have been developed by the Anesthesiologist and APP, allowing the APP to see patients independently. The APP is able to seek consultation with the Anesthesiologist in accordance with the outlined collaborative agreement. The ideal candidate will be self-driven and seeking a role where they can make a significant contribution to the ongoing development and direction of this growing interventional pain management practice to provide optimal patient care. This APP will work collaboratively with other providers in the clinic and the management team to identify areas for growth, improvement, and development of the interventional pain management program. To be successful in this role, you should exhibit exceptional customer service abilities to align with Goodman Campbell’s dedication to a positive patient experience. Outstanding employees in this role are detailed, accurate and efficient while striving to deliver the highest level of patient service. As this role is an essential part of our team, active communication and respectful collaboration with peers is vital to success. This is a full time position working Monday-Friday.

Requirements

Ability to work independently.
Excellent judgement and decision-making.
Commitment to ongoing education and development.
Critical listening skills, ability to listen attentively and show empathy.
Ability to communicate clearly to patients, family, and colleagues in a constructive manner.
Excellent oral and written communication, collaboration, problem-solving and organizational skills
Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to effectively manage conflict, addressing issues in a manner that maintains good working relationships.
Ability to keep detailed records and provide written documentation in a complete, accurate, readable, and timely manner.
Ability to utilize patient information to meet identified goals.
In depth knowledge and understanding of health promotion and maintenance with ability to develop, implement, and communicate patient education plans.
Strong Pharmacology, anatomy, and physiology knowledge.
Desire to work with all types of people and work as a team member.
Advanced computer knowledge.
Requires knowledge of service standards and regulatory standards that govern patient care delivery and practice operations.
Ability to develop and implement educational plans.
Ability to counsel patients concerning medical conditions and treatment plans.
Master’s Degree in Nursing with National Certification as an Adult, Acute Care, or Family Nurse Practitioner or Masters from an accredited Physician Assistant Program and national certification from NCCPA or AAPA
Requires current unlimited Indiana State license as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse or Physician Assistant
Requires unlimited Indiana controlled substances registration certificate
Requires unlimited DEA
Current BLS Certification

Nice To Haves

Previous experience with interventional pain management preferred.
Previous experience with neurosurgery preferred.

Responsibilities

At Goodman Campbell, we function as a team.
Communication and collaborative planning are vital for smooth day-day operations.
Responsible for assessing and diagnosing patients by performing and obtaining comprehensive or problem-focused examinations and medical histories.
Interpretation of diagnostic studies to assess patient problems and health care needs.
Prescribes, recommends, and/or employs medical treatment in accordance with approved policies and with attention to efficacy and safety.
Makes patient care decisions based on an assessment of the individual's complaints and according to the collaborative agreement. Evaluates patient’s response to health care provided and the effectiveness of care.
Counsels patients and/or families regarding medical processes, management of the health illness, and the proposed treatment plan.
Maintains appropriate records detailing the patient’s treatment plans and outcomes. Initiates timely consultation and referral when the problem exceeds scope of practice and/or expertise.
Completes all documentation of clinic visits the same day the patient is seen in the office.
Develops an ongoing plan for healthcare with an emphasis on prevention and self-care with the patient and family when appropriate.
Assist with procedures as delegated by the physician.
Performs peer-to-peer reviews when necessary for insurance approval.
Conducts timely follow-up, prioritizing patient phone calls that require advanced clinical judgement and/or are of a complex nature.
Regularly communicates with other office staff to ensure patient needs are met.
Contributes to the professional development of others by sharing knowledge and skills, providing and accepting feedback, and contributing to the education of staff and students.
Complies with professional, regulatory, governmental and departmental standards.