APP I, Specialty Clinic _ E Pain Management
About The Position
The APP I provides direct, high-quality, patient-centered care to patients with routine to moderately complex conditions in the Pain Management Specialty department. The role uses specialized clinical knowledge to interpret data and determine appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. The APP I works under minimal supervision and exercises independent judgment on moderately complex issues while contributing to organizational goals. The position collaborates with senior professionals and a multidisciplinary care team to develop clinical methods, address clinical scenarios, communicate with patients and families, and improve clinical services and processes. It also supports quality improvement, peer review, patient safety, regulatory compliance, accurate electronic medical records, ongoing professional learning, and the integration of new clinical workflows. Department-specific clinical guidelines, schedules and call schedules, volume expectations, and equipment-use policies apply. The position is full-time on the day shift at 222 Medical Circle in Morehead, Kentucky.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in a Nurse Practitioner Program, Physician Assistant Program, or other specialized clinical advanced education, such as Midwifery or Anesthesia.
- Demonstrated ability to work under minimal supervision and use independent judgment in daily practice.
- Current, unrestricted specialty license or certifications as applicable to the job.
- Active, unrestricted Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant licensure in Kentucky (Ohio, if applicable).
- National Board Certification in the relevant specialty, if applicable.
- BLS, PALS, and ACLS certifications, if applicable.
- Only paid experience in the same related field counts; part-time and PRN experience is prorated based on hours worked. Volunteer work and academic-credit internships are not counted.
- An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive clinical care for patients with routine to moderately complex needs, interpreting clinical data and determining appropriate interventions.
- Exercise independent judgment in patient care and moderately complex issues; modify care approaches and processes with management approval as needed.
- Pursue educational advancement and continuous learning to maintain clinical competencies, board certification, and licensure.
- Collaborate with senior professionals to develop clinical methods, techniques, and analytical approaches; anticipate clinical scenarios and discuss potential solutions with management.
- Identify process and quality improvement opportunities, including potential new clinical services for the discipline.
- Follow department-specific clinical guidelines, schedules and call schedules, volume expectations, and equipment-use requirements.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives, peer review, and patient safety protocols; comply with regulatory standards and organizational policies.
- Maintain accurate, timely, and thorough electronic medical records that meet billing, coding, and legal requirements.
- Work with a multidisciplinary care team and communicate diagnoses and treatment plans clearly and empathetically to patients and families.
- Participate in departmental meetings and contribute to clinical practice improvements.
- Uphold organizational values and support inclusivity, safety, operational efficiency, system-wide initiatives, and new clinical workflows.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
