UofL Heath

UofL Health•Louisville, KY

45d•Onsite

About The Position

UofL Health/UofL Physicians Group is seeking a FT outpatient Pain Management APRN/PA. This position will support our Interventional Pain Specialist. The Nurse Practitioner will coordinate the planning, implementation and on-going monitoring and evaluation of pain management patients in collaboration with the designated collaborating licensed physician in the clinical care setting. Responsibilities include examining, diagnosing, treating patient conditions, educating patients including medical and procedural options, prescribing medications and treatments, assisting in the coordinating continuum of care, and performing other duties to support patients.

Requirements

Master of Nursing degree from an accredited institution.
Current licensure in state of Kentucky as an APRN.
National certification as an Adult Nurse Practitioner, Emergency Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner, or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Current DEA certificate without restriction
Current BLS
Must be ACLS Certified
Demonstrates the ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate individual patient care appropriate to the age of patients served by demonstrative knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span.
Communicates appropriately with the person served regardless of their age.
Computer Skills: What computer skills are required for this job? What computer skills are preferred? Are there any specialized programs that the candidate must be able to use?
Demonstrates a commitment to service, organization values and professionalism through appropriate conduct and demeanor at all times
Maintains confidentiality and protects sensitive data at all times
Adheres to organizational and department specific safety standards and guidelines
Works collaboratively and supports efforts of team members
Demonstrates exceptional customer service and interacts effectively with physicians, patients, residents, visitors, staff and the broader health care community
Honoring and caring for the dignity of all persons in mind, body, and spirit
Ensuring the highest quality of care for those we serve
Working together as a team to achieve our goals
Improving continuously by listening, and asking for and responding to feedback
Seeking new and better ways to meet the needs of those we serve
Using our resources wisely
Understanding how each of our roles contributes to the success of UofL Health

Nice To Haves

Experience preferred

Responsibilities

Assesses the physical and psychosocial status of clients by means of interview, health history, physical examination and diagnostic studies for both inpatient and outpatient services.
Recognizes deviations from normal in the physical assessment.
Works in collaboration with a physician in formulating treatment plans for health problems and follow-up.
Manage specialty clinic
Writes prescriptions for medication, blood tests, routine diagnostic and follow-up studies and therapeutic measures.
Requests written consultation from physicians and other healthcare professionals to ensure appropriate and quality patient care.
Interprets and evaluates findings of studies/tests.
Relays appropriate information regarding patient care to the collaborating physician.
Evaluates the quality of care provided and recommends changes for improvement.
Initiates appropriate actions to facilitate the implementation of therapeutic plans that are consistent with the continuing healthcare needs of the patient.
Participates in multidisciplinary conference and ensures appropriate, quality care.
Provides symptom management for side effects related to oncologic treatment.
Assist with admissions.
Works both collaboratively and independently.
Maintains oversight of survivorship program and survivorship clinic.
Shares clinical expertise with professional and supportive personnel.
Documents and reports care in an accurate, timely manner.
Works effectively with others.
Collaborates with other health disciplines to ensure continuity and quality of care.
Promotes evidenced-based nursing practice/research by participating in clinical research and leading efforts in scientific inquiry.
Varied schedule
Mutually agreed upon call schedule
Assist in the Operation Room when necessary
Maintains professional certification in specialty area; attends and participates in national, regional, and/or local educational conferences.
Other duties as assigned
Maintains compliance with all company policies, procedures and standards of conduct
Complies with HIPAA privacy and security requirements to maintain confidentiality at all times
Performs other duties as assigned