Nurse Practitioner - Pain Management

Momentum Spine and Joint•Fort Worth, TX

About The Position

Momentum Spine and Joint is seeking a full-time Nurse Practitioner to provide medical services to patients under physician direction. The role delivers acute care in accordance with the Texas Nurse Practice Act, including comprehensive assessments, care planning, interventions, and evaluation of outcomes. The Nurse Practitioner works collaboratively with physicians and other healthcare team members while exercising clinical judgment and autonomy as permitted by law. The role supports safe, evidence-based, cost-effective care, accurate documentation, timely patient flow, and the practice’s quality and operational standards. Travel to other facilities may be necessary.

Requirements

Master’s degree in nursing.
Registered Nurse in the State of Texas.
Nurse Specialization Diploma.
Recognition by the Texas Board of Nursing as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN).
Prescriptive authority privileges through the State of Texas.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, and E-Clinical.
Excellent written and verbal communication, professional patient interaction, and teaching skills.
Ability to communicate effectively in collaborative nursing practice.
Strong attention to detail and thoroughness in completing work tasks.
Ability to diagnose, plan and implement nursing interventions, and evaluate patient condition.
Ability to present information and respond to questions from managers, patients, and the public.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to maintain organized systems, coordinate multiple tasks, and adjust pace to support timely patient flow.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, families, and staff.
Ability to respond quickly, physically and mentally, when priorities or a patient’s condition changes.
Flexibility and adaptability to change and variety in the workplace.
Ability to work independently with little or no supervision.
High stress tolerance, composure, and ability to handle criticism and difficult situations calmly.
Maintain current licensure and credentials and remain current in practice.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive initial, ongoing, and discharge health assessments; identify health characteristics; develop plans of care; initiate interventions; and evaluate outcomes.
Perform delegated functions under physician supervision, including differential diagnosis, use of prescriptive authority, and treatment in accordance with guidelines, protocols, or standing orders.
Accept accountability for healthcare outcomes and use critical thinking and clinical judgment within the scope of the Texas Nurse Practice Act.
Collaborate with physicians and healthcare team members to manage and coordinate patient care.
Record accurate consultation data and complete patient medical record charting routinely on the same day as the visit.
Initiate and interpret necessary invasive and non-invasive diagnostic tests or investigations.
Provide safe, evidence-based, cost-effective, individualized patient care.
Contribute to practice quality targets and standards for patient care and service delivery.
Follow internal policies and procedures and complete operational tasks and clinical documentation according to departmental guidelines.
Ensure patients are seen promptly and efficiently and maintain an on-time appointment schedule when circumstances permit.
Respond to information requests, including sending faxes and emails, and report statistics as required.
Protect patient and family privacy and maintain the confidentiality of patient records in accordance with policy, procedure, and HIPAA requirements.
Follow safety rules, promptly report accidents, correct minor hazards, and communicate identified workplace hazards to peers and management.
Travel to other facilities as necessary.
Perform other job-related duties and special projects as assigned.