Pain Medicine Nurse Practitioner- Part Time- North Houston, TX

Tenet Healthcare Corporation • Houston, TX

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

Join a leading Orthopedic Group known for its exceptional patient care and strong community reputation! We are seeking a Part Time Nurse Practitioner to provide support in Pain Management working 3 days a week. This position will cover multiple practice locations in North Houston. All levels of experience welcome!

Requirements

• Current certification as a Nurse Practitioner
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary team.
• Strong communication skills and commitment to high-quality patient care.
• Nurse Practitioner license to practice in the state.
• CPR Certified.
• DEA registration with state.
• Master's Prepared Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner
• Must be currently licensed, certified or registered to practice profession as required by law, regulation in state of practice or policy.
• RNP License.
• Additional certification(s) per governing board.
• Additional certification(s) per governing board and in accordance with the facility Medical Staff Bylaws.

Nice To Haves

• All levels of experience welcome!

Responsibilities

• Under the direction of a physician, provides direct patient care including gathering detailed history and performing physical exams.
• Performs or orders tests and interprets results.
• Administers therapeutic procedures as directed.
• Instructs on care and maintains written charts and records on patients.
• Maintains appropriate manual and electronic records (EMR).
• Adheres to and supports the mission, purpose, philosophy, objectives, policies, and procedures of Tenet Physician Resources.
• Adheres to the Tenet HIPAA Compliance Plan and the Privacy Standards Confidentiality Agreement.
• Demonstrates support for the Tenet Corporate Compliance Program by being knowledgeable of compliance responsibilities as expressed in the Code of Conduct; adhering to federal and state laws, rules, regulations, and corporate policies and procedures policies that affect his/her specific job functions/responsibilities; and reporting compliance issues/concerns in a timely and appropriate manner.
• Provide physician assistant services to patients as directed by the physician’s patient care plan and supervised by the physician
• Ensure completion of all required documentation of patient care activities in accordance with TPR policy.
• Fulfill all duties assigned by physician
• Reports to the attending physician of any injuries or adverse reactions during or after treatment
• Participates in patient review conferences and staffing
• Assists the physician as follows, but not limited to Utilization Review, Quality Assurance, Program Evaluation, Infection Control, Safety Committee activities
• Adhere to the established policies and procedures of Tenet Physician Resources
• Orders and interprets the results of laboratory tests as part of the physical examination and health management.
• Perform and oversee testing and other appropriate procedures.
• Conducts health teaching and counseling during the physical exam, as appropriate, enabling the client to make informed choices about health and treatment options.
• Provides consultative direction as needed for nursing, laboratory and clinic assistant staff.
• Orders medications.
• Other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level