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Nurse Practitioner/ PA-C Pain Management

Surgery Partners, Inc

#CPR #Primary Care #Nurse Practitioner #Infection Control #Medical Assessment #Patient Education #Clinical Operations #Certification #Pain Management

Quick overview

The Nurse Practitioner or PA-C will be responsible for providing direct patient care to a specific out-patient population. This includes observing, assessing, recording symptoms, and educating patients and families on disease nature and treatment instructions.

Requirements summary

Candidates must have graduated from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or PA-C Program and possess current certification and licensure in the practicing state. Intermediate knowledge and experience using personal computer and word processing software are also required.

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Job description

Job title: Nurse Practitioner or PA-C

General summary of duties

The Nurse Practitioner or PA-C will provide direct patient care to a specific out-patient population.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited Nurse Practitioner/PA-C Program.
Current Certification.
Current licensure as a Nurse Practitioner/PA-C in the practicing state.
Intermediate knowledge of and experience utilizing a personal computer and word processing software required.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

Ability to observe, assess, and record symptoms, reactions, and progress.
Ability to perform medical examinations using standard medical procedures.
Knowledge of patient care charts and patient histories.
Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.
Ability to make administrative and procedural decisions.
Ability to educate patients and/or families as to the nature of disease and to provide instruction on proper care and treatment.
Knowledge of primary care principles and practices.
Knowledge of related accreditation and certification requirements.
Knowledge of CPR and emergency medical procedures.
Knowledge of current and emerging trends in technologies, techniques, issues, and approaches in area of expertise.
Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures.
Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
Knowledge of drugs and their indications, contraindications, dosing, side effects, and proper administration.
Ability to clearly communicate medical information to professional practitioners and/or the general public.