[NP-Jobs] Florida, NP Position

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Florida - Nurse Practitioner Position           (posted) 08-02-12
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*Nurse Practitioner-Pain Management Clinic *

*ARNP - Pain Management Consultants of SW Florida, PA * 23 Barkley Circle,
Fort Myers, FL 33907 * Contact Karen Smock, Administrator 239-333-1177 x 
205
or email CV to: ksmock at floridapaincenters.com 
<mailto:ksmock at floridapaincenters.com> *

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Job Title: ARNP

Immediate Supervisor Title: Physicians, Practice Manager

Job Supervisory Responsibilities: Clinical team, RNs, LPN, Medical 
Assistants

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*General Summary:* Primary responsibilities include pain management 
clinical
assessment, diagnosing, prescribing, treating and education of patients.
Additional responsibilities include oversight of all clinical staff 
activities related to
the safe, efficient, cost effective delivery of pain management services.

*Essential Job Responsibilities:*
1. Assesses patient status by obtaining health history through 
patient/family
interviews and chart reviews; assessing pain related symptoms, risk 
factors, and
family history, psychosocial situation and cultural factors; and performing
appropriate physical examination.
2. Orders appropriate laboratory/radiologic diagnostic and other 
screening tests.
Seeks other information as needed, including consultation with 
physicians and
other clinicians, for evaluation of pain symptoms. Integrates data to 
determine
diagnosis and therapeutic plan, including identification of any health 
risks.
3. Develops and implements treatment plan by prescribing medications and or
injections in compliance with medical practice guidelines and state 
laws. Educates
patients regarding health promotion/illness prevention. Recommends 
appropriate
community resources to meet patient/family needs. Communicates appropriate
case management information to other professionals and community agencies.
Prepares documentation for medical records including updating patient 
medical
chart by posting examination and test results, diagnosis, medications, and
treatment in written/computerized manner.
4. Participates in peer reviews, chart reviews, staff education, and 
other continuing
education and quality assurance activities to demonstrate compliance with
standards, regulation, policies and procedures. Complies with patient
confidentiality requirements. Promotes patient advocacy.
5. Collaborates with physicians in managing acute and long term medical 
needs
of patient. Provides monitoring and continuity of care between visits 
according to
treatment plan including triaging patient calls/emails.
6. Other duties as assigned, such as infection control, quality 
assurance and risk
management reporting.
7. Stays current with state, federal, and payer regulations/requirements 
and updates
professional standards for the medical practice appropriately.

*Education:* MSN nursing.

*Experience:* Minimum 2 years
*Other Requirements:* Current state ARNP license. Board Certification by 
a national
accrediting institution.

*Performance Requirements:*

/Knowledge:/
1. Knowledge of advanced practice nursing including anatomy and physiology,
pathophysiology, pharmacology and therapeutics, basic nutrition, behavioral
factors, psychosocial/family systems, diagnostic testing, interpretation 
of results
and clinical decision making, alternative treatment modalities.
2. Knowledge of professional nursing theory, practices and regulations 
related to
evaluating and providing patient care, and professional ethics related 
to the delivery
of nursing care.
3. Knowledge of medical equipment and instruments used to administer 
patient
care. \Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to 
establish/maintain
a safe work environment.
4. Knowledge of health promotion, health risk identification, and 
patient education
principles and techniques.
5. Knowledge of community, professional, and educational resources.
6. Knowledge of federal, state, and payer regulations and requirements 
related to
nursing including patient safety, infection control, and confidentiality.
7. Knowledge of quality assurance, risk management, utilization management,
and outcomes management standards.

/Skills:/
1. Skill in oral and written communication including interviewing to 
gather medical
histories; providing presentations, consultations, facilitation and 
documentation,
e.g., writing medical orders patient education material, and medical 
record updates.
Skill in using written and electronic medical records.
2. Skill in case management, time management, problem solving, crisis
intervention, multitasking, and other organizational matters.
3. Skill in modifying methods and techniques of professional nursing to 
provide
appropriate nursing care and in initiating appropriate emergency 
response and
investigatory procedures.

/Abilities:/
1. Ability to analyze data complex data, problem solve, and make 
management and
clinical decisions.
2. Ability to interpret, adapt, and apply guidelines and procedures.
3. Ability to establish/maintain effective working relationships with 
patients, clinical
staff and the public.
4. Ability to collaborate with senior managers to improve clinical 
operations

*JOB DETAILS
Date Posted:* 06/27/2012
*Position Type:* Nurse Practitioner
*Languages:* English (First language)
*Career Level:* Early Career (2+ yrs experience)
*Minimum Education:* Master's
*Travel Requirement:* Occasional travel
*Job Status:* Full Time
*Specialty Type:* Pain Management: Chronic or Orthopedics: Spine
*Employment Setting:* Private Practice
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