Nurse Practitioner/ PA-C Pain Management

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.