Nurse Practitioner

Pain Specialists of America; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Employee assistance

Job summary

Pain Specialists of America (PSA) is a Texas-based, multisite pain management company with 20+ locations, seeking a Licensed Practitioner to manage health problems and coordinate care in accordance with state and federal rules and nursing standards of care.

The role emphasizes exams, patient history, care planning, diagnostics, medication administration, and collaboration with healthcare professionals. Prior pain management experience is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree from an accredited nursing program.
• Must have RN licensure in Texas and be board certified by ANCC or AANP.
• Experience with pain management patients is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Perform physical exams and patient observations.
• Record patient medical histories and symptoms.
• Create patient care plans and contribute to existing plans.
• Order, administer and analyze diagnostic tests.
• Detect changes in a patient’s health and change treatment plans as necessary.
• Administer medicines and treatments.
• Evaluate responses to treatments and medications.
• Consult with healthcare professionals.
• Train patients and families on managing pain.

Skills

Health promotion

Clinical skills

Infection control

Pain management

Medication administration

Teamwork

Bedside manner

Communication

Education

Master's degree in Nursing

Texas RN licensure

Board certification ANCC/AANP

Job description

Description

Pain Specialists of America (“PSA” or “Company”) is a Texas-based, multisite comprehensive pain management company that includes over 20 locations, two ASCs, and a CLIA-certified laboratory located in New Braunfels. PSA is growing rapidly. We require extremely competent, talented professionals who can support the business and help it achieve its strategic objectives.

PSA is looking for a Licensed Practitioner who will be responsible for managing health problems and coordinating health care for patients in accordance with State and Federal rules and regulations and the nursing standards of care.

Essential Functions

• Perform physical exams and patient observations.
• Record patient medical histories and symptoms.
• Create patient care plans and contribute to existing plans.
• Order, administer and analyze diagnostic tests.
• Detect changes in a patient’s health and change treatment plans as necessary.
• Administer medicines and treatments.
• Evaluate responses to treatments and medications.
• Consult with healthcare professionals.
• Train patients and families on managing pain.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance (Self, Spouse, Child)
• Generous Paid Time Off + 9 Paid Holidays
• 401(k) + Employer Match (up to 4%)
• Employee Assistant Programs

Requirements

Master’s degree from an accredited nursing program. Must have RN licensure in Texas and be board certified by either ANCC or AANP. Prior experience working with pain management patients is preferred but is not required.

Skills

Health Promotion and Maintenance, Thoroughness, Clinical Skills, Informing Others, Medical Teamwork, Physiological Knowledge, Bedside Manner, Infection Control, Administering Medication, Pain Management, Self-Development, Proven work experience as a physician assistant, Knowledge of medical guidelines and procedures regarding examination, therapy and recovery, Familiarity with advancements in medical technology and current know-how, Caring and compassionate, Team player with good communication skills

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position requires long periods of sitting, with moderate standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing. The employee may be asked to lift and/or move items over 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.