Nurse Practitioner Pain

Minivasive-Pain-and-Orthopedics; Heights (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Vision plan

Employee Assistance Program

Disability Insurance

Life with AD&D

401(k) with vesting

PTO + holidays

Job summary

Minivasive Pain and Orthopedics in Houston, TX is seeking a Nurse Practitioner Pain to join our clinical team. You will provide medical services under physician supervision, conduct patient assessments, manage perioperative care, and develop outcome-based treatment plans.

Requirements include an MS in Nursing, TX RN, APRN license with prescriptive authority, BLS/ACLS, and valid TX driver's license; we offer comprehensive benefits and opportunities to advance clinical skills.

Qualifications

• MSN required with advanced practice focus.
• Active TX RN license with NP/APRN authority.
• Prescriptive authority privileges in Texas.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical services under physician direction at clinics.
• Assess, examine, and treat patients; develop treatment plans.
• Coordinate patient care and perioperative management.
• Order and interpret labs and tests; make referrals as needed.
• Document care and communicate with the care team and families.

Skills

Clinical decision making

Patient assessment

Care coordination

Communication

Education

MS in Nursing

Registered Nurse (TX)

APRNs with TX licensure

Prescriptive authority

BLS and ACLS

TX Driver's License

Job description

Minivasive Pain and Orthopedics is looking for a Nurse Practitioner Pain to join our team!

The Nurse Practitioner Pain is responsible for providing medical services to patients, inclusive of all functions necessary to provide medical care under the direction of the physician at all clinics. Functioning as a clinical provider, maintaining and promoting the health of the patient requiring acute care according to the Nurse Practice Act of the State of Texas.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Conducts complex and standardized patient care procedures, which require experience and specialized training that would otherwise be performed by a physician, but which do not constitute the practice of medicine.
• Performs relevant patient assessments and physical examinations and provides appropriate treatment.
• Coordinates, directs, and implements patient’s plan of care.
• Manages pre-operative and post-operative patients in coordination with the faculty supervising physician.
• Utilizes advanced assessment skills to anticipate complex patient problems specific to surgery while communicating information to supervising/attending physicians.
• Orders, conducts, and interprets pertinent laboratory and diagnostic studies and procedures.
• Makes medical recommendations and/or referrals.
• Formulates, implements, and evaluates an outcome-based treatment plan.
• Maintains appropriate records detailing the patient’s treatment plans and outcomes. Enters chart documentation for review and counter signature by the physician.
• Facilitates patient education relating to medical processes, medication, nutrition, and health promotion or postsurgical care.
• Collaborates with patients, families, other clinicians, and referral services to assist in the patient’s recovery.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Responsible and accountable for own professional practice.
• Knowledge of legal issues, including patient confidentiality and risk management in all aspects of patient care and business practices.
• Demonstrates a service philosophy in all interactions with patients, families, and all members of the health care team.
• Demonstrates proficiency in the use of computers and telecommunication modalities to document, track and convey information.
• Ability to adapt and demonstrate flexibility

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Master’s degree in nursing
• Registered Nurse in the State of Texas
• Texas Board of Nursing Advance Practice Registered Nurse license (APRN)
• Prescriptive authority privileges through the State of Texas
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certified
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certified
• Valid Texas Driver’s License

BENEFITS OFFERED:

• 3 Medical Plans
• 1 Vision Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Basic and Voluntary Life with AD&D Plan
• 401(k) with a 2-year vesting
• PTO + Holidays

Please visit our website for more information:

minivasivepain.com

Minivasive Pain and Orthopedics is an outpatient clinic network serving the greater local Houston, TX area. Our teams strive to deliver personalized and compassionate care to meet our patients' individualized needs. At MPO, we continue to seek talented individuals who are passionate about making a difference and developing their clinical skillset. Come join our team at Minivasive Pain and Orthopedics and unlock your potential for excellence.

Compensation to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data. Employment for this position is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screening.