Nurse Practitioner - Pain Management

Hancock Health; Greenfield (IN); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Hancock Health in Indiana seeks a Nurse Practitioner/NP to assess patients, define treatment plans, and collaborate with physicians for optimal care. You will conduct history-taking, perform exams, and guide opioid therapy within regulatory guidelines.

The role requires active Indiana NP licensure with prescriptive authority and national certification; ongoing education and strong communication with patients and teams are essential.

Qualifications

• Assess patient status through interviews, chart reviews and exams.
• Provide therapy plans within state and federal guidelines.
• Collaborate with physicians and clinicians to optimize care.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient status with history and physical examinations.
• Develop care plans for opioid therapy under guidelines and collaboration.
• Coordinate with physicians to obtain labs and test results.
• Educate patients on treatment options and risk factors.
• Maintain HIPAA compliance and patient advocacy.

Skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Education

Master of Science in Nursing

Indiana NP license with prescriptive privileges

National NP certification

Job description

• Ability to problem solve using strategic critical thinking skills
• Must show attention to detail in all aspects of your daily work
• Must demonstrate effective communications skills within all levels of communication while performing your job

Qualifications

JOB SPECIFIC CORE COMPETENCIES:

• Ability to problem solve using strategic critical thinking skills
• Must show attention to detail in all aspects of your daily work
• Must demonstrate effective communications skills within all levels of communication while performing your job

Essential Functions And Responsibilities

• Assesses patient status by obtaining health history through patient/family interviews and chart reviews, assessing presenting illness, risk factors, family history, psychosocial situation and performing appropriate physical exam.
• Performs scheduled peer to peers with insurance payers during non-patient care moments.
• Orders appropriate laboratory diagnostic and other screening tests. Seeks other information as needed, including consultation and coordination with physicians and clinicians, for evaluation of care.
• Follows up with obtaining lab and diagnostic results and notifying collaborative physician of any significant results.
• Educates patients regarding balanced treatment options
• Develops care plan for opioid therapy in accordance with state and federal opioid prescribing guidelines and collaborative agreement with pain management provider
• Works collaboratively with physicians, and other healthcare providers to optimize patient care
• Current Indiana nursing license with renewal required.
• A Master of Science Degree in Nursing preferred.
• Professional knowledge of nursing theory and practice.
• Extensive knowledge of physical assessment, differential diagnosis, pathophysiology, pharmacology, and patient care management.
• Maintains CCU's for certification renewal.

Expected Behaviors

• Patient First Characteristics Professional Behavior Positive Attitude / Demeanor Respect Teamwork Accountability Communication Dedication to Excellence.
• Cultivated effective partnerships and collaborations with providers
• Understands HIPAA guidelines and regulations, acknowledges patient rights.
• Serves as patient advocate with resolve and respect in communication and actions with patient and family.
• Demonstrate continual learning, utilizes evidence-based practice to affect positive change and to foster a culture of continuous improvement.
• Demonstrate competency in assessment, diagnosis, planning, and prescribing.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Emotional stability to cope with emergency situations

Mandatory License/Registration/Certification

The following licenses/certifications are required (if checked):

CPR (Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation)

ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)

PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)

NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)

CERTIFICATION/LICENSE:

Nurse Practitioner (NP); Registered Nurse (RN)

Additional Licensure/Credential Requirements

• Current State of Indiana NP License with prescriptive privileges.
• National NP certification required

Additional Education And Experience Requirements

• Mandatory Continuing Education: Customer Service, Fire and Safety, Corporate Compliance (including Confidentiality), Infection Control, and education required by regulatory, accreditation bodies, scope of practice, and/or Hancock Regional Hospital.
• Demonstrated competence in area of clinical specialization.
• Ability to access, review, and synthesize clinical information from multiple sources to make clinical decisions
• Ability to utilize and explain risk stratification tools to patients and their families.

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