Nurse Practitioner - Pain Management

Hancock Regional Hospital; Greenfield (IN); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Hancock Regional Hospital in Greenfield, IN is seeking a Nurse Practitioner in the Advanced Practice Providers team. You will assess patients, develop care plans, and collaborate with physicians to optimize outcomes.

The role emphasizes skilled clinical assessments, ongoing education, and adherence to HIPAA. Indiana NP license with prescriptive authority and national certification are required; a Master of Science in Nursing is preferred.

Qualifications

• Requires problem-solving with strategic thinking and clinical judgement.
• Demonstrates attention to detail in daily nursing practice.
• Communicates effectively with patients, families, and colleagues at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient status via history interviews and chart reviews.
• Order and coordinate labs and diagnostics; consult physicians as needed.
• Develop and manage care plans for patients, including opioid therapy per guidelines.
• Educate patients on treatment options and safety considerations.
• Collaborate with physicians and care teams to optimize patient outcomes.

Skills

Critical thinking

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Education

Master of Science in Nursing

Indiana NP license with prescriptive privileges

National NP certification

Job description

Job Category: Advanced Practice Providers

Requisition Number: NURSE001902

Locations

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Greenfield, IN 46140, USA

• Full-Time
• On-site

Description

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.
• 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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