Nurse Practitioner- Pain Management- North Houston

Baptist Health System; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health System is looking for a skilled Nurse Practitioner to join their leading Orthopedic Group, renowned for providing exceptional patient care. This role requires you to support Pain Management by delivering direct patient care, performing physical exams, and adhering to established policies.

The ideal candidate will have a current Nurse Practitioner certification and the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team. Join us to make a difference in the community!

Qualifications

• Current certification as a Nurse Practitioner.
• CPR Certified, DEA registration with the state.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care under a physician's direction.
• Gather detailed history and perform physical exams.
• Adheres to and supports Tenet policies and procedures.

Skills

Current certification as a Nurse Practitioner

Strong communication skills

Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced team

Education

Nurse Practitioner license to practice in Texas

Job description

Job Summary

Join a leading Orthopedic Group known for its exceptional patient care and strong community reputation! We are seeking a Nurse Practitioner to provide support in Pain Management.

Qualifications

• Current certification as a Nurse Practitioner
• Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced multidisciplinary team
• Strong communication skills and commitment to high‑quality patient care
• Nurse Practitioner license to practice in the state. CPR Certified. DEA registration with state.

Responsibilities

Under the direction of a physician, provides direct patient care including gathering detailed history and performing physical exams. Performs or orders tests and interprets results. Administers therapeutic procedures as directed. Instructs on care and maintains written charts and records on patients. Maintains appropriate manual and electronic records (EMR).

• Adheres to and supports the mission, purpose, philosophy, objectives, policies, and procedures of Tenet Physician Resources.
• Adheres to the Tenet HIPAA Compliance Plan and the Privacy Standards Confidentiality Agreement.
• Demonstrates support for the Tenet Corporate Compliance Program by being knowledgeable of compliance responsibilities as expressed in the Code of Conduct; adhering to federal and state laws, rules, regulations, and corporate policies and procedures that affect his/her specific job functions/responsibilities; and reporting compliance issues/concerns in a timely and appropriate manner.
• Provide physician assistant services to patients as directed by the physician’s patient care plan and supervised by the physician.
• Ensure completion of all required documentation of patient care activities in accordance with TPR policy.
• Fulfill all duties assigned by physician.
• Reports to the attending physician of any injuries or adverse reactions during or after treatment.
• Participates in patient review conferences and staffing.
• Assists the physician as follows, but not limited to Utilization Review, Quality Assurance, Program Evaluation, Infection Control, Safety Committee activities.
• Adhere to the established policies and procedures of Tenet Physician Resources Orders and interprets the results of laboratory tests as part of the physical examination and health management.
• Perform and oversee testing and other appropriate procedures.
• Conducts health teaching and counseling during the physical exam, as appropriate, enabling the client to make informed choices about health and treatment options.
• Provides consultative direction as needed for nursing, laboratory and clinic assistant staff.
• Orders medications.
• Other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands

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