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Pain Management Clinic Nurse Practitioner
Pain Management clinic is looking to hire a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in West Columbia, and willing to travel to Charleston as needed. Under the direction of a physician, applies and modifies the principles, methods, and techniques of medicine to provide primary patient care.
Job Duties:
- Obtains patients’ medical histories and performs physical examinations; documents all findings/information
- Orders, reads, and evaluates laboratory reports and radiology studies
- Performs therapeutic procedures as allowed within scope of practice including but not limited to immunizations and injections
- Documents or charts all patient interactions in accordance with policies and procedures; writes orders and records progress notes
- Communicates and works with medical staff to ensure coordinated efforts for the provision of high-quality medical treatment and patient service
- Assists management in identifying, analyzing, and resolving work problems
- Evaluates the effectiveness of existing clinical methods and procedures and suggests improvements
- Prepares timely, legible, and complete documentation of all patient care as provided by law, regulation, and established policy
- Participates in quality improvement and utilization review activities
- Participates in continuing education to continually improve skills and abilities and stay abreast of current technologies/practices
- Applies safety principles as identified by established policy
- Ensures compliance with legal issues including but not limited to patient confidentiality and risk management; ensures compliance with JCAHO, federal, state, and local regulations
- Exhibits a high degree of courtesy, tact, and poise when interacting with patients, families, and other healthcare professionals
- Adjusts to fluctuating peaks in patient flow, acuity, and other operational demands while maintaining quality
- Performs other related duties as assigned by management
Requirements:
- Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program/NP program and licensed by state medical board
- Current CPR Certification
- Two to four years of related experience or equivalent
- Possesses the visual, auditory, verbal, and olfactory processes required to assess, monitor, and care for patients
- Ability to understand and adhere to established policies, procedures, and protocols
- Demonstrated competence in reacting to and handling emergencies
- Able to work collaboratively with multiple health professionals in a busy and complex environment using tact, diplomacy, and discipline
- Strong charting/documentation skills
- Commitment to excellence and high standards
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Ability to manage priorities and workflow
- Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm
- Acute attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and as a member of various teams and committees
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Ability to effectively communicate with people at all levels and from various backgrounds
- Good judgement with the ability to make timely and sound decisions
- Travel between local satellite offices within South Carolina is required. Mileage for travel is provided.
Salary:
- Negotiable Salary
Schedule:
- Full Time (with benefits)
- Willing to be Flexible
- Monday – Friday/Days – no weekends
Interested candidates please submit CV and cover letter.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $90,000.00 – $140,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
- Pain Medicine
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- Master’s (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- West Columbia, SC 29169: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
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