Nurse Practitioner for Meritus Pain Specialists

Short Description :

Meritus Health is seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner to deliver comprehensive and up-to-date pain management care to patients.

This person will be joining a busy and collaborative practice with established physicians and mid-levels. We look for this person to be able to perform all functions of the job description which covers : performing a diagnostic clinical evaluation, refer for appropriate intervention, procedure(s), physical therapy and engaging other specialists.

Must have a strong background with monitoring prescription drugs, review relevant imaging and diagnostic tests, maintain accurate patient records, implementation of appropriate treatment plan, and being a team player.

We are willing to train the right nurse practitioner who has experience and shows a drive to learn.

Detailed Description :

Job Summary :

Meritus Health is seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner to deliver comprehensive and up-to-date pain management care for our patients.

The right person will be joining a busy and collaborative practice with established physicians and mid-levels. We look for this person to be able to perform all functions of the job description which covers : performing a diagnostic clinical evaluation, refer for appropriate intervention, procedure(s), physical therapy and engaging other specialists.

Must have a strong background with monitoring prescription drugs, review relevant imaging and diagnostic tests, maintain accurate patient records, implementation of appropriate treatment plan, and being a team player.

We are willing to train the right nurse practitioner who has experience and shows a drive to learn.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive and up to date pain management care including providing patients with multimodal pain treatment options
• Understand and follow current guidelines and treatment of pain care
• Team player and able to work with clinical team which includes medical assistant, office secretary, nurses, doctors, and other ancillary staff
• Obtain patient history and perform adequate physical exa
• Perform diagnostic clinical evaluation, and refer for appropriate intervention, procedure, physical therapy, other specialist
• Implement appropriate treatment plan
• Monitor effectiveness treatment plan and provide alternative treatments plans / referrals
• Maintain accurate and current patient records
• Manage challenging situations with patient care including addressing drug use, provide treatment options / referrals and discharging non-compliant patients
• Review Prescription drug Monitoring
• Review Relevant imaging and Diagnostic test in a timely manner and provide appropriate referrals.

Minimum Qualifications :

• Education - Masters in Nursing required. Doctorate Degree in Nursing Preferred. Completion of a Certified Nurse Practitioner program.
• Experience - Five years experience as a Registered Nurse. One year experience as a Nurse Practitioner preferred.
• Licensure / Certification - License to practice as Nurse Practitioner in the State of Maryland required. Current DEA Registration and CDS permit required.

Current BLS (CPR) in compliance with policy required. ACLS and PALS (if applicable) in compliance with policy required. For Wound Center only, ACLS in compliance with policy required.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities - Demonstrates critical thinking, extensive clinical competence and expertise. Demonstrated ability to work well with all disciplines at all levels.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong organizational skills. Fluency in coding, ICD-10 and CPT, or commitment to acquire.

Will have EHR computer access.