Nurse Practitioner
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Job Location:
Sarasota County, FL - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Title: Nurse Practitioner (NP) / Physician AssistantCertified (PA-C) Pain Management
Position Type: Full-Time
Schedule: MondayFriday 8am -5pm
Practice Setting: Outpatient Pain Management
Position Summary
The Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician AssistantCertified (PA-C) provides comprehensive patient-centered care in an interventional pain management setting. This role focuses on evaluating and managing patients with acute and chronic pain conditions while collaborating closely with pain management physicians and clinical staff to deliver high-quality evidence-based care.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Perform detailed pain-focused patient evaluations including medical history physical examinations and functional assessments
Diagnose and manage acute and chronic pain conditions in accordance with established pain management protocols
Develop implement and monitor individualized treatment plans including interventional and non-interventional therapies
Order review and interpret diagnostic imaging laboratory tests and other studies related to pain management
Prescribe medications in compliance with state regulations and practice guidelines including non-opioid and adjunctive therapies
Provide pre-procedure and post-procedure evaluations and patient education
Document all patient encounters procedures and treatment plans accurately and timely in the electronic medical record
Educate patients and families on pain conditions treatment options risks benefits and expected outcomes
Collaborate with physicians nurses medical assistants and ancillary staff to coordinate patient care
Adhere to pain management compliance standards quality measures and infection control policies
Respond appropriately and effectively in urgent or emergent clinical situations
Participate in quality improvement initiatives and clinical meetings as assigned
Required Qualifications
Graduation from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program
Current national certification as a Nurse Practitioner or PA-C
Active unrestricted NP or PA license in the practicing state
Basic Life Support (BLS) and/or CPR certification (ACLS preferred)
Intermediate proficiency with electronic medical records and clinical documentation systems
Knowledge of word processing and clinical software applications
Skills Knowledge and Abilities
Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic skills with a pain management focus
Knowledge of musculoskeletal neurologic and spine-related conditions
Understanding of pain management medications including indications contraindications dosing and side effects
Familiarity with opioid stewardship principles and regulatory requirements
Ability to assess functional limitations and treatment response
Ability to educate patients on interventional procedures conservative therapies and lifestyle modifications
Effective communication skills with patients families and interdisciplinary care teams
Ability to make sound clinical and administrative decisions within scope of practice
Knowledge of accreditation certification and compliance requirements related to pain management
Ability to remain calm and effective in high-pressure or emergency situations
Awareness of current and emerging trends in interventional pain management techniques and technologies
Work Environment
This position functions in a fast-paced pain management clinic and procedural environment requiring professionalism attention to detail and a strong commitment to patient safety and quality outcomes.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- EMR Systems
- Pain Management
- Acute Care
- Primary Care Experience
- Suturing
- Vital Signs Experience
- Dermal Fillers
- Experience Administering Injections
- Pediatrics Experience
- Nursing
- Botox Experience
- Medicare
About Company
Surgery Partners, a leading operator of surgical facilities and ancillary services, provides healthcare experiences between providers and patients.
