Nurse Practitioner
Location: Apex, NC, United States
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Job title: Nurse Practitioner (NP)
Location: East Carolina Pain Consultants (ECPC), Holly Springs, Apex, and Knightdale
Status: Full-Time, Exempt
Department: Provider/Clinical
Reports to: Brian Keogh, MD and Managing Partner
Job Supervisory Responsibilities: N/A
Job Summary:
The Nurse Practitioner (NP) is a vital role to the pain clinic. The NP provides coverage to various pain clinics in partnership and collaboration with the on-site physician. Patient caseload includes but is not limited to patient follow ups, medication management, and additional treatment plans. The on-site physician will provide ongoing training and support of the latest in advanced diagnosis and treatment of chronic and acute pain.
The pain clinic has a multi-modal approach to pain that may include partnership with or referrals to other sub-specialties such as orthopedic surgeons, chiropractors, psychiatrists, neurologists, radiologists, and physical therapists. This approach allows the provider to provide a full scope of treatment to manage pain.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Conduct routine patient follow-ups after physician’s initial procedure
- Facilitate medication management
- Recommend additional pain management therapy, procedures, or testing
- Maintain continuity of care by scheduling patients for appropriate follow up visits
- Delegate to clinical support staff
- Respond to inquiries from physicians, management, and support staff
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience:
- Valid NP license in the state of NC, or in the process of obtaining.
- Valid DEA license, or in the process of obtaining.
- One year of pain management experience preferred, but not required; new graduates are welcome to apply.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Ability to work collaboratively with a team of diverse individuals.
- Possess exceptional communication and writing skills.
Work Environment/Physical Requirements:
- Work performed in an office environment.
- Involves frequent contact with patients, physicians, and medical office staff.
- Work may be stressful at times.
- Interaction with others is frequent and often disruptive.
- Requires long periods of standing and walking.
- Physical activity can be irregular and fast-paced, regularly.
- Must possess sufficient eye-hand coordination/manual dexterity to operate medical and office equipment
- Required normal range of hearing and eyesight to record, prepare, and communicate appropriate reports and evaluations
- Must be able to lift 20 pounds with no assistance
ECAA is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, genetic information, disability, or other legally protected status. This policy extends to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment, as well as the use of the Company's facilities and participation in all activities sponsored by the Company.
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