Nurse Practitioner - Pain Management
Company: Legacy Health
Location: Vancouver
Posted on: January 15, 2022
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Job Description:
Nurse Practitioner - Pain Management
US-WA-Vancouver
Job ID: 21-20354
Type: Regular Full-Time
Salmon Creek Medical Ctr campus
Overview
Every day, patients look to the skilled professionals at Legacy to
make their lives better. They seek care that is as compassionate as
it is innovative. Our patients want to be involved in their
healthcare decisions; they want to feel respected. If you strive to
deliver this level of care, every day, you may be a perfect fit in
our healthcare community.
This position works in collaboration with physicians to provide
complete physical examinations, diagnosis, and treatment of both
chronic and episodic disorders. Assigned principal responsibility
for primary health care of patients. Seeks the expert opinion or
advice of a physician whenever the incumbent decides a case falls
outside the scope authorized by policies and protocol.
The Nurse Practitioner typically remains responsible for the
patient throughout the course of treatment, provides the physical
examination, the diagnosis, and the health care plan, determines
when the patient has recovered, and releases the patient. The Nurse
Practitioner may refer the patient to a physician for consultation
or to specialized health resources for treatment, but retains
responsibility for clinical management as well as any subsequent
modification.
Responsibilities
Assesses the physical condition of a group of patients by
performing physical examinations including ordering, interpreting
and evaluating diagnostic tests and obtaining medical histories.
Assumes ongoing responsibility for each patient from discovery of
the disorder to recovery.
Formulates the medical plan and prognosis based on patient's
condition.
Consults with physician(s) regarding patient health care plans and
treatment.
Orders, interprets, and evaluates diagnostic tests to identify and
assess the patient's clinical problems and health care needs.
Performs selected invasive procedures for therapeutic and/or
diagnostic reasons within scope of validated competence.
Initiates and/or recommends medical drug therapies or other forms
of related therapeutic treatment and procedures in accordance with
approved protocols/policy.
Complies with medical records policies regarding the complete and
accurate documentation of patient care. Initiates and maintains
required records and legal documents.
Participates in quality improvement activities.
Counsels patients, families and significant others about health and
illness, and promotes health maintenance.
Establishes and documents the health care plan and prognosis,
maintaining records of each case and evaluates the effectiveness of
the plan.
Initiates drug therapy, taking full responsibility for such
therapy. Consults with a physician prior to implementing the
therapy, as necessary.
Determines when the patient has recovered from the disorder and
releases the patient.
Qualifications
Education: As required by licensure.
Experience: Clinical experience requirements are dependent upon the
specific position, and include a minimum of 2 years of experience
in a related field.
Skills/Knowledge: Basic familiarity with computers preferred.
LEGACY'S VALUES IN ACTION:
Follows guidelines set forth in Legacy's Values in Action.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled
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Keywords: Legacy Health, Vancouver , Nurse Practitioner - Pain Management, Healthcare , Vancouver, Washington
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