About this opportunity
Centralus Health lists this Pain Management Nurse Practitioner opportunity in ithaca, New York. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Pain Medicine Management APP Opportunity
Outpatient
The purpose of the Advanced Provider is to assist the physicians of the practice with medical management, procedures and other direct patient care including diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventative care relating to chronic pain. Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners will work under the direct supervision of the practice doctor.
Typical work week hours are: (5 days) 8am-5pm
Location: Pain Clinic at Cayuga Medical Center and 10 Arrowood Dr.
Call is shared - Phone call only
Essential Job Functions:
Perform patient history and physical examinations
Diagnose, treat, and manage and chronic Pain related health problems
Order, and interpret appropriate Radiologic Imaging/laboratory test when needed
Prescribe pain related medications, including controlled substances as delegated in collaborative practice agreement
Provide education to patients and families regarding safety of medications being prescribed
Document assessment, management, and education clearly, concisely, within medical record
Demonstrate strong communication skills with patients and significant others to provide feedback regarding findings and treatment plans
Consult other health care team members in collaboration with physician to meet physician needs, while ensuring continuity of care
Provide phone triage to assess patients needs and conditions and respond appropriately
Coordinate patient care activities with other members of the office, hospital, or community
Refer to appropriate specialist when needed
Demonstrate compliance with documentation and coding requirements
Maintain and update skills and knowledge
Work with all members of the team to achieve patient centered care.
Contribute to scheduled team meetings to discuss/clarify roles, responsibility, processes, and patient issues
Provide care management by communicating with community agencies as appropriate.
Worksite address
ithaca, NY, 14850, US
Who can apply
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