Nurse Practitioner - Anesthesiology Pain Management (Outpatient)

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• Not Applicable
• Driver's License:
• A driver's license is not required for this position.
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• Required Qualifications:
• APN licensure or ability to successfully obtain licensure within three months of date of hire.
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Scheduled Hours 40 Position Summary Washington University Anesthesiology is seeking a full-time, outpatient Nurse Practitioner for its dedicated Pain Management sub-specialty team. The role focuses on the comprehensive clinical assessment and pre-treatment preparation of patients navigating complex pain diagnoses. - Full-time, Monday-Friday (Standard day shifts; no nights, weekends, or holidays). - 100% On-site Outpatient - Multi-site role splitting time between Missouri Baptist Medical Center and Center for Advanced Medicine In this role, the Nurse Practitioner will manage a rewarding patient mix consisting of both new consults and established return patients within a fast-paced outpatient setting. Daily responsibilities include conducting advanced clinical assessments, formulating tailored diagnostic plans, and effectively clearing and preparing patients for the interventional teams. Throughout their practice, the provider will work in a highly supportive environment, collaborating closely alongside world-class attending physicians and clinical colleagues to optimize patient care. Job Description Primary Duties & Responsibilities: Provides direct patient care to include obtaining patient history, performing patient assessment via observation, interview and examination; orders, performs and interprets diagnostic studies; performs preventative health assessments, screenings, immunizations and care; provides direct treatment and management of acute and chronic disease conditions; develops and implements patient-centered plan of care in collaboration with physicians, patients, consultants, nurses, ancillary care providers and others as appropriate to the patient's condition. Manages health conditions via prescriptive authority or referral to other healthcare providers or community resources; may perform diagnostic or therapeutic interventions consistent with certification and state regulations. May bill for services covered by collaborative practice agreement. Provides counseling and education of patients and their families/caregivers concerning preventative health, treatment options and community resources. Monitors/ensures accuracy of patient medical records; maintains all required reports, records, statistics, etc. Maintains a safe, comfortable and therapeutic environment for patients/families in accordance with established clinic/hospital standards. Provides management services for clinical research study projects; monitors participating subjects, including medication administration and family/patient education. Works in accordance with established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance programs, and safety, environmental and infection control standards. Regularly participates in constant quality improvement and process improvement activities centered on the goal of providing exceptional, evidence-based patient care. Enhances professional growth and development through educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings and workshops. Working Conditions: Job Location/Working Conditions Normal office environment Exposure to blood-borne pathogens Exposure to chemicals Requires protective devices Dust, dirt, grease or other disagreeable elements Patient care setting Direct patient care setting Physical Effort Typically sitting at desk or table Typically standing or walking Typically bending, crouching, stooping Using tools requiring high dexterity Occasional lifting (25 lbs or less) Equipment Office equipment Lab/research equipment Clinical/diagnostic equipment The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time. Required Qualifications Education: M.S.N. - Master Of Science In Nursing - Nurse Practitioner Certifications /Professional Licenses : The list below may include all acceptable certifications, professional licenses and issuers. More than one credential, certification or professional license may be required depending on the role. Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) - Missouri Division of Professional Registration, Basic Life Support - American Heart Association, Basic Life Support - American Red Cross, Certified Nurse Practitioner - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Certified Nurse Practitioner - Missouri Division of Professional Registration Work Experience: No specific work experience is required for this position.

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