Pain Medicine Job at Phelps Health in Rolla, MO

Phelps Health is a 2000-employee-strong hospital and healthcare system serving the heart of small-town Missouri.

No matter where you start with us, we’re committed to taking our team to the top. If you’re ready for the challenge of providing life-saving care or supporting those who do, read on to find your fit in the Phelps Health family.

The Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant, in collaboration and consultation with physicians and other health care professionals, provides holistic, compassionate care to Members and families. Nurse Practitioners have an advanced nursing practice that includes independent nursing functions based on the applicable Scope of Practice, nursing standards of care and a role in medical management within a collaborative agreement with a physician(s).

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Works collaboratively with physicians, case managers, social workers, family members, key care givers and any appropriate ancillary medical personnel as appropriate
• Interprets laboratory and other diagnostic data and recommends appropriate treatments or actions for follow-up, reconciles medications
• Responsible for prescribing or performing various treatment modalities - including, but not limited to: medications, injections and ancillary testing
• Practices in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal laws which govern confidentiality and medical information privacy regulations (HIPAA)
• Consistently identifies unmet needs and gaps in care, and initiates appropriate referrals as indicated
• Synthesizes information and easily diagnoses and creates a comprehensive plan of care.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Must be able to demonstrate computer skills
• Must be able to demonstrate effective written communication skills including but not limited to writing reports and correspondence
• Must be able to demonstrate effective verbal communication skills, including but not limited to speaking effectively to members, providers, families and staff and listening to members, providers and families
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines, and use time effectively and efficiently.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with customers, and gain their trust and respect
• Uses logical methods to solve problems with effective solutions; looks beyond the obvious for solutions

Baseline Clinical Knowledge

• Demonstrated ability to identify, diagnose and document disease in adults
• Demonstrated ability to recognize conditions, characteristics, and behaviors that place seniors at risk
• Demonstrated ability to identify and document the needs of clinically complex Members

Education

• Graduated from an accredited Adult/ Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant program

Licensure/Certifications

• Current RN and NP or PA licensure in state of practice
• Board certification by AANP or ANCC
• Current CPR certification through American Heart Association

Physical and Psychological Demands:

• Requires prolonged sitting
• Requires bending, stooping, twisting, kneeling, crouching, crawling and/or stretching from seated or standing positions
• Requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity sufficient to operate medical equipment, computer tablet, computer keyboard, telephone, copier, calculator and other office equipment
• Must be able to communicate information via telephone or computer
• Requires moderate to intense concentration due to complexity of the job
• Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.

Work Environment:
The work-environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made upon request to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to variable temperatures, fumes or airborne particles, blood and other body fluids. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The time will be split between administrative and clinical duties based on the needs of the facility.