Specialty Nurse Practitioner-Inpatient Pain Consultants

Specialty Nurse Practitioner-Inpatient Pain Consultants

GENERAL SUMMARY :

The BPN Specialty Nurse Practitioner provides nursing and medical services to assigned patients according to the Scope of Practice for Nurse Practitioners as identified by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners and in accordance with assigned specialty. In addition to diagnosing and managing acute and chronic illnesses, the BPN Nurse Practitioner-Specialty emphasizes health promotion and disease prevention. Services include, but are not limited to : ordering, conducting and interpreting diagnostic and laboratory tests; prescription of pharmacologic agents and non-pharmacologic therapies; and teaching and counseling individuals and groups.

The BPN Nurse Practitioner-Specialty practices autonomously and in collaboration with other health care professionals to diagnose, treat and manage health problems.

PRINCIPAL JOB FUNCTIONS :

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• Commits to the mission, vision, beliefs and consistently demonstrates our core values.

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7. Participates as a team member in the provision of health and medical care; interacts and collaborates with professional colleagues to provide comprehensive care.

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10. Performs other related projects and duties as assigned.

ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS :

In addition to the principal job functions contained on the primary job descriptions, the following duties are also required in the department noted above.

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7. Identifies internal and external resources, in collaboration with the PCP, which will support the patient throughout the care continuum.

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9. Prepares written prescription for complex orders for pain management drugs and controlled substances; may prescribe medications, including Schedule II controlled substances.

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11. Provides leadership to the organization- wide pain management program and actively participates in developing educational curriculum and outcomes improvement initiatives.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE :

Minimum of 2,000 hours of hours practice as a Nurse Practitioner required. Certification as Adult Nurse Practitioner or Family Nurse Practitioner preferred. Prior adult or family practice experience preferred with an emphasis in pain management. Current certification in pain management (ASPMN through ANCC) preferred.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE :

Current Registered Nurse licensure from the State of Nebraska or approved compact state of residence as defined by the Nebraska Nurse Practice Act required. Master of Science degree in Nursing with current Advanced Practice Registered Nurse licensure from the State of Nebraska required. Certification in specialty area required. Certification with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration for prescriptive authority required. Prior specialty experience preferred. Completion of the Bryan Physician Network credentialing and re-credentialing process required for employment.

OTHER CREDENTIALS / CERTIFICATIONS :

Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

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