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- The primary duty of a Pain Medicine physician extender is to perform thorough acute and chronic pain patient assessments, and, in conjunction with the Pain Medicine Medical Director, develop and implement appropriate treatment plans, including managing all appropriate follow-up evaluations.
- Maintains the standards of nursing care and implements the policies and procedures of the Nursing Department and the Pain Service. Assesses and documents the patient's physical, psychological, social, spiritual and learning needs and prescribes appropriate nursing action throughout the course of the treatment plan including evaluation, follow-up, and all phases of interventional treatment including conscious sedation. Initiates plan based on nursing process and implements clinical and technical aspects of nursing care according to established standards. Directs, supervises and evaluates patient care and teaching, assuring that proper practice is used according to accepted standards of care.
- Assists with or institutes emergency measures for sudden adverse development to the patient undergoing pain management interventions, i. e., respiratory arrest, cardiac arrest, total spinal, seizure, etc.
- Participates in identification of the aspects of care for the patient indicators used to monitor the quality and appropriateness of care, and evaluation of that care. Adheres to safety, blood/body fluid policies and procedures.
- Participates in an appropriate manner to the orientation and evaluation of new personnel. Assumes the role of resource person regarding patient care and teaching staff.
- Participates in at least four unit staff meetings per year, attends mandatory programs and obtains at least three hours of pain management educational credit per year.
- Assess personal and learning developmental needs. Maintains documentation of current and ongoing professional development activities. Regularly updates knowledge of techniques and regulations appropriate to the age of the patient served. Shows a willingness to participate on nursing committees.
- Participates in patient care staffing conferences: contributes information obtained or observed during patient interactions: collaborates with the patient and the pain service staff to develop a treatment plan.
- Implements prescription medication changes and treatment changes as ordered / as indicated by the patient's condition.
- Makes follow-up phone calls to patients as needed.
- Performs history and physical examinations and follow up care as directed.
- Assists in managing the operations of the Pain Program insuring that policies, systems, procedures and standards are adhered to.
- Assures that patient assignments are based on patient's requirements and priority for care and the knowledge and skills of staff. Assists manager in interviewing potential staff. Orients and evaluates new staff during the probationary period.
- Promotes open communication, works with staff, Medical Staff and Program Director to coordinate medical and nursing care to patients.
- Assists in the development and monitoring Quality Improvement program. Reviews QI report and with manager implements follow up plan for identified problems.
- Serves as resource person and educator to a variety of CCHC entities. Performs other work related duties as assigned or requested.
- Must be a graduate of a 2-year graduate level program approved by the AMA Board of Approval and Certification PA Programs. Physician Assistant is preferred to be Board Certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants - OR - Nurse Practitioner with 3 years' pain management experience preferred.
- Must be a licensed NP or PA in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
- US Department of Justice and Massachusetts' Controlled Substance DEA Registrations are required for prescribing practitioners.
- ACLS and BLS certification
- Successful completion of Falmouth Hospital's Pharmacology exam.
np/pa, pain management - Plymouth, MA , USA, United States - Cape Cod Healthcare Inc.
Description
Under the administrative direction of the Medical Direction of the Pain Management Medical Director, provides supervised history, physical examinations, and follow-up care for patients receiving Pain Management Services.
CARES:
Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence and Service.