General Information
| Payroll Title | NURSE PRACT 2 | Title Code | 009147 | Grade/Step | Working Title | Nurse Practitioner (NP)-Pain Management | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Department Name | Psychiatry and Neurosci Dept | Supervisor | Darren K Freeman | Department Head | Hansen, Katherine |
Special Requirements and Conditions
| Critical Position |
| Overtime |
| Shift Work |
| Travel |
| Travel Outside of Normal Business Hours |
Level of Supervision Received
| General Direction |
Items Used
| Tools, equipment and machines used in the diagnostic aspect of the practice of medicine. |
| Standard Office Equipment: Computer, Copier, Fax, etc |
Position Purpose
| This position will work in conjunction with a supervising pain management physician will provide clinical expertise to acutely and chronically ill pain management patients by taking detailed medical histories, performing exams, interpreting lab results, making diagnoses, and implement out-patient treatment. Collaborates with others in the clinic to assure smooth flow of patient care consistent with established quality indicators and participates in the overall coordination of patient care. The care delivered will be based on theoretical principals and scientific knowledge and in accordance with requirements set forth by the California Board of Registered Nursing. The position's primary work location will be in the inland empire working in the UCR Health Clinic and in affiliate facilities. |
Essential Functions
| Essential Function | % Time |
|---|---|
| Direct Patient Care | 100 |
| 1. Perform complete physical examinations, including ordering, interpreting and evaluating tests and examinations. 2. Assume on-going responsibility for each patient. 3. Diagnose and treat both chronic and episodic disorders including complications of otherwise normal processes. 4. Establish and document the health care plan and diagnosis, maintain records of each case that are sufficiently complete for any physician reviewing them to evaluate the effectiveness of the plan. 5. Consistently demonstrates the knowledge, skills, abilities and behaviors necessary to provide superior and culturally sensitive service to each other, to our members and to customers, contracted providers and vendors. 6. Monitor and evaluate patients in the outpatient setting with new or ongoing pain management issues. 7. Respond to patient telephone calls and medical record patient encounters. 8. Set parameters and guidelines for continuum of care in collaboration with pain management physician. 9. Dictate electronically create clinic note. 10. Coordinate/recommend follow up with appropriate imaging and diagnostic studies. 11. Recommend consult referrals. 12. Demonstrates a service philosophy in all interactions with patients, families, and the health care team. 13. Demonstrates proficiency in the use of computers and telecommunication modalities. |
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Minimum Requirements
| Minimum Requirement | Display Ranking |
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| 1 | |
| Current California Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner license. Current unrestricted DEA license and National Provider Identifier (NPI) number. | |
| 2 | |
| A minimum of two years' experience as a NP. | |
| 3 | |
| Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications. | |
| 4 | |
| Must meet UC credentialing requirements. | |
| 5 | |
| Strong interpersonal skills and excellent bedside manner. | |
| 6 | |
| Ability to make emergency decisions quickly. | |
Preferred Qualifications
| Preferred Qualification | Display Ranking |
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| 1 | |
| Patient care experience in a pain management setting. | |
| Posted Position Purpose |
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| UCR Health is a team of physicians, specialists and healthcare professionals dedicated to improving the health of Inland Southern California residents and families by bringing health home to our communities.
Established alongside the School of Medicine at the University of California, Riverside, UCR Health is growing to meet the healthcare needs of the region - bringing innovative, culturally sensitive medical care to our communities. Our patient-centered primary care and specialty services deliver university-based healthcare excellence and innovation to the communities where we live, work and play. To learn more about UCR Health, please visit: www.ucrhealth.org
This position will work in conjunction with a supervising pain management physician will provide clinical expertise to acutely and chronically ill pain management patients by taking detailed medical histories, performing exams, interpreting lab results, making diagnoses, and implement out-patient treatment. Collaborates with others in the clinic to assure smooth flow of patient care consistent with established quality indicators and participates in the overall coordination of patient care. The care delivered will be based on theoretical principals and scientific knowledge and in accordance with requirements set forth by the California Board of Registered Nursing.
The position's primary work location will be in the inland empire working in the UCR Health Clinic and in affiliate facilities. |
| Posted Minimum Requirements |
| 1. Current California Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner license. Current unrestricted DEA license and National Provider Identifier (NPI) number. 2. A minimum of two years' experience as a NP. 3. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications. 4. Must meet UC credentialing requirements. 5. Strong interpersonal skills and excellent bedside manner. 6. Ability to make emergency decisions quickly. |
| Posted Preferred Qualifications |
| 1. Patient care experience in a pain management setting. |