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Pain Medicine Job at Meritus Health in Hagerstown, MD

Job ID: 1218853

Nurse Practitioner | Pain Medicine Job | Hagerstown, MD 21742

Experienced Pain Management Nurse Practitioner Opportunity

Job Description

Job Summary

Meritus Health is seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner to deliver comprehensive and up-to-date pain management care for our patients. The right person will be joining a busy and collaborative practice with established physicians and mid-levels. We look for this person to be able to perform all functions of the job description which covers: performing a diagnostic clinical evaluation, refer for appropriate intervention, procedure(s), physical therapy and engaging other specialists. Must have a strong background with monitoring prescription drugs, review relevant imaging and diagnostic tests, maintain accurate patient records, implementation of appropriate treatment plan, and being a team player. We are willing to train the right nurse practitioner who has experience and shows a drive to learn.

Key Responsibilities

  1. Deliver comprehensive and up to date pain management care including providing patients with multimodal pain treatment options
  2. Understand and follow current guidelines and treatment of pain care
  3. Team player and able to work with clinical team which includes medical assistant, office secretary, nurses, doctors, and other ancillary staff
  4. Obtain patient history and perform adequate physical exa
  5. Perform diagnostic clinical evaluation, and refer for appropriate intervention, procedure, physical therapy, other specialist
  6. Implement appropriate treatment plan
  7. Monitor effectiveness treatment plan and provide alternative treatments plans/referrals
  8. Maintain accurate and current patient records
  9. Manage challenging situations with patient care including addressing drug use, provide treatment options/ referrals and discharging non-compliant patients
  10. Review Prescription drug Monitoring
  11. Review Relevant imaging and Diagnostic test in a timely manner and provide appropriate referrals.

Minimum Qualifications:

  1. Education - Masters in Nursing required. Doctorate Degree in Nursing Preferred. Completion of a Certified Nurse Practitioner program.
  2. Experience - Five years experience as a Registered Nurse. One year experience as a Nurse Practitioner preferred.
  3. Licensure/Certification - License to practice as Nurse Practitioner in the State of Maryland required.   Current DEA Registration and CDS permit required.  Current BLS (CPR) in compliance with policy required. ACLS and PALS (if applicable) in compliance with policy required. For Wound Center only, ACLS in compliance with policy required.    
  4. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities - Demonstrates critical thinking, extensive clinical competence and expertise. Demonstrated ability to work well with all disciplines at all levels. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong organizational skills. Fluency in coding, ICD-10 and CPT, or commitment to acquire. Will have EHR computer access. 

Salary range: $118,000-$140,000 (based on experience)

Caring for our Team

We are committed to supporting the well-being and professional development of our team members through a comprehensive benefits package, which includes:

  1. Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
    Coverage begins on the first of the month following your hire date.
  2. Life Insurance & Disability Coverage
    Includes company-paid life insurance, as well as short- and long-term disability benefits to provide peace of mind.
  3. Paid Time Off (PTO)
    A generous PTO program designed to help you recharge and maintain a healthy work-life balance.
  4. 401(k) Retirement Plan
    Benefit from a robust company match to support your long-term financial goals.
  5. Education Assistance & Tuition Reimbursement
    Support for your continued learning and career growth.
  6. Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
    Options to save pre-tax dollars for eligible healthcare and dependent care expenses.
  7. Shift Differential Pay
    Team members working evening, night, or weekend shifts may be eligible for additional pay.

 

Happy to Help

  1. At Meritus, we believe in a collaborative and caring work environment. Interactions are an opportunity to learn, listen and to be there for one another. Therefore, we provide warm welcomes, hospitality-driven closures, and are always Happy to Help.

 

 

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Hagerstown, MD 21742-6710