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Pain Medicine Job at Meritus Health in Hagerstown, MD
Pain Medicine Job | Nurse Practitioner | Hagerstown, MD 21742
Experienced Pain Management Nurse Practitioner Opportunity
Hagerstown, MD 21742
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Nurse Practitioner-Pain Medicine
Employment Type: Full-Time
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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
- Deliver comprehensive and up to date pain management care including providing patients with multimodal pain treatment options
- Understand and follow current guidelines and treatment of pain care
- Team player and able to work with clinical team which includes medical assistant, office secretary, nurses, doctors, and other ancillary staff
- Obtain patient history and perform adequate physical exa
- Perform diagnostic clinical evaluation, and refer for appropriate intervention, procedure, physical therapy, other specialist
- Implement appropriate treatment plan
- Monitor effectiveness treatment plan and provide alternative treatments plans/referrals
- Maintain accurate and current patient records
- Manage challenging situations with patient care including addressing drug use, provide treatment options/ referrals and discharging non-compliant patients
- Review Prescription drug Monitoring
- Review Relevant imaging and Diagnostic test in a timely manner and provide appropriate referrals.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Education - Masters in Nursing required. Doctorate Degree in Nursing Preferred. Completion of a Certified Nurse Practitioner program.
- Experience - Five years experience as a Registered Nurse. One year experience as a Nurse Practitioner preferred.
- 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.
- 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)
Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, retirement plans, paid time off, CME allowance, malpractice insurance, and more.
Caring for Our Team
- Meritus offers a comprehensive, affordable and team-member focused benefits package. Health, dental and vision insurance is offered on the 1st of the month after 30 days of employment to all team members hired to work at least 16 hours per week and offer multiple plans to best meet your needs.
- Life insurance, short-term disability and long-term disability are offered at no cost to eligible team members.
- Meritus offers a robust Paid Time Off and eligible team members begin accruing day 1 of employment.
- Our 401k retirement plan helps you save for your retirement and provides a meaningful employer match. All employees have access to free financial planning sessions.
- Going back to school? We have a tremendous education assistance program to support your education goals and a no-cost
- Employee Assistance Program to help you manage stress, mental health, elder-care issues and the challenges of work-life balance.
- Evening, night and weekend shifts may be eligible for shift differential.
Strength Through Diversity
- Meritus Health believes that diversity, equity, and inclusion are key drivers for excellence. We share a common devotion to delivering exceptional patient care. When you join us, you become a part of Meritus Health, and we expect a record of achievement and advancement as we meet our mission.
- Our commitment to equity in all aspects of patient care delivery, education, and research to promote policies and practices to allow opportunities for all to create joy at work and reach their potential.
Happy to Help
- 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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