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Universal Pain Management (www.universalpain.com), is seeking a full-time Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant (PA-C) in our Apple Valley and Palmdale locations for our growing practice. As part of the UPM team, the Nurse Practitioner/PA-C works under the supervision of pain management physicians. The Nurse Practitioner/PA-C provides direct patient care in an ambulatory setting by:
• Evaluating patients
• Taking histories and physicals
• Providing patient instruction with regard to medication use
• Prescribing medications and programs
• Maintaining implantable medical devices
The Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant independently prioritizes and completes patient assessments and documentation. Other assignments may be made by the pain management physicians.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Master's Degree
• Completion of a Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant training program
• National Certification
• Current Nurse Practitioner license and Furnishing Number to practice nursing in the state of California or license issued by the California Physician Assistant Board
• Current DEA certification for Schedule II controlled substances or eligibility
• Current BLS certification
• Current ACLS certification preferred
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
• Ability to work independently with minimal physician consultation.
• Detailed knowledge of legal and professional requirements for quality patient care in a pain management practice.
• Skill and communication theory and its applications in the healthcare facility.
• Skill in interviewing patients of different ages in order to obtain and give information.
• Knowledge and skill to perform physical patient assessments through standard physician examination and skills.
• Detailed knowledge of laboratory tests values, such as CBC, urine analysis and drug levels.
• Working knowledge of the consultation process and referral sources within the community and beyond.
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