About this role
Nurse Practitioner (NP) - Acute Pain Management
Position Summary The Department of Anesthesiology at Columbia University Irving Medical Center seeks a highly-motivated full-time Nurse Practitioner (NP) to work in the Acute Pain Management division. The Pain NP will work under direct supervision of the pain medical director to provide specialty care to acutely ill pain management patients.
Responsibilities
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Take comprehensive history and perform physical examinations.
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Perform diagnostic testing and therapeutic procedures in accordance with training and scope of practice.
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Develop differential diagnoses.
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Evaluate and treat based on history, physical examination, radiological, laboratory, and other diagnostic test results, pursuant to the practice protocols and collaborative practice agreement.
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Initiate subspecialty consultations and referrals.
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Counsel and educate patients and their families.
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Document all patient encounters in the electronic medical record.
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Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.
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Participate in daily team rounding, periodic M&M sessions and department conferences/teaching opportunities.
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Participate in the continuing education programs and departmental quality assurance, risk management, and compliance efforts
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Minimum Qualifications
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Master's degree in Nursing as Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP) or Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP), plus five years of nursing related experience.
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ACNP or AGACNP board certification.
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Current New York State Nurse Practitioner (NP) and Registered Nurse (RN) licenses.
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AHA BCLS certification.
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AHA ACLS certification.
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Eligible for DEA certification.
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Knowledge and proficiency with computer-based programs such as electronic medical records systems.
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Preferred Qualifications
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Doctor of Nursing Practice degree.
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Previous Nurse Practitioner experience.
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Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran
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Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.