Graduated from an accredited Nursing program with a Master's degree in Nursing.
3-5 years of nursing experience required.
Must be a licensed Registered Nurse in Indiana.
Possess prescriptive authority privileges in Indiana.
Board Certification for hospital privileges is mandatory.
Must have current CPR certification.
Must demonstrate a positive attitude and image internally and externally.
Responsibilities
Assess and evaluate patient needs in a pain management setting.
Develop and implement comprehensive patient care plans.
Monitor and manage patient recovery and treatment effectiveness.
Educate patients and families on pain management and self-care programs.
Collaborate with physicians and nursing staff for coordinated patient care.
Prioritize clinical issues and respond calmly to emergency situations.
Maintain accurate and timely medical records and documentation.
Benefits
Comprehensive health benefits package including medical, dental, and vision.
Retirement savings plan with employer matching contributions.
Continuing education opportunities for professional development.
Flexible scheduling to support work-life balance.
Supportive work environment within the Community Healthcare System.
Full Job Description
Position: Nurse Practitioner
Specialty: Pain Management
Location: Munster, IN
Education/Experience Requirements:
Graduate of an accredited Nursing program; Masters of Nursing degree required
Minimum of 3 years nursing experience required; 5 years preferred
Licensed Registered Nurse in the State of Indiana
Prescriptive authority privileges in State of Indiana
Board Certification is required to be granted necessary hospital privileges for employment
CPR certification required
Conveys positive attitude and image internally throughout Community Healthcare System and externally within the community
Excellent patient assessment and critical thinking skills; ability to analyze and creatively solve patient care issues in a proactive and positive manner; ability to apply and modify principles, methods, and techniques to provide ongoing patient care
Requires self-direction, leadership, delegation, organization, and teaching ability
Communicates tactfully and effectively with physicians, patients, families, nursing staff, other hospital/clinic departments, and the public
Demonstrates a professional, positive, flexible and open minded manner with a willingness and desire to go the extra mile
Knowledge of professional nursing theory, practice and medical care to give and evaluate patient care. Knowledge of medical equipment and instruments to administer patient care. Knowledge of medications and their effects on patients. Knowledge of patient education principles to develop a self-care program.
Skills in anticipating and reacting calmly to emergency work situations; able to prioritize patients according to their clinical needs; strong time management skills to balance both patient care and chart completion
Thorough knowledge of pharmacologic agents used in patient treatments
