NP for a Vein Center, Columbia, MD

Duties and Responsibilities:

Contributes to physician's effectiveness by identifying short-term and long-range patient care issues that must be addressed; providing information and commentary pertinent to deliberations; recommending options and courses of action; implementing physician directives
Assesses patient health by interviewing patients; performing physical examinations; obtaining, updating, and studying medical histories
Determines abnormal conditions by administering or ordering diagnostic tests; identify abnormal results and bring these to the attention of the attending physician
Works closely with Nursing, Surgical and Vascular Lab Staff
Provides continuity of care by developing and implementing patient management plans under the direction of the attending physician.
Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
Formulates a multimodality treatment strategy for the patients’ venous insufficiency under the direction of the attending physician.
Assists in medical procedures as requested by the attending physician
Educates patients on treatment options, recommendations of the attending physician and assists patient in scheduling treatments
Participates in telephone communication with patients as needed
Creates a letter of medical necessity when required by patient insurance company
Complies with federal, state, and local legal and professional requirements by studying existing and new legislation; anticipating future legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management on needed actions.
Be involved with all continuity of care initiatives, including one month, six month and then annual follow ups
Maintain accurate and detailed reports and records; complete all work within established time requirements
Train new clinical staff as needed
Work together with the team members at the center(s) to reach center goals
Assist in community events CVR sponsors as needed
Attend periodic team meetings
Process medical instruments and medical waste per CVR standards
Adhere to all infection control, universal precautions and safety policies
Utilize appropriate customer service skills during interactions with patients, physicians visitors, staff, and other personnel
Other duties as assigned by management, or clinical director

Benefits
Health insurance
401(k) matching
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Dental insurance
Paid holidays
Quarterly Bonus Incentives