Family Nurse Practitioner for Acute Pain Service, Medical Pain Service and Pain Management Center Clinic

Primary location: Burnet Campus, Surgical Pain Services. Full-time, 0.9 FTE (36 hours per week), 7 ten-hour shifts per pay period with every other pay period including a 4-hour non-clinical shift. Shift: Days.

About the role

We are seeking a skilled and empathetic Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) to join our Surgical Pain Services and Medical Pain Services teams. This role ensures effective pain management for post-operative and medical patients during evening hours, promoting comfort, safety, and continuity of care.

Responsibilities

• Conduct evening rounds on post-operative surgical and medical pain service patients, assessing pain levels and overall clinical status.
• Develop, implement, and adjust individualized pain management plans in collaboration with surgical, primary, and pain management teams.
• Monitor patient response to pain interventions, ensuring comfort, safety, and effectiveness.
• Respond to acute pain issues arising during evening hours and modify plans as needed.
• Provide patient, family, and nursing education regarding pain management strategies and recovery expectations.
• Collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary care team, including surgeons, anesthesiologists, nurses, and other healthcare providers.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and thorough documentation of assessments, care plans, and interventions.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing pain management protocols and patient outcomes.
• Perform history and/or physical exams on patients presenting for care in area of expertise.
• Assess and diagnose illnesses, including chronic and acute conditions.
• Formulate, document, and monitor a treatment plan, including ordering and monitoring therapeutic interventions (e.g., diets, laboratory, radiological, and diagnostic tests).
• Provide clinical consultation and order interdisciplinary consults.
• Prescribe medications in accordance with federal and state laws, rules, and CCHMC policy.
• Attain and maintain competency in subspecialty practice, skills, and procedures in accordance with Joint Commission standards for focused (FPPE) and ongoing (OPPE) professional practice evaluation.
• Develop measurable outcomes and individualized comprehensive plans of care, addressing each diagnosis or issue with patient/family involvement.
• Maintain professional behaviors aligned with core values and care standards, participate in quality improvement activities or research.
• Engage in lifelong learning and professional development, serving as a preceptor, mentor, or leader in professional organizations.
• Advocate for pediatric patients and families, integrating ethical considerations and research findings into practice.
• Maintain competency in skills/procedures and employ diverse strategies to promote health and a safe environment.
• Provide leadership in care management, document and communicate with healthcare team members, and delegate appropriately.
• Evaluate and revise diagnoses, outcomes, and plans of care based on assessment data and patient/family feedback.
• Utilize evaluation results to recommend process or structural changes, including policy, procedure, or protocol updates.

Requirements

• Licensed Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) with active or eligible Ohio licensure.
• Previous experience in pain management, surgical services, acute care, or inpatient settings preferred.
• Strong clinical assessment and critical-thinking skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
• Commitment to patient- and family-centered care.
• Master’s degree in related field or Doctorate of Nursing Practice degree.
• Licensure and certification in accordance with CCHMC Delineation of Privileges.
• Multi-state licensure may be required based on subspecialty.

Benefits

Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits (prorated by FTE).

Pay

Expected starting pay range: $104,000.00 - $130,686.40. Starting pay is based on experience, skills, and equity; exceptions may apply for highly qualified candidates. Additional pay (e.g., shift, on-call, or weekend differentials) may apply.

Why join us?

• One of the nation’s top pediatric academic medical centers.
• Collaborative, multidisciplinary pain management teams.
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patient comfort and recovery.
• Mission-driven culture focused on improving child health.