Nurse Practitioner- Pain Management

Advanced Practice Provider (APP) – Pain Management providing comprehensive outpatient care for patients with acute and chronic pain conditions in collaboration with pain management physicians and a multidisciplinary healthcare team.

Responsibilities

• Outpatient Clinical Care
  • Performs comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, and management of patients with acute and chronic pain conditions in the outpatient clinic setting.
  • Conducts patient evaluations including medical history, pain assessment, functional evaluation, medication review, and physical examination.
  • Develops and implements individualized pain management treatment plans in collaboration with the supervising physician.
  • Manages common pain conditions including musculoskeletal pain, neuropathic pain, spine-related pain, post-surgical pain, and chronic pain syndromes.
  • Orders and interprets diagnostic testing including laboratory studies and imaging when appropriate.
  • Evaluates treatment effectiveness and adjusts care plans based on patient response and clinical findings.
• Medication Management
  • Prescribes and manages medications used in pain management within scope of practice and clinical privileges.
  • Monitors medication effectiveness, side effects, and patient adherence to prescribed therapy.
  • Implements safe prescribing practices and monitors patients receiving controlled substances in accordance with state regulations, institutional policies, and evidence-based guidelines.
  • Reviews prescription monitoring program data and ensures compliance with opioid prescribing regulations when applicable.
• Patient Education and Support
  • Provides patient education regarding pain conditions, treatment options, medication use, and self-management strategies.
  • Educates patients on non-pharmacologic pain management strategies including physical therapy, exercise, lifestyle modifications, and behavioral health approaches.
  • Discusses expectations for treatment outcomes and functional improvement with patients and families.
• Care Coordination
  • Collaborates with pain management physicians, primary care providers, surgeons, physical therapists, behavioral health specialists, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care.
  • Facilitates referrals to appropriate specialty services including physical therapy, behavioral health, and interventional pain procedures when indicated.
  • Coordinates follow-up care and monitoring of treatment progress.
• Documentation and Quality
  • Maintains timely, accurate, and compliant documentation in the electronic medical record in accordance with hospital policies, regulatory requirements, and billing standards.
  • Participates in quality improvement initiatives and adherence to evidence-based pain management practices.
  • Supports program goals related to patient outcomes, safe prescribing practices, and patient satisfaction.
• Education and Professional Development
  • Assists in the education and mentorship of Advanced Practice Provider students or trainees when applicable.
  • Participates in continuing education and professional development related to pain management and chronic disease management.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program.
• Current and unrestricted state licensure as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant.
• Current national certification through an approved certifying body (ANCC, AANP, or NCCPA).
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Prior experience in pain management, physical medicine and rehabilitation, orthopedics, neurology, or primary care preferred.

Skills

• Knowledge of acute and chronic pain conditions and treatment modalities.
• Ability to perform comprehensive pain assessments and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Knowledge of pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic approaches to pain management.
• Knowledge of safe prescribing practices and regulatory requirements for controlled substances.
• Strong patient education and counseling skills related to pain management strategies.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
• Ability to manage a high-volume outpatient clinic environment while maintaining quality and efficiency.
• Proficiency in electronic medical record documentation and adherence to regulatory and compliance standards.
• Commitment to evidence-based practice, patient safety, and compassionate care for individuals with chronic pain conditions.