Nurse Practitioner, Pain Management
Sanford Health
Summary
The Pain Management Nurse Practitioner provides advanced nursing care for patients experiencing acute, chronic, or cancer-related pain. The NP evaluates, diagnoses, and manages pain conditions using pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic therapies, working in collaboration with physicians and multidisciplinary teams to improve patient quality of life.
Job description
Summary
The Pain Management Nurse Practitioner provides advanced nursing care for patients experiencing acute, chronic, or cancer-related pain. The NP evaluates, diagnoses, and manages pain conditions using pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic therapies, working in collaboration with physicians and multidisciplinary teams to improve patient quality of life.
Job Description
- Conduct detailed patient histories and physical examinations focused on pain assessment.
- Order and interpret diagnostic tests including imaging, labs, and nerve studies.
- Develop and implement individualized pain management plans incorporating medications, interventional procedures, physical therapy, and complementary therapies.
- Manage opioid and non-opioid medication regimens with careful monitoring for efficacy and safety.
- Perform or assist with interventional pain procedures as appropriate and within scope.
- Educate patients and families on pain management strategies, medication use, and potential side effects.
- Monitor and document patient progress, side effects, and treatment adjustments.
- Coordinate care with primary care providers, specialists, physical therapists, psychologists, and social workers.
- Participate in pain management program development, quality improvement, and research initiatives.
- Maintain compliance with regulatory and legal guidelines regarding controlled substances and pain treatment.
Requirements
- Master’s or Doctorate degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
- Current licensure as a Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner in each state of practice.
- Current Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) permit to prescribe controlled substances in each state of practice.
- State Controlled Substance License (if required by State).
- National board certification as a Family (FNP-BC) or (FNP–C), Adult-Gerontology Primary Care (AGPCNP-BC) or (A-GNP), Adult-Gerontology Acute Care (AGACNP-BC) or ACNPC-AG), Acute Care Adult (ACNP-BC), Adult (ANP-C).
- Obtains and subsequently maintains required specific competencies and certifications as outlined on privilege form.
- Experience in pain management, anesthesia, palliative care, or related field preferred.
Company overview
Sanford Health is one of the largest integrated healthcare delivery systems in the United States, operating as a nonprofit organization headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Founded in 1894, the organization has grown into a comprehensive health system with 44 medical centers, 482 clinics, and more than 200 senior living facilities across 26 states and nine countries. Sanford Health provides a full spectrum of healthcare services including acute care hospitals, specialty clinics, senior care through the Good Samaritan Society, genomic medicine, global clinics, and the Sanford Health Plan insurance program. The system employs over 48,000 healthcare professionals including 1,400 physicians and delivers care through five Centers of Excellence: Cancer, Children's, Heart, Orthopedics/Sports Medicine, and Women's Health. Annually, Sanford Health handles approximately 5.3 million outpatient visits, 84,000 admissions, and 136,000 surgeries. The organization is also actively involved in medical research and education through partnerships with academic institutions, positioning itself as a regional healthcare leader in the Midwest with expanding international presence.