What are the responsibilities and job description for the APP - Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant | Pain Clinic position at Sanford Health?
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Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland.
Facility: Bismarck Clinic
Location: Bismarck, ND
Address: 222 N 7th St, Bismarck, ND 58501, USA
Shift: 8 Hours - Day Shifts
Job Schedule: Full time
Weekly Hours: 40.00
Job 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. 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.
Qualifications
Master’s or Doctorate degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
If APRN was licensed prior to August 1, 1995, master's degree in nursing is preferred.
Experience in pain management, anesthesia, palliative care, or related field preferred
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.
Privileging documents and related credentialing requirements will supersede this job description in defining minimum qualifications, criteria, and scope of practice, if variation between documents exists.
Benefits
Sanford offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits .
Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org .
Compensation Package: Sanford Health offers a nationally competitive compensation plan with an additional physician benefits package including health, dental and vision insurance, 401K plan, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, CME allowance, allowed time away, malpractice insurance and tail coverage, and a relocation allowance.
About this Community: As the capital city of North Dakota, Bismarck is truly one of a kind. The city offers picturesque landscapes and farmland, a fast-growing community of more than 130,000 and economic diversity. Centrally located in the state, Bismarck borders the east side of the Missouri River and has a neighborhood full of friendly people
Sanford has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.
Req Number: R-0273901
Job Function: Advanced Practice Provider
Featured: No
Specialty: Pain Management - Non-Anesthesia
Visas Accepted: N/A
Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland.
Facility: Bismarck Clinic
Location: Bismarck, ND
Address: 222 N 7th St, Bismarck, ND 58501, USA
Shift: 8 Hours - Day Shifts
Job Schedule: Full time
Weekly Hours: 40.00
Job 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. 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.
Qualifications
Master’s or Doctorate degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
If APRN was licensed prior to August 1, 1995, master's degree in nursing is preferred.
Experience in pain management, anesthesia, palliative care, or related field preferred
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.
Privileging documents and related credentialing requirements will supersede this job description in defining minimum qualifications, criteria, and scope of practice, if variation between documents exists.
Benefits
Sanford offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits .
Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org .
Compensation Package: Sanford Health offers a nationally competitive compensation plan with an additional physician benefits package including health, dental and vision insurance, 401K plan, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, CME allowance, allowed time away, malpractice insurance and tail coverage, and a relocation allowance.
About this Community: As the capital city of North Dakota, Bismarck is truly one of a kind. The city offers picturesque landscapes and farmland, a fast-growing community of more than 130,000 and economic diversity. Centrally located in the state, Bismarck borders the east side of the Missouri River and has a neighborhood full of friendly people
Sanford has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.
Req Number: R-0273901
Job Function: Advanced Practice Provider
Featured: No
Specialty: Pain Management - Non-Anesthesia
Visas Accepted: N/A