Family Nurse Practitioner for Acute Pain Service, Medical Pain Service and Pain Management Cent

• Expected Starting Pay Range $ - $
• 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) and benefits may apply. Annual pay may vary based on FTE status.

Burnet Campus

Surgical Pain Services

Day (United States of America)

Full time

36

0.9

Regular

• Expected Starting Pay Range $ - $
• 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) and benefits may apply. Annual pay may vary based on FTE status.

Cincinnati Children’s is nationally recognized for excellence in pediatric care and is committed to providing compassionate, patient- and family-centered services. We are seeking a skilled and empathetic Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) to join our Surgical Pain Services and Medical Pain Services teams.

This role is essential in ensuring effective pain management for post-operative and medical patients during the evening hours, helping to promote comfort, safety, and continuity of care.

Position Title:

Family Nurse Practitioner

FTE: 0.9 (36 hours per week), 7 ten-hour shifts per pay period, every other pay period a 4-hour shift assigned as non-clinical shift

Shift: Days

Rounding on post-operative surgical and medical pain service patients to ensure pain is appropriately managed and that a clear, comprehensive plan is in place for overnight care. This position plays a critical role in optimizing patient comfort and supporting recovery.

• 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

• 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

• 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
• Join Cincinnati Children’s and help ensure our patients receive exceptional pain management and compassionate care during some of their most vulnerable moments.

• Patient Care
  - 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. Order and monitor therapeutic interventions including but not limited to diets, laboratory, radiological and diagnostic tests as deemed necessary by patient history and/or physical exam. Provide clinical consultation, order interdisciplinary consults.
  
  Professional practice including but not limited to prescription of medications in accordance with Federal and State Law & Rules and CCHMC policy.…