Nurse Practitioner; APRN​/FNP​/AGNP Interventional Pain Management; Outpatient

Role:
Nurse Practitioner - APRN / FNP / AGNP

Position Overview:

We are seeking a dedicated, licensed Nurse Practitioner to join a multidisciplinary outpatient clinical team. In this role, you will evaluate, diagnose, and treat adult patients presenting with chronic and acute pain disorders, musculoskeletal conditions, and spine-related pathology. Working in collaboration with board-certified pain management physicians, you will formulate comprehensive care plans emphasizing multimodal, non-opioid, and interventional therapies.

• Conduct comprehensive initial clinical evaluations, medical history reviews, and focused physical and musculoskeletal examinations.
• Formulate, implement, and monitor evidence-based treatment plans for chronic pain, spinal conditions, neuropathies, and osteoarthritis.
• Perform routine outpatient clinical procedures under established protocols, including trigger point injections, peripheral joint injections, and bursa injections.
• Manage medication regimens with a strong commitment to responsible opioid stewardship, utilizing Prescription Drug Monitoring Programs (PDMP) and regular urine drug screening (UDS).
• Order and interpret relevant diagnostic imaging (X-rays, MRI, CT scans) and laboratory investigations to guide treatment interventions.
• Provide patient education on chronic pain management, physical rehabilitation, lifestyle modifications, and interventional procedure expectations.
• Collaborate closely with physicians, referring providers, physical therapists, and behavioral health specialists.
• Maintain complete, accurate, and timely clinical documentation within the Electronic Health Record (EHR) system in accordance with state and federal billing and compliance standards.

• Master's Degree or Doctorate in Nursing (MSN or DNP) from an accredited program.

• Active, unrestricted Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) license in the State of Rhode Island, or eligibility to obtain licensure prior to employment.

• National certification (AANP or ANCC) as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) or Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner (AGNP).

• Active Controlled Substance Registration (CSR) and DEA license, or eligibility to obtain prior to start.
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications.

• Prior clinical experience in pain management, orthopedics, physical medicine and rehabilitation (PM&R), neurology, or primary care preferred.
• Strong new graduates with relevant clinical rotations and demonstrated interest in pain management are encouraged to apply.

• Knowledge of chronic pain treatment modalities and musculoskeletal medicine.
• Experience interpreting diagnostic imaging and laboratory data.
• Strong patient communication and education skills.
• Commitment to evidence-based, patient-centered care.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.

• Master's Degree or Doctorate in Nursing (MSN or DNP) from an accredited program.
• National certification (AANP or ANCC) as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) or Adult-Gerontology Nurse.
• 1 year experience in Pain Management Medicine.