Nurse Practitioner- Pain Management

Job Requirements

The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) - Pain Management provides comprehensive outpatient care for patients experiencing acute and chronic pain conditions in collaboration with pain management physicians and the multidisciplinary healthcare team. The APP independently evaluates and manages patients in the outpatient clinic setting, providing diagnostic assessment, treatment planning, medication management, and patient education related to pain conditions. The APP functions as an integral member of the pain management team and supports the delivery of safe, evidence-based, and patient-centered care for individuals with complex pain disorders.

Responsibilities include assessment of pain-related conditions, development and implementation of treatment plans, medication management, coordination of care, and follow-up evaluation of treatment outcomes. The APP practices within the scope of professional licensure, national certification, institutional credentialing, and delineation of privileges in accordance with applicable state regulations and hospital policies. The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this classification.

They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities or duties.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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…