Proficient in prescribing pain management medications
Skilled in utilizing diagnostic tests for pain assessment
Basic injection skills highly preferred
Ability to align treatment with patient values and beliefs
Responsibilities
Provide care for patients experiencing chronic or acute pain
Collaborate with physicians and nursing staff to develop treatment plans
Create comprehensive pain management strategies including interventional techniques
Administer various therapeutic methods for pain relief
Educate patients and families on pain alleviation techniques
Act as a liaison between patients and doctors regarding medication efficacy
Benefits
Collaborative work environment with a focus on interventional pain management
Opportunity to work with a diverse patient population
Access to ongoing professional development and training
Supportive team structure with close physician collaboration
Emphasis on patient-centered care and holistic treatment approaches
Full Job Description
Job Summary
Position Title: Pain Management Nurse Practitioner
Job Summary: Essen is looking for a Pain Management Nurse Practitioner to join a robust interventional-focused out-patient Pain Management practice who evaluates pain and treats a wide range of pain problems. The Pain Management NP provides patient care for people with chronic health issues or injuries that cause them pain. In this role, your duties include examining patients, reviewing their medical history, and consulting with other care providers before deciding on a therapy or treatment program to help them manage their pain.
Responsibilities
Responsible for the care of patients with chronic or acute pain.
Work closely with doctors and other nurses to create a treatment plan
Put together a cmprehensive pain managemnt treatment plan including interventional pain tecqhicues and other conservative treatments such as medications, PT etc.
provide pain relief through other therapeutic methods
Teach patients and their families how to alleviate pain and make patients more comfortable.
Serve as a liaison between the patient and the doctor to determine a medication's effect and to make changes to improve the patient's comfort level.
Qualifications
A medical degree/ Valid NP license with NYS
In-depth knowledge of pain disorders
Ability to evaluate patients with difficult pain disorders
Appropriate prescribing of medications for pain problems
An ability to use different diagnostic tests to pinpoint the cause of pain
Skill with basic injections highly preferred
Treatment that is in line with a patient's wishes and belief system
