Nurse Practitioner – Pain Management Clinic
Salary: $120,000 - $140,000
Key Responsibilities
Patient Assessment: Conduct thorough patient assessments, including history taking, physical examinations, and diagnostic evaluations.
Treatment Planning: Develop and implement individualized pain management plans, including pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic therapies.
Medication Management: Prescribe, monitor, and adjust medications for pain management, ensuring safety and efficacy while minimizing potential side effects.
Patient Education: Educate patients and their families about pain management strategies, treatment options, and self-care techniques.
Collaboration: Work collaboratively with physicians, physical therapists, and other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive pain management solutions.
Documentation: Maintain accurate and detailed patient records, including treatment plans, progress notes, and follow-up documentation.
Compliance: Ensure all practices comply with regulatory standards, clinic protocols, and ethical guidelines.
Follow-Up Care: Monitor patient progress and make necessary adjustments to treatment plans based on patient feedback and clinical outcomes.
Advocacy: Advocate for patients' needs and support their journey towards improved quality of life.
Qualifications
Education: Master’s degree in Nursing from an accredited program.
Certification: Board Certification as a Nurse Practitioner (NP) with a specialization in Pain Management or related field is preferred.
Licensure: Active and unrestricted Nurse Practitioner license in New York.
Experience: Minimum of 2 years of clinical experience in pain management or a related field.
Skills: Strong assessment and diagnostic skills, proficiency in pain management techniques, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Knowledge: Understanding of pain management practices, pharmacology, and patient care protocols.
Working Conditions
Environment: Clinical setting with potential for patient interactions in various stages of treatment.
Benefits
Competitive salary and benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.
Continuing education opportunities and professional development support.
Willingness to travel in the borough
Comprehensive Benefits Package
15 Paid Time Off, 5 Sick Days, and 6 Federal Holidays.
