APP - Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner | Interventional Pain Management

20010 Sanford Clinic; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanford Health is seeking an Interventional Pain Management Nurse Practitioner to evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients with acute and chronic pain. You will perform interventional procedures under physician supervision, develop personalized plans, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to improve quality of life.

The role emphasizes evidence-based pain management, patient education, and ongoing professional development within a large rural health system dedicated to transforming care in

Qualifications

• Master’s or Doctorate degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
• APRN licensure in each state of practice.
• DEA permit to prescribe controlled substances.
• State Controlled Substance License (if required).
• National board certification in FNP-BC, FNP-C, AGPCNP-BC, A-GNP, AGACNP-BC, ACNPC-AG, ACNP-BC, or ANP-C.
• Privileging/credentialing requirements will define scope.
• Specialized pain management training/certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments related to pain conditions.
• Assist or perform interventional pain procedures under supervision or independently where allowed.
• Develop and implement evidence-based pain management plans.
• Monitor progress and adjust treatment for pain relief and function.
• Educate patients and families about pain conditions and care strategies.
• Collaborate with physicians, therapists, psychologists, and pharmacists to coordinate care.
• Maintain accurate medical records in compliance with standards.
• Stay current with pain management guidelines and continuing education.
• Participate in quality improvement and research related to pain management.
• Adhere to legal/ethical standards for prescribing controlled substances.

Skills

Pain management

Interventional procedures

Team collaboration

Evidence-based care

Education

Master’s or Doctorate in NP program

APRN licensure (state)

DEA permit to prescribe

NBC for FNP/AGPCNP/ACNPC-AG/ACNP-BC/ANP-C

Job description

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland.

Work Shift: Day (United States of America) Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Compensation: Union Position: No Department Details Join a team that currently has an existing provider and APP within department. Specialized diagnostics and treatment.

Summary The Interventional Pain Management Nurse Practitioner provides advanced nursing care focused on the evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of patients experiencing acute and chronic pain. This role involves performing interventional pain management procedures, in collaboration with physicians and other healthcare providers, and developing individualized pain management plans to improve patient quality of life.

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments including history, physical exams, and diagnostic reviews related to pain conditions.
• Assist or perform interventional pain procedures such as nerve blocks, epidural injections, radiofrequency ablations, spinal cord stimulator trials, and other minimally invasive techniques under physician supervision or independently where allowed.
• Develop and implement evidence-based pain management treatment plans, including medication management, physical therapy referrals, and complementary therapies.
• Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans accordingly to optimize pain relief and functional improvement.
• Educate patients and families on pain conditions, treatment options, procedural expectations, and self-care strategies.
• Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams including physicians, physical therapists, psychologists, and pharmacists to coordinate care.
• Maintain accurate and detailed medical records in compliance with regulatory and institutional standards.
• Stay current with advancements in pain management techniques, guidelines, and regulations through continuing education and professional development.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and contribute to research or clinical trials related to pain management.
• Adhere to all legal and ethical standards related to prescribing controlled substances and pain management.

• Master’s or Doctorate degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
• If APRN was licensed prior to August 1, 1995, master’s degree in nursing is preferred.
• Specialized training or certification in pain management and interventional pain procedures preferred.
• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner in each state of practice.
• Current Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) permit to prescribe controlled substances in each state of practice.
• State Controlled Substance License (if required by State).
• National board certification as a Family (FNP-BC) or (FNP–C), Adult-Gerontology Primary Care (AGPCNP-BC) or (A-GNP), Adult-Gerontology Acute Care (AGACNP-BC) or ACNPC-AG), Acute Care Adult (ACNP-BC), Adult (ANP-C).
• Obtains and subsequently maintains required specific competencies and certifications as outlined on privilege form.
• Privileging documents and related credentialing requirements will supersede this job description in defining minimum qualifications, criteria, and scope of practice, if variation between documents exists.

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The Sanford organization owns and manages multiple distinct brands, including Sanford Health, Marshfield Clinic, and Good Samaritan, as well as Lewis Drug, Sanford Health Equip, Solutions by Sanford, Great Shots, and Blue Rock Bar & Grill. Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland. Headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, the organization has 53,000 employees and serves over 2 million patients and nearly 425,000 health plan members across the upper Midwest including South Dakota, North Dakota, Minnesota, Wyoming, Iowa, Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The integrated nonprofit health system includes a network of 56 hospitals, 288 clinic locations, 147 senior care communities, 4,000 physicians and advanced practice providers and nearly 1,500 active clinical trials and studies. The organization’s transformational virtual care initiative brings patients closer to care with access to 78 specialties. Learn more about Sanford Health’s commitment to shaping the future of rural health care across the lifespan at sanfordhealth.org or Sanford Health News.

Good Samaritan, one of the nation’s largest nonprofit providers of senior care and services, is committed to transforming the aging experience through innovation, compassion and personalized care. As part of Sanford Health, an integrated nonprofit health system headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Good Samaritan serves 10,000 seniors and offers access to a full continuum of care, including 94 rehabilitation and skilled nursing centers, 56 assisted living and memory care facilities, 44 independent living locations and 37 home health and hospice agencies. The senior care provider delivers services across the upper Midwest, with 70% of residents living in rural communities. Learn more about Good Samaritan’s mission and commitment to delivering high quality senior care in rural America at good-sam.com.