Interventional Pain Nurse Navigator

Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Federal benefits

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Job summary

Veterans Health Administration – Salt Lake City Health Care System seeks an Anesthesia Pain Nurse to manage care in the Interventional Pain Service. You will coordinate patient care across the pain program, assist with procedures and sedation, and support education and communication among the care team.

You will educate Veterans on pain management strategies, coordinate clinic activities, and help ensure timely access to high-quality care within a collaborative, interdisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Must have English language proficiency as per VA requirements.
• Graduate of a nursing program accredited by ACEN/CCNE.
• State licensure as a registered nurse upon appointment or via bridge program.
• Foreign nursing education requires credential evaluation as applicable.
• VA qualification standards for nurse I-III levels apply.
• Preferred experience: two years in Pain Management.

Responsibilities

• Provide and oversee direct patient care in the Interventional Pain service.
• Serve as nurse care manager/coordinator for patients in Interventional Pain.
• Assist with interventional pain procedures and procedural sedation.
• Triage patient calls and address clinical concerns promptly.
• Educate patients and families on pain management and treatment plans.
• Coordinate outpatient clinic operations to ensure efficient patient care.

Skills

Pain management

ICU/CCU

Communication

Nursing leadership

Education

Nursing degree

Tools

CPRS EHR

Job description

Veterans Health Administration – Salt Lake City Health Care System seeks an Anesthesia Pain Nurse to manage care in the Interventional Pain Service. You will coordinate patient care across the pain program, assist with procedures and sedation, and support education and communication among the care team.

You will educate Veterans on pain management strategies, coordinate clinic activities, and help ensure timely access to high-quality care within a collaborative, interdisciplinary team.