Nurse Practitioner

Open Arms Pain Clinic; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 88,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Open Arms Pain Clinic in Colorado Springs, CO seeks a compassionate Nurse Practitioner to provide comprehensive outpatient pain care, collaborating with our medical director and interdisciplinary team to evaluate patients and develop individualized plans.

You will manage acute and chronic pain, prescribe medications, perform procedures where permitted, educate patients, and coordinate care across specialists to improve function and quality of life.

Qualifications

• Master’s or doctoral degree in nursing.
• Current national NP certification appropriate to practice.
• Colorado licensure with prescribing authority and DEA registration.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments, including histories and exams.
• Diagnose and manage acute and chronic pain with evidence-based care.
• Prescribe and monitor medications within your scope of practice.
• Perform or assist with procedures (e.g., joint injections) as allowed.
• Educate patients about options, safety, and self-management.
• Coordinate care with physicians, therapists, and other staff; maintain EMR.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Communication

Teamwork

Patient education

Education

Master’s or doctoral degree in nursing

Colorado NP licensure with prescribing authority

DEA registration

Job description

Nurse Practitioner – Outpatient Pain Management
Open Arms Pain Clinic | Colorado Springs, CO

Employment type: Full Time
Compensation: $64 to $67
Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:30 to 5:30

About the Position

Open Arms Pain Clinic is seeking a compassionate Nurse Practitioner to provide comprehensive care for patients experiencing acute and chronic pain. Working with our medical director and interdisciplinary team, you will evaluate patients, develop individualized treatment plans, and help improve their function and quality of life.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments, including medical histories, physical examinations, and review of diagnostic testing.
• Diagnose and manage acute and chronic pain using evidence-based treatment approaches.
• Prescribe and monitor medications, including controlled substances, within your authorized scope of practice and applicable regulations.
• Perform or assist with procedures, such as joint injections, trigger point injections, and Botox for migraines, as permitted by training, credentialing, and scope of practice.
• Educate patients and families about treatment options, medication safety, lifestyle changes, and pain self-management.
• Coordinate care and referrals with physicians, therapists, and other healthcare professionals.
• Monitor treatment outcomes, adjust care plans, and maintain accurate, timely electronic medical records.
• Follow clinic protocols and applicable licensing and prescribing requirements.
• Participate in quality improvement, continuing education, and team development.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s or doctoral degree in nursing.
• Current national Nurse Practitioner certification appropriate to the patient population and responsibilities.
• Current, unrestricted Colorado licensure and applicable advanced practice and prescribing authority.
• DEA registration appropriate to the position’s prescribing responsibilities.
• Strong clinical judgment, communication, teamwork, and patient education skills.
• Commitment to compassionate, patient-centered care.

Preferred Qualifications

• One to two years of Nurse Practitioner experience in pain management, primary care, neurology, orthopedics, or a related specialty.
• Experience managing patients with chronic pain.
• Experience with relevant office-based procedures.

Work Environment

This position is based in an outpatient clinic with regular patient interaction. Occasional evening or weekend hours may be required depending on clinic needs.

Reports to: Medical Director / Clinic Administrator