Nurse Practitioner-Pain Management

Insight Health Systems; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Sick Time

Paid Vacation Time

Health, vision & dental benefits

Short and long-term disability and basic life insurance

Job summary

A community health organization in Chicago is seeking a dedicated Pain Management Nurse Practitioner to provide expert nursing care to patients, evaluate outcomes, and participate in patient education. This role requires a Master's degree in Nursing and current RN and APN licenses in Illinois. Benefits include paid sick and vacation time, as well as health coverage. Join a determined team committed to delivering compassionate care in a mission-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current DEA License required at time of hire.
• Certification as an advanced practice nurse by the appropriate certifying organization required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a role model and advocate in the delivery of compassionate care.
• Evaluate and revise patient care plans based on outcomes.
• Consult with staff on healthcare issues in Pain Management.

Skills

Clinical experience in Pain Management

Expert nursing care

Patient advocacy

Education

Master’s degree in Nursing

Current RN license in Illinois

Current APN license in Illinois

Job description

WE ARE INSIGHT

At Insight Hospital and Medical Center - Chicago, we believe there is a better way to provide quality healthcare while achieving health equity. Our Chicago location looks forward to working closely with our neighbors and residents, to build a full-service community hospital in the Bronzeville area of Chicago; creating a comprehensive plan to increase services and meet community needs. With a growing team that is dedicated to delivering world‑class service to everyone we meet, it is our mission to deliver the most compassionate, loving, expert, and impactful care in the world to our patients. Be a part of the Insight Chicago team that provides PATIENT CARE SECOND TO NONE!

Short Summary

The Pain Management Nurse Practitioner is assigned responsibility for the primary health care of patients in their area of expertise as well as special health care under the direction of members of the medical staff. Evaluation and care of patients occur within the scope of practice defined and agreed to by members of the administrative team and medical staff. The nurse practitioner plans and implements, and a physician reviews and confirms health care goals for patients and their families. The nurse practitioner works closely with the staff to ensure that patient needs are met. These duties are to be performed in a highly confidential manner, following the mission, values, and behaviors of Insight Hospital and Medical Center. Employees are further expected to provide a high quality of care, service, and kindness toward all patients, staff, physicians, volunteers, and guests.

Job Duties

• Serve as a role model and advocate in the delivery of compassionate, comprehensive care to patients and their families.
• Utilize expert knowledge, skills, and abilities to strengthen clinical practice in their specialty throughout the organization.
• Provide expert nursing care to the Pain Management patient population.
• Evaluate patient outcomes and revise plan of care accordingly, discuss health care plan with the patient and healthcare team, and document in the health record.
• Prescribe and treat patients accordingly.
• Participate in the development and evaluation of patient and family education materials.
• Consult with staff in the development of teaching plans for patients and their families.
• Act as an internal consultant to staff and the community on healthcare issues in the area of Pain Management.
• Round up to 2 days/week at local nursing homes and/or assisted living facilities.

Job Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• A Master’s degree in Nursing required.
• A current RN license in the State of Illinois required.
• A current APN license in the State of Illinois required.
• Current DEA License required at time of hire.
• Certification as an advanced practice nurse by the appropriate certifying organization required.
• Clinical experience in Pain Management and working with Chronic Pain.

Benefits

• Paid Sick Time - effective 90 days after employment.
• Paid Vacation Time - effective 90 days after employment.
• Health, vision & dental benefits - eligible at 30 days, following the 1st of the following month.
• Short and long‑term disability and basic life insurance - after 30 days of employment.

Insight Employees are required to be vaccinated for COVID-19 as a condition of employment, subject to accommodation for medical or sincerely held religious beliefs.

Insight is an equal opportunity employer and values workplace diversity!