Nurse Practitioner - Pain Management

Allina Health; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 117,000 - 163,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental

PTO/Time Away

Retirement Savings Plans

Life Insurance

Disability

Tuition Reimbursement

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Job summary

Allina Health is seeking a Pain Management Nurse Practitioner to provide inpatient pain management consultations at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis. The role involves diagnosing, managing, and coordinating care for patients with acute and chronic pain, including post-surgical care, within a multidisciplinary neuroscience team.

The position offers full-time hours, a competitive compensation package, and the possibility of tele-pain consultations across Allina's metro hospitals.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Nurse Practitioner program.
• Licensed Registered Nurse in MN upon hire.
• Certified Nurse Practitioner in MN; ANCC certification in specialty required upon hire.
• ACLS-BLS Tier 2 certification required within 180 days.
• DEA registration required upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Provides clinical care for patients within a physician/nurse practitioner team.
• Completes comprehensive patient assessments.
• Determines diagnosis and treatment of illness.
• Orders and interprets medical diagnostics with attending physician.
• Prescribes medications, treatments, and medical equipment.
• Educates patients on managing chronic illness or wellness care.
• Refer to specialty care when appropriate.

Education

Master's degree in Nursing (Nurse Practitioner program)

Job description

## Nurse Practitioner - Pain ManagementApply: Abbott Northwestern Hospital: Mercy Hospital: United Hospital: Full time: Posted Today: R-0074479**Location Address:**2800 10th AveReceiving DockMinneapolis, MN 55407-1311**Date Posted:**September 15, 2026**Department:**31002032 ABSI Pain Services ANW**Shift:**Day (United States of America)**Shift Length:**8 hour shift**Hours Per Week:**40**Union Contract:**Non-Union-NCT**Weekend Rotation:**Occasional**Job Summary:**Step into a role where advanced practice nursing meets cutting-edge neuroscience care. At Allina Health Brain and Spine Institute, you’ll join a comprehensive, multidisciplinary team recognized for excellence in pain management, neurology and neurosurgery. Our flagship facility, Abbott Northwestern Hospital, ranks among the Top 50 hospitals in the U.S. for Neurology and Neurosurgery by U.S. News & World Report, and our program spans multiple high-performing stroke centers across the Minneapolis/St. Paul regional area. As a Pain Management Nurse Practitioner, you will be at the heart of diagnosing, managing, and coordinating care for patients presenting with pain in the inpatient setting —while working alongside some of the most respected neuroscience physicians in the Midwest.**Key Position Details:**Imagine yourself collaborating with world-class physicians and specialists in an environment that fosters both professional growth and exceptional patient outcomes.* Primary Practice Setting: Abbott Northwestern - Minneapolis* Provide inpatient pain management consultations, manage acute and chronic pain conditions, and support post-surgical care.* Practice independently as the sole pain Nurse Practitioner at United Hospital with the benefit of support from colleagues across the system who are just a phone call away.* Opportunities to engage in tele-pain consults at Allina's three metro hospitals.* Average census of 10 to 14 patients per day split between providing new patient consults and rounding on follow-up patients* Full-time position with a schedule designed to balance patient care and work-life flexibility.* Competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness through Allina Health’s 501(c)(3) status.**Why Join Allina Health Brain and Spine Institute?**Here, you’ll have access to advanced technology, innovative treatment protocols, and a supportive team culture. You’ll be empowered to practice at the top of your scope, making a measurable difference in the lives of patients facing stroke, epilepsy, neurodegenerative disorders, and other complex neurological conditions.If you’re a Nurse Practitioner looking for a place to grow, collaborate, and contribute to groundbreaking neurological care in Minneapolis/St. Paul, this is your opportunity.\"Allina named on the Becker's Review 100 Great Neuro and Spine programs of 2025.\"**Job Description:**Provides help with all aspects of patient care, including diagnosis, treatments and consultations as part of a physician/nurse team in accordance with the designated specialty. Works in both inpatient and outpatient situations and can perform independently or as part of a treatment team. Serves as an educator, case manager, consultant to staff and multidisciplinary health care team. **Principle Responsibilities*** Provides clinical care for patients + Completes comprehensive patient assessments. + Determines diagnosis and treatment of illness. + Orders and interprets medical diagnostics in tandem with attending physician. + Prescribes medications, treatments, therapy and medical equipment. + Conducts patient education when working to manage chronic illness or wellness care. + Refers for specialty care when determined. + Consults with physician when patient needs outside of Nurse Practitioner scope of practice, diagnosis or treatment plan is unclear.* Participates in health care team + Promotes communication within the team and other interdisciplinary health care staff. + Acts as resource to members of the team. + Works with primary care team for program development. + Acts as liaison with outside agencies as needed. + Collaborates with hospital staff by consulting and rounding on patients if designated by the specialty.* Other duties as assigned.**Required Qualifications*** Master's degree - Completion of accredited Nurse Practitioner program**Licenses/Certifications*** Licensed Registered Nurse - MN Board of Nursing required upon hire* Certified Nurse Practitioner - MN Board of Nursing required upon hire* Certified Nurse Practitioner - American Nurse Credentialing Center (ANCC) certification within specialty required upon hire* ACLS-BLS Tier 2 - Multisource required within 180 Days* Drug Enforcement Administration required upon hire**Physical Demands*** Medium Work\\*:* Lifting weight up to 32 lbs. occasionally (\\*Allina Safe Patient Moving Policy), up to 25 lbs. frequently**Pay Range**### Pay Range: $56.48 to $78.15 per hour### The pay described reflects the base hiring pay range. Your starting rate would depend on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, your experience, education, and the union agreement (if applicable). Shift, weekend and/or other differentials may be available to increase your pay rate for certain shifts or work.Allina Health is committed to adhering with all applicable local, state and federal minimum wage requirements.### **Benefit Summary** Allina Health believes the best way to provide safe and compassionate care for our patients is by nurturing the passion of those who care for them. That’s why we devote extraordinary resources to help you grow and thrive — not only as a professional but also as a whole person. When you join our team, you have access to a wealth of valuable employee benefits that support the total well-being — mind, body, spirit and community — of you and your family members. Allina Health is all in on your well-being. Because well-being means something different to everyone, our award-winning program provides you with the resources you need to help you navigate your personal journey. This includes well-being dollars, dedicated well-being navigators, and many programs, activities, articles, videos, personal coaching and tools to support you on your journey. We are focused on creating an inclusive workplace so everyone can see themselves as part of our care team. Our care teams are as diverse as the communities we serve and proud to be contributing to the mission of a leading health care organization. Our pioneering approach to well-being helps every member of our care team feel a deep sense of connection and joy in their work. Benefits include:* Medical/Dental* PTO/Time Away* Retirement Savings Plans* Life Insurance* Short-term/Long-term Disability* Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness)* Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable* Student Loan Support Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program* Allina Health is a 501(c)(3) eligible employer *\\*Benefit eligibility/offerings are determined by FTE and if you are represented by a union.*### About UsPeople at *Allina Health* have a career of making a difference in the lives of the millions of patients we see each year at our 90+ clinics, 12 hospitals and through a wide variety of specialty care services in Minnesota and western Wisconsin.We’re a not-for-profit organization committed to enriching your career by providing ongoing training, competitive compensation, support for work-life balance and ways to give back to the communities we serve. Join our team of 27,000+ employees – your career opportunities are limitless!Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere for our employees, patients, and community. Allina Health is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and will make employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.Allina Health is an E-Verify EmployerAllina Health complies with federal requirements to verify the employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.Allina Health is an E-Verify employer. E-Verify is an Internet-based system that compares information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to records available from the Social Security Administration (SSA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to confirm work authorization.An E-Verify case must be created no later than the third business day after the employee starts work for pay. All Forms I-9 *must*be completed and received by the Office of Human Resources accordingly.