Pain Management NP – Onsite Impact with Flexible Scheduling

New York Heights Medical; City of Mount Vernon (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Malpractice insurance

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

New York Heights Medical in Mount Vernon, NY, is seeking an Advanced Practice Nurse specialized in Pain Management for a full-time onsite role. You will conduct comprehensive assessments, design personalized pain plans, and collaborate with physicians and therapists to optimize patient outcomes.

The ideal candidate has an MSN, NY NP licensure, and at least 2 years in pain management, with experience in interventional procedures such as nerve blocks and spinal injections.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Nursing (MSN) from an accredited institution.
• Current, active, and valid New York State Nurse Practitioner license.
• At least 2 years of clinical experience in a pain management setting or related field.
• Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of major pain disorders and management strategies.
• Proven ability to evaluate patients with complex and difficult pain problems.
• Competence in the appropriate prescription of pain management medications.
• Familiarity with various diagnostic tests and methodologies for identifying pain origins.
• Experience in performing interventional pain management procedures.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough patient assessments by obtaining detailed health histories and performing comprehensive physical examinations to tailor pain management strategies effectively.
• Prescribe medications and initiate both pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions for diverse pain conditions, ensuring a holistic approach to pain management.
• Educate patients regarding their treatment plans, emphasizing compliance, understanding medication side effects, and the overall goals of pain management therapies.
• Manage care for patients suffering from chronic pain, providing ongoing assessments and adjusting treatment protocols as needed to optimize patient outcomes.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, including physicians, physical therapists, and mental health professionals, to develop effective and personalized treatment plans.
• Demonstrate strong clinical judgment by utilizing advanced diagnostic skills, including the use of imaging studies and diagnostic tests, to identify pain syndromes accurately.
• Execute procedures such as nerve blocks, spinal injections, and implanting pain pumps when relevant to enhance patient relief.
• Maintain a patient-centered approach that respects the individual beliefs and preferences of the patients.

Skills

Pain management

Nurse practitioner

Clinical assessment

Interventional procedures

Patient education

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Education

Master's Degree in Nursing (MSN)

Tools

Imaging guidance

Nerve block procedures

Spinal injections

Pain pump implantation

Job description

New York Heights Medical in Mount Vernon, NY, is seeking an Advanced Practice Nurse specialized in Pain Management for a full-time onsite role. You will conduct comprehensive assessments, design personalized pain plans, and collaborate with physicians and therapists to optimize patient outcomes.

The ideal candidate has an MSN, NY NP licensure, and at least 2 years in pain management, with experience in interventional procedures such as nerve blocks and spinal injections.