Pain Management Nurse Practitioner

Pain Management Nurse Practitioner

The Pain Management Nurse Practitioner provides comprehensive pain assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up care for patients with acute and chronic pain conditions. Working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team, the NP ensures safe, effective, and evidence-based pain management while promoting patient comfort and functional improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough assessments including medical history, physical examinations, and diagnostic evaluations to determine causes of pain.
• Develop individualized treatment plans using a multimodal approach, including medication management, interventional referrals, physical therapy, and complementary therapies.
• Prescribe and manage controlled substances in accordance with California state and federal regulations and best practice guidelines.
• Monitor treatment outcomes, adjust interventions, and provide patient education to support safe and effective pain management.
• Collaborate with physicians, specialists, mental health providers, and allied health staff to coordinate care.
• Document all patient encounters accurately and promptly in the electronic health record (EHR).
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, chart reviews, and audits related to pain management practices.
• Maintain current knowledge on opioid safety, pain pharmacology, and evidence-based treatment options.

Qualifications

• Master's or Doctorate degree in Nursing from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
• Current and unrestricted Nurse Practitioner license in the State of California.
• Board certification as an Adult, Family, or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AANP or ANCC).
• DEA license with Schedule II-V prescribing authority.
• Minimum 2+ years of experience in pain management, primary care, or a related specialty preferred.
• Strong understanding of opioid safety, pain pharmacology, and non-opioid therapies.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and clinical decision-making skills.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with EHR systems (e.g., Athena, Epic).
• Certification in pain management is a plus.
• BLS and ACLS certifications.