Nurse Practitioner or PA-C

Nurse Practitioner (NP) / Physician AssistantCertified (PA-C) Pain Management

The Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician AssistantCertified (PA-C) provides comprehensive, patient-centered care in an interventional pain management setting. This role focuses on evaluating and managing patients with acute and chronic pain conditions while collaborating closely with pain management physicians and clinical staff to deliver high-quality, evidence-based care.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform detailed pain-focused patient evaluations, including medical history, physical examinations, and functional assessments
• Diagnose and manage acute and chronic pain conditions in accordance with established pain management protocols
• Develop, implement, and monitor individualized treatment plans, including interventional and non-interventional therapies
• Order, review, and interpret diagnostic imaging, laboratory tests, and other studies related to pain management
• Prescribe medications in compliance with state regulations and practice guidelines, including non-opioid and adjunctive therapies
• Provide pre-procedure and post-procedure evaluations and patient education
• Document all patient encounters, procedures, and treatment plans accurately and timely in the electronic medical record
• Educate patients and families on pain conditions, treatment options, risks, benefits, and expected outcomes
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, medical assistants, and ancillary staff to coordinate patient care
• Adhere to pain management compliance standards, quality measures, and infection control policies
• Respond appropriately and effectively in urgent or emergent clinical situations
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and clinical meetings as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program
• Current national certification as a Nurse Practitioner or PA-C
• Active, unrestricted NP or PA license in the practicing state
• Basic Life Support (BLS) and/or CPR certification (ACLS preferred)
• Intermediate proficiency with electronic medical records and clinical documentation systems
• Knowledge of word processing and clinical software applications

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic skills with a pain management focus
• Knowledge of musculoskeletal, neurologic, and spine-related conditions
• Understanding of pain management medications, including indications, contraindications, dosing, and side effects
• Familiarity with opioid stewardship principles and regulatory requirements
• Ability to assess functional limitations and treatment response
• Ability to educate patients on interventional procedures, conservative therapies, and lifestyle modifications
• Effective communication skills with patients, families, and interdisciplinary care teams
• Ability to make sound clinical and administrative decisions within scope of practice
• Knowledge of accreditation, certification, and compliance requirements related to pain management
• Ability to remain calm and effective in high-pressure or emergency situations
• Awareness of current and emerging trends in interventional pain management techniques and technologies

Work Environment

This position functions in a fast-paced pain management clinic and procedural environment requiring professionalism, attention to detail, and a strong commitment to patient safety and quality outcomes.