Nurse Practitioner - Acute Pain Service

Nurse Practitioner Opportunity

MedStar Medical Group Anesthesiology is seeking a dedicated and skilled Nurse Practitioner (NP) to join our Acute Pain Service (APS) consulting team at MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center (MSMHC). This role is solely onsite at MSMHC, but may include telehealth support for other APS locations, but no travel required.

As part of a cohesive and highly specialized APS team, the NP will play a vital role in advancing pain management practices while working closely with anesthesiologists, surgeons, and multidisciplinary care teams in a hospital setting. This role offers a high-impact clinical experience within a fast-paced, collaborative environment, serving a diverse patient population across a wide range of complex surgical services.

New graduates are welcome to apply. Interested nurse practitioners with FNP or AGACNP certification are encouraged to apply, as well.

Position Overview

The Nurse Practitioner will function as a clinical consultant within a multidisciplinary team, managing both acute and chronic pain for hospitalized patients. Key responsibilities include:

• Rounding daily on new and established patients
• Conducting comprehensive patient assessments and perioperative evaluations
• Performing histories and physicals (H&Ps), interpreting diagnostic tests, and developing care plans
• Prescribing and managing pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic pain treatments
• Managing epidural and peripheral nerve catheters
• Documenting clinical findings in progress notes
• Educating patients and families on pain management strategies
• Providing pain management education and serving as a clinical resource for healthcare team members across the institution

Position will include mandatory 6-8 weeks of initial, comprehensive training at MedStar Washington Hospital Center in Washington, D.C.

Full-Time Schedule (1.0FTE): Monday Friday, (5) 8s, daytime hours; no weeknights, weekend or on-call responsibilities

What We Offer: As a valued member of MedStar Medical Group Anesthesiology, you will receive:

• Comprehensive compensation package and benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with retirement plan matching
• Generous paid time off (PTO)
• Annual continuing education (CE) allowance
• Full reimbursement for licensure and credentialing expenses

Interested NPs, apply today!

This position has a hiring range of: USD $115,000.00 - USD $190,000.00 /Yr.