APP - Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner | Interventional Pain Management

Interventional Pain Management Nurse Practitioner

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America's heartland.

Facility: Bemidji Medical Center

Location: Bemidji, MN

Shift: Day

Job Schedule: Full time

Weekly Hours: 40.00

Department Details: Join a team that currently has an existing provider and APP within department. Specialized diagnostics and treatment.

Job Summary: The Interventional Pain Management Nurse Practitioner provides advanced nursing care focused on the evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of patients experiencing acute and chronic pain. This role involves performing interventional pain management procedures, in collaboration with physicians and other healthcare providers, and developing individualized pain management plans to improve patient quality of life. Conduct comprehensive patient assessments including history, physical exams, and diagnostic reviews related to pain conditions. Assist or perform interventional pain procedures such as nerve blocks, epidural injections, radiofrequency ablations, spinal cord stimulator trials, and other minimally invasive techniques under physician supervision or independently where allowed. Develop and implement evidence-based pain management treatment plans, including medication management, physical therapy referrals, and complementary therapies. Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans accordingly to optimize pain relief and functional improvement. Educate patients and families on pain conditions, treatment options, procedural expectations, and self-care strategies. Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams including physicians, physical therapists, psychologists, and pharmacists to coordinate care. Maintain accurate and detailed medical records in compliance with regulatory and institutional standards. Stay current with advancements in pain management techniques, guidelines, and regulations through continuing education and professional development. Participate in quality improvement initiatives and contribute to research or clinical trials related to pain management. Adhere to all legal and ethical standards related to prescribing controlled substances and pain management.

Qualifications: Master's or Doctorate degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program. Specialized training or certification in pain management and interventional pain procedures preferred. Current licensure as a Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner in each state of practice. Current Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) permit to prescribe controlled substances in each state of practice. National board certification as a Family (FNP-BC) or (FNP–C), Adult-Gerontology Primary Care (AGPCNP-BC) or (A-GNP), Adult-Gerontology Acute Care (AGACNP-BC) or ACNPC-AG), Acute Care Adult (ACNP-BC), Adult (ANP-C)

Benefits: Sanford offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance.