APP - Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner | Pain Clinic
Fargo, ND
- Eligibility
- NPAnesthesiology - Pain Clinic
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Posted Sep 12
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Pay and benefits
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Voluntary benefits
- Company paid benefits
- 401(k) retirement savings plan
- Employee perks
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What's around it?
Living costs about 9% below the US average
- Median rent
- $946/mo
- Household income
- $66,998/yr, all local households, not nurse pay
From Census ACS 2024.
About this role
The Pain Management Nurse Practitioner provides advanced nursing care for patients experiencing acute, chronic, or cancer-related pain. The NP evaluates, diagnoses, and manages pain conditions using pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic therapies, working in collaboration with physicians and multidisciplinary teams to improve patient quality of life. Conduct detailed patient histories and physical examinations focused on pain assessment.
Order and interpret diagnostic tests including imaging, labs, and nerve studies. Develop and implement individualized pain management plans incorporating medications, interventional procedures, physical therapy, and complementary therapies. Manage opioid and non-opioid medication regimens with careful monitoring for efficacy and safety.
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Perform or assist with interventional pain procedures as appropriate and within scope. Educate patients and families on pain management strategies, medication use, and potential side effects. Monitor and document patient progress, side effects, and treatment adjustments.
Coordinate care with primary care providers, specialists, physical therapists, psychologists, and social workers. Participate in pain management program development, quality improvement, and research initiatives. Maintain compliance with regulatory and legal guidelines regarding controlled substances and pain treatment.
Master’s or Doctorate degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program. If APRN was licensed prior to August 1, 1995, master's degree in nursing is preferred. Pain clinic APPs help to see new patients as well as post procedure patients with a team based approach to high quality care.
Opportunities to train to perform some injections or pain pump fills. Make up of Team: Physicians- 1 & APP’s- 6. Required FTE - FT 0.8 or above.
Sourced from Sanford Health’s careers page.
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Nurse Practitioner is advanced-practice territory. The long route; independence depends on your state.
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- Does the employer cover malpractice and tail coverage, plus CME, licensing, and DEA support?
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