What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pain Management Nurse Practitioner position at University of Maryland Medical System?
With support of the neurosciences service line, performs medical and psychosocial evaluation of patient with acute and chronic pain management; extensive involvement in discharge planning and continuity of care efforts; and support and collaboration with primary medical and nursing staff responsible for the patient. Acts as a member of an interdisciplinary professional team providing pain management consultation for patients suffering from acute/chronic uncontrolled pain. All work is performed in close collaboration with primary physicians, house staff, nursing staff and social services.
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Education & Training: Nurse Practitioner with appropriate Maryland licensure and credentialing to practice under the supervision of a physician, in the state of Maryland. ANCC or ASPMN certification in Pain Management is preferred.
Work Orientation & Experience: A minimum of five years of direct patient care experience in internal medicine or pain management. Experience is appropriate to the management of complex acute / chronic pain management with issues of chronic disease.
Palliative Care Nurse Practitioners available for collaboration with pain provider
Salary : $1,000 - $1,000,000
