Acute Pain Service Nurse Practitioner - MedStar Washington Hospital Center & MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital
About The Position
MedStar Medical Group Anesthesiology is seeking a dedicated and skilled Nurse Practitioner (NP) to join our Acute Pain Service (APS). This role offers a unique opportunity to practice at two distinct MedStar Health hospitals: MedStar Washington Hospital Center, a major academic medical center in the heart of DC, and MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital, a community-based facility in Clinton, MD. Both locations offer high-impact, rewarding clinical experiences and the chance to work across a broad spectrum of patient populations and surgical services. The NP will support both hospitals on a rotational basis, offering a diverse and well-rounded clinical experience while remaining part of a cohesive, collaborative APS team. This structure allows the NP to contribute meaningfully to both institutions, enhancing pain management practices across varying care environments. The Nurse Practitioner will function as a clinical consultant within a multidisciplinary team, working alongside anesthesiologists, surgeons, and other medical professionals to manage both acute and chronic pain for hospitalized patients.
Responsibilities
- Rounding daily on new and established patients
- Conducting comprehensive patient assessments and perioperative evaluations
- Performing history and physical examinations (H&Ps), interpreting diagnostic tests, and developing care plans
- Prescribing and managing both 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 resource for healthcare team members across the institution
Benefits
- A highly competitive compensation package
- Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with retirement plan matching
- Generous paid time off (PTO)
- Annual continuing medical education (CME) allowance
- Full reimbursement for licensure and credentialing expenses
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
Education Level
No Education Listed
