Nurse Practitioner - Outpatient Spine Center & Inpatient Pain Management (Full Time)

Beth Israel Lahey Health • Boston, MA

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About The Position

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives. This position is full-time, 40 hours per week. We are seeking to recruit a Nurse Practitioner to join the spine and pain services at New England Baptist Hospital, the region’s premier orthopedic hospital with national recognition for musculoskeletal care. This is a full-time employed clinical position with a split role between our outpatient Physiatry led Spine Center and our inpatient peri-operative pain service. In the outpatient setting, the NP will work closely with physiatrists and physical therapists within a function-first spine care model that emphasizes careful diagnosis, rehabilitation-based treatment pathways, and longitudinal patient management. Responsibilities include patient evaluation, follow-up care, care coordination, and support of interventional spine and pain services. In the inpatient setting, the NP will be an integral member of the peri-operative pain service, collaborating with anesthesiology, nursing, and surgical teams to support post-operative pain management for complex orthopedic patients. This role offers meaningful exposure to acute pain management within a high-volume orthopedic hospital environment. This position reflects program growth and expanding clinical demand. No positions are being replaced. The role is well suited for NPs who value collaborative practice, continuity across care settings, and participation in a structured, team-based model of spine and pain care. Prior experience in musculoskeletal, spine, pain, or peri-operative care is preferred, though motivated candidates with strong clinical foundations and interest in spine and pain medicine are encouraged to apply. To provide direct patient care and clinical assessment of Orthopedic patients. Works in close cooperation with the Orthopedic Surgeons in the Department. Acts as liaison for nursing and ancillary health professionals.

Requirements

• Nurse Practitioner License, license and certified in the Commonwealth of MA
• Basic Life Support certification required preferred by AHA/RC
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support certification required preferred by AHA/RC
• Master’s Degree required
• Graduate of an accredited PA program or masters prepared in an accredited Nurse Practitioner Program
• 1-3 years of experience
• Consistently promote a culture of Wellbeing, Empathy, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, and Equity as outlined in the organization's WE CARE values.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in musculoskeletal, spine, pain, or peri-operative care is preferred, though motivated candidates with strong clinical foundations and interest in spine and pain medicine are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Assists Orthopedic Surgeons in surgery: Responsible for knowledge of and adherence to all policies and procedures of the NEBH Operating Room. Participates in those surgeries assigned by the Orthopedic Service physicians, the chief PA and the Chief Resident.
• Coordinates and provides clinical support for the NEBH Orthopedic Surgeons: Rounds on Orthopedic patients. Performs Histories and Physicals, as needed. Initiates appropriate laboratory tests, diagnostic studies, and writes prescriptions within parameters of license. Makes accurate identification of problems/diagnoses based on correct interpretation of findings. Communicates with primary physician the plan of care being initiated or discontinued. Assists patients in meeting health needs by identifying existing or potential problems, exploring available alternatives and providing support to the patient to make an informed decision regarding health care. Acts as a liaison between Medical Staff and patients, and between Medical Staff and other allied health professionals. Maintains current, accurate, medical record documentation including discharge summary page 1’s. Participates in the Physician Assistant and orthopedic department Improvement initiatives, Education and Research Programs. Assists with the development/expansion of protocols, clinical pathways and physician orders. Works closely with Case Manager in identifying individual patient variances from established protocols throughout the course of care.
• Assists with the implementation of an inpatient pain management program: Evaluates on a daily basis the effectiveness of the pain plan in meeting the patient’s needs with the pain management team.
• Responds to calls for orthopedic consultation from all areas, including nursing units, the Ambulatory Care, PACU and Bond Center.
• Education/Research: Participates in the training and education of Physician Assistants and medical students. Attends grand rounds in Orthopedics weekly. Assists attending physicians with research and presentations as time allows. Attends daily morning lectures in orthopedics as time permits. Collaborates with interdisciplinary team for the development of educational materials for patients and allied health professionals. Assists in the development of continuing education conferences for health professionals.
• Plans time away from work appropriately: Arrives and leaves at appropriate times based on OR schedule and patient load on floors. Uses unplanned earned time appropriately (Based on full time hours. Standards are pro-rated for part-time employees based on agreed hours).
• Performs other related duties as required.
• Participates in annual safety review.

Benefits

• As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities.
• Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.
• At Beth Israel Lahey Health, we are driving the change in health care that Massachusetts wants and needs. Our culture promotes continuous learning, growth, innovation and a sense of belonging. We make it a priority to offer comprehensive compensation and benefits and help you achieve a healthy and balanced life. While you're busy caring for and supporting our patients, we take care of you.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees