Pain Management APP

Lakewood Health System • Staples, MN

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Pain Management Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant provides comprehensive evaluation, treatment, and ongoing management for patients experiencing acute and chronic pain. The role works closely with the Pain CRNA and multidisciplinary care teams to develop individualized treatment plans, support interventional pain procedures, manage medications, and promote improved patient outcomes, function, and quality of life.

The provider assesses and diagnoses pain conditions, develops treatment plans, and provides medication management and follow-up care. The role includes evaluating patients before and after interventional procedures, educating patients and families about treatment options, and coordinating care with primary care, rehabilitation, behavioral health, and other specialties. The provider also supports responsible prescribing practices, maintains accurate clinical documentation, participates in quality improvement initiatives, and performs or assists with procedures consistent with approved clinical privileges.

Lakewood Health System is a comprehensive rural healthcare system in central Minnesota serving the Brainerd Lakes region and beyond. Its Pain Management team provides patient-centered care through interventional procedures, medication management, patient education, and collaboration with other specialties. This full-time position is based at the main campus.

Requirements

• For Nurse Practitioner candidates: graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program with a master's or doctoral degree, or equivalent preparation accepted under Minnesota licensure requirements.
• For Nurse Practitioner candidates: current Minnesota RN and APRN licensure, or eligibility to obtain licensure before beginning practice.
• For Nurse Practitioner candidates: current national Nurse Practitioner certification in an appropriate population focus.
• For Physician Assistant candidates: graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• For Physician Assistant candidates: current Minnesota Physician Assistant licensure, or eligibility to obtain licensure before beginning practice.
• For Physician Assistant candidates: current NCCPA certification.
• Current DEA registration or ability to obtain registration before assuming prescribing responsibilities.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Lakewood Health System credentialing and clinical privileges.
• Strong clinical assessment, communication, and decision-making skills.
• Commitment to compassionate, evidence-based patient care and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Nice To Haves

• Three to five years of experience in pain management, physical medicine and rehabilitation, orthopedics, neurology, or a related specialty.
• Specialized pain management training.
• Experience supporting interventional pain procedures.
• Ability to develop comprehensive treatment plans focused on improving patient function and quality of life.

Responsibilities

• Assess and diagnose pain conditions.
• Develop individualized treatment plans for patients with acute and chronic pain.
• Provide ongoing medication management and follow-up care.
• Evaluate patients before and after interventional procedures.
• Educate patients and families on treatment options.
• Coordinate care with primary care, rehabilitation, behavioral health, and other specialties.
• Collaborate with the Pain CRNA and multidisciplinary care teams.
• Support interventional pain procedures and perform or assist with procedures consistent with approved clinical privileges.
• Support responsible prescribing practices.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives.

Benefits

• Generous planned time off and wellness time off.
• 401(k) match.
• Annual tuition assistance of $2,000 per year.
• Employer HSA contributions.
• Employer-paid premiums for individual-only healthcare coverage.
• Opportunities for growth within the system and support in pursuing personal goals.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level