Pain Management Nurse Practitioner

Nuvance Health•Poughkeepsie, NY

12d•$105,000 - $150,000

About The Position

The Nuvance Health Medical Practice Division of Pain Management has an excellent opportunity for a Pain Management Nurse Practitioner to join our comprehensive Neurosciences Department in Poughkeepsie, NY. Global management of patients with pain conditions Conduct thorough evaluations of patients with pain conditions, including detailed medical histories and physical examinations. Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on patient assessments, incorporating pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic therapies. Utilize various modalities for pain relief, including medication management, physical therapy referrals, interventional procedures, and complementary therapies. Educate patients and families about pain management options, coping strategies, and lifestyle modifications to improve quality of life. Schedule and conduct follow-up appointments to monitor treatment efficacy and adjust plans as needed. Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient assessments, treatment plans, and outcomes in accordance with healthcare regulations. M-F position Located on the banks of the scenic Hudson River, Vassar Brothers Medical Center has a brand new 696,000-square-foot, eight-level inpatient pavilion with 264 private medical/surgical patient rooms and 30 critical care rooms. Vassar provides the leading acute and critical emergency care in the region, recently adding Level II Trauma Service and Interventional Neuroradiology. Vassar has established centers of excellence in cardiac services, cancer care and women and childrens health services. Vassar is consistently ranked as one of the strongest cardiac programs in the United States and one of the Top 100 Heart Hospitals by Modern HealthCare Magazine. VBMC is now part of Nuvance Health. Nuvance Health serves 1.5 million residents across New York and Connecticut and includes more than 2,600 aligned physicians, 12,000 employees, seven hospitals (Danbury Hospital, New Milford Hospital, Northern Dutchess Hospital, Norwalk Hospital, Putnam Hospital Center, Sharon Hospital, and Vassar Brothers Medical Center), a large network of primary care and specialty practices, and multiple affiliated organizations. Salary Range: $105,000-$150,000 commensurate with years of experience. For more information or to submit your CV, please contact Jennifer Riccardi, Physician Recruiter, at [email protected] For more information about Vassar Brothers Medical Center and Nuvance Health, please visit our website at www.nuvancehealth.org . We are a Section 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization and therefore eligible employees may qualify for forgiveness of certain federal student loans under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Qualified Applicants are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other classification protected under applicable Federal, State or Local law.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Nursing with a focus on Nurse Practitioner studies.
Current Nurse Practitioner licensure and certification in a relevant specialty (e.g., Pain Management, Family, or Adult).
Previous experience in pain management, palliative care, or a related field preferred
New graduates will be considered

Responsibilities

Global management of patients with pain conditions
Conduct thorough evaluations of patients with pain conditions, including detailed medical histories and physical examinations.
Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on patient assessments, incorporating pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic therapies.
Utilize various modalities for pain relief, including medication management, physical therapy referrals, interventional procedures, and complementary therapies.
Educate patients and families about pain management options, coping strategies, and lifestyle modifications to improve quality of life.
Schedule and conduct follow-up appointments to monitor treatment efficacy and adjust plans as needed.
Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient assessments, treatment plans, and outcomes in accordance with healthcare regulations.