| Location | Bemidji, MN |
| Salary | $97,461–$173,356 Per Year |
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Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America's heartland.
Facility: Bemidji Medical Center
Location: Bemidji, MN
Address: 1300 Anne St NW, Bemidji, MN 56601, USA
Shift: Day
Job Schedule: Full time
Weekly Hours: 40.00
Department Details
Join a team that currently has an existing provider and APP within department.
Specialized diagnostics and treatment.
Job Summary
The Interventional Pain Management Nurse Practitioner provides advanced nursing care focused on the evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of patients experiencing acute and chronic pain. This role involves performing interventional pain management procedures, in collaboration with physicians and other healthcare providers, and developing individualized pain management plans to improve patient quality of life. Conduct comprehensive patient assessments including history, physical exams, and diagnostic reviews related to pain conditions.
Assist or perform interventional pain procedures such as nerve blocks, epidural injections, radiofrequency ablations, spinal cord stimulator trials, and other minimally invasive techniques under physician supervision or independently where allowed.
Develop and implement evidence-based pain management treatment plans, including medication management, physical therapy referrals, and complementary therapies.
Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans accordingly to optimize pain relief and functional improvement.
Educate patients and families on pain conditions, treatment options, procedural expectations, and self-care strategies.
Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams including physicians, physical therapists, psychologists, and pharmacists to coordinate care.
Maintain accurate and detailed medical records in compliance with regulatory and institutional standards.
Stay current with advancements in pain management techniques, guidelines, and regulations through continuing education and professional development.
Participate in quality improvement initiatives and contribute to research or clinical trials related to pain management.
Adhere to all legal and ethical standards related to prescribing controlled substances and pain management.
Qualifications
Master's or Doctorate degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
If APRN was licensed prior to August 1, 1995, master's degree in nursing is preferred.
Specialized training or certification in pain management and interventional pain procedures preferred.
Current licensure as a Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner in each state of practice.
Current Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) permit to prescribe controlled substances in each state of practice.
State Controlled Substance License (if required by State)
National board certification as a Family (FNP-BC) or (FNP-C), Adult-Gerontology Primary Care (AGPCNP-BC) or (A-GNP), Adult-Gerontology Acute Care (AGACNP-BC) or ACNPC-AG), Acute Care Adult (ACNP-BC), Adult (ANP-C)
Obtains and subsequently maintains required specific competencies and certifications as outlined on privilege form.
Privileging documents and related credentialing requirements will supersede this job description in defining minimum qualifications, criteria, and scope of practice, if variation between documents exists.
Benefits
Sanford offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits .
Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org .
Practice Details: Interventional Pain
Compensation Package: Compensation Package
Sanford Health offers a nationally competitive compensation plan with an additional advanced practice provider benefits package including a health, dental and vision insurance, 401K plan, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, CME allowance, allowed time away, malpractice insurance and tail coverage, and a relocation allowance for those eligible.
Compensation details:
Annual compensation range (based on 1.0 FTE): $97,461-$173,356
Actual compensation offers may vary and are determined based on multiple factors including education, training, certification, experience, scope of practice
Sanford has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.
Req Number: R-0261584
Job Function: Advanced Practice Provider
Featured: No
Specialty: Pain Management - Non-Anesthesia
Visas Accepted: N/A