Acute Pain Service Nurse Practitioner - Washington, D.C.

MedStar Medical Group Anesthesiologyis seeking a dedicated and skilled Nurse Practitioner (NP)to join our Acute Pain Service (APS)at MedStar Washington Hospital Center. This role offers a high-impact clinical experience within a fast-paced, collaborative environment, serving a diverse patient population across a wide range of complex surgical services.

Qualifications

• Nurse Practitioner from an accredited nursing program.
• New graduates are welcome to apply. Interested NPs with FNP or AGACNP certification are encouraged to apply, as well.
• Board Certified or Board Eligible as a Nurse Practitioner.
• Eligible for unrestricted medical licensure in the state of practice.

• Position will include mandatory 6-8 weeks of initial, comprehensive training at the same site

Position Overview

The NP will function as a clinical consultant within a multidisciplinary team, managing both acute and chronic pain for hospitalized patients. Be part of a cohesive and highly specialized APS team and play a vital role in advancing pain management practices while working closely with anesthesiologists, surgeons, and multidisciplinary care teams in an academic hospital setting. Key responsibilities include:

• Rounding daily on new and established patients
• Conducting comprehensive patient assessments and perioperative evaluations
• Performing histories and physicals (H&Ps), interpreting diagnostic tests, and developing care plans
• Prescribing and managing 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 clinical resource for healthcare team members across the institution
• Work Mon-Fri, 9:00am-5:00pm

What We Offer

• A highly competitive compensation package
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus retirement plan matching
• Generous paid time off (PTO)
• Annual continuing medical education (CME) allowance
• Full reimbursement for licensure and credentialing expenses

Interested? Appy today!