Acute Pain Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant Opportunity - D.C./Southern Maryland Region
Washington, DC
Position Summary:
MedStar Medical Group Anesthesiology seeks a nurse practitioner (NP) for the Acute Pain Service (APS). The NP will work in the D.C./Southern Maryland region with available opportunities at the following D.C. and Southern Maryland region hospitals:
- MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
- MedStar Washington Hospital Center
- MedStar St. Mary's Hospital
- MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center
The NP acts as a consultant in collaboration with anesthesia team members, surgeons, and medical staff to manage patients with acute and chronic pain in the inpatient setting. In this role, the NP is responsible for conducting patient assessments, performing perioperative evaluations, prescribing appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities, managing epidural and peripheral nerve catheters, and rounding daily on new and established patients. Additionally, the NP will obtain H&Ps, review diagnostic test results, formulate plans, write progress notes, and provide education to patients/families. The NP will also provide education, collaborate with other healthcare team members regarding pain protocols, and act as an expert pain resource for the institution.
As a MedStar Medical Group Anesthesiology associate, you can expect:
- A highly competitive compensation plan
- Benefits package including health, vision, and dental, as well as retirement matching
- Generous paid time off (PTO)
- Annual CME allowance
- Reimbursement of all licensure-related expenses
We are not accepting inquiries or solicitations from 3rd party recruiters/search firms.
Why join MedStar Medical Group?
We are a progressive, forward-thinking organization that enables you to define your own future—by region, specialty, or professional interest. We are also among the nation’s 15 largest medical groups, with the resources of highly respected MedStar Health behind us. We are collaborative, too. Your input and opinions concerning quality of patient care, your practice and this organization truly matter. You’ll also find balance here. We work hard, but we also value our personal lives and pursuits beyond the workplace. If you want an exciting career that is always challenging, always rewarding, apply now.
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