Nurse Practitioner Outpatient Spine Center & Inpatient Pain Management (Full Time)

When you join the growing BILH team youre not just taking a job youre making a difference in peoples lives.

This position is full-time 40 hours per week.

We are seeking to recruit a Nurse Practitioner to join the spine and pain services at New England Baptist Hospital the regions premier orthopedic hospital with national recognition for musculoskeletal care.
This is a full-time employed clinical position with a split role between our outpatient Physiatry led Spine Center and our inpatient peri-operative pain service.

In the outpatient setting the NP will work closely with physiatrists and physical therapists within a function-first spine care model that emphasizes careful diagnosis rehabilitation-based treatment pathways and longitudinal patient management. Responsibilities include patient evaluation follow-up care care coordination and support of interventional spine and pain services.

In the inpatient setting the NP will be an integral member of the peri-operative pain service collaborating with anesthesiology nursing and surgical teams to support post-operative pain management for complex orthopedic patients. This role offers meaningful exposure to acute pain management within a high-volume orthopedic hospital environment.

This position reflects program growth and expanding clinical demand. No positions are being replaced. The role is well suited for NPs who value collaborative practice continuity across care settings and participation in a structured team-based model of spine and pain care.
Prior experience in musculoskeletal spine pain or peri-operative care is preferred though motivated candidates with strong clinical foundations and interest in spine and pain medicine are encouraged to apply.

To provide direct patient care and clinical assessment of Orthopedic patients. Works in close cooperation with the Orthopedic Surgeons in the Department. Acts as liaison for nursing and ancillary health professionals.

Job Description:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES (including but not limited to):

• Develops a database on individuals by obtaining a health history physical examination laboratory data and other diagnostic testing as indicated.

• Makes accurate identification of problems/diagnosis based upon correct interpretation of findings.

• Develops an appropriate plan of care including diagnostic testing consultation and/or referrals to other health care team members.

• Assists patients in meeting health needs by identifying potential or existing problems exploring available alternatives and providing support to the patient to make an informed decision regarding health care.

• Provides patient teaching in relation to the procedure and general health issues as needed.

• Consults with Medical Staff members for guidance in complex assessments.

• Works with medical staff physicians to ensure that protocols are appropriate to the patient population being seen.

• Communicates to the attending/primary care physician and/or consultants any care plan being initiated.

• Works closely with physician physical therapists and internal case manager to coordinate care.

• Participates in appropriate operating committees.

• Demonstrates the ability to effectively express ones ideas in a discussion of professional issues.

• Reviews diagnostic tests and laboratory results and makes appropriate decisions for follow-up of abnormal findings.

• Initiates treatment for patients following established protocols.

• Maintains confidentiality of interventions.

• Participates in and/or provides educational programs.

• Participates in an on-going learning process of continuing education.

• Participates in hospital/nursing committees as requested.

• Participates in Quality Improvement activities of the department.

• Demonstrates the ability to initiate emergency treatment when indicated i.e. perform CPR initiate Code protocol.

• Plans time away from work appropriately:

• Arrives and leaves at appropriate times based on OR schedule and patient load on floors.

• Uses unplanned earned time appropriately (Based on full time hours. Standards are pro-rated for part-time employees based on agreed hours).

• Performs other related duties as required.

• Participates in annual safety review.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Nurse Practitioner License license and certified in the Commonwealth of MA

• Basic Life Support certification required preferred by AHA/RC

• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support certification required preferred by AHA/RC

EDUCATION:

• Masters Degree required

• Graduate of an accredited PA program or masters prepared in an accredited Nurse Practitioner Program

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE:

• 1-3 years of experience

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Consistently promote a culture of Wellbeing Empathy Collaboration Accountability Respect and Equity as outlined in the organizations WE CARE values.

Pay Range:

$133515.20 USD - $181563.20 USD

The pay range listed for this position is the annual base salary range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors that may include seniority education training relevant experience relevant certifications geographyof work location job responsibilities or other applicable factors permissible by law.

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