Advanced Practice Provider, Pain Management

About City of Hope,
City of Hope's mission is to make hope a reality for all touched by cancer and diabetes. Founded in 1913, City of Hope has grown into one of the largest and most advanced cancer research and treatment organizations in the U.S., and one of the leading research centers for diabetes and other life-threatening illnesses. City of Hope research has been the basis for numerous breakthrough cancer medicines, as well as human synthetic insulin and monoclonal antibodies. With an independent, National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center that is ranked top 5 in the nation for cancer care by U.S. News & World Report at its core, City of Hope’s uniquely integrated model spans cancer care, research and development, academics and training, and a broad philanthropy program that powers its work. City of Hope’s growing national system includes its Los Angeles campus, a network of clinical care locations across Southern California, a new cancer center in Orange County, California, and cancer treatment centers and outpatient facilities in the Atlanta, Chicago and Phoenix areas.

The successful candidate:

This is a Full-time position where you will work a 10-hr shift 4 days a week from 8:00 AM to 6:00PM - no weekends and no on call.

The Pain Management Nurse Practitioner is a provider working under the supervision of a Pain Management Physician and Interventionalist to provide high-quality, patient-centered care to our oncology patient population. This role encompasses clinical evaluation, perioperative management, patient education, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to optimize outcomes.

• Assists the attending physician in providing a variety of patient care activities including comprehensive pain assessments, outpatient follow up visits, daily inpatient rounds, and consults.

• Collaborate with physicians to develop and implement individualized treatment plans, prescription of medications and therapies for pain management, and evaluate effectiveness of pain management interventions.  Recognizes and evaluates situations which call for immediate attention of the attending physician

• Orders therapy treatments, diagnostic laboratory and radiological tests/procedures, as necessary

• Obtains and records detailed and accurate medical histories

• Acts as a liaison between nursing staff or other services and physician

• Facilitates referral of patients to health facilities, agencies and community resources as applicable

• Completes written documentation in line with policy

• Establishes and maintains interpersonal relationships with patients, families, and other healthcare personnel, while assuring confidentiality of patient information

• Participates in clinical trial enrollment and community service events as appropriate

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), Nurse Practitioner (NP)

• Georgia RN license and Georgia Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) license

• 2 years of experience working as a Nurse Practitioner in a hospital or equivalent setting, strongly preferred

• 2 years of experience in pain management and/or oncology patient population, strongly preferred

• DEA licensure

• Must have an active BLS and ACLS

• ONS certification, optional

• AOCNP, optional

City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer.

To learn more about our comprehensive benefits, click here: Benefits Information

City of Hope employees pay is based on the following criteria:  work experience, qualifications, and work location.