Advanced Practice Nurse (Nurse Practitioner) - Pain Management Clinic

Summary The Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) Certified Nurse Practitioner (NP) in the Comprehensive Pain Management Service is to provide a full range of services emphasizing quality, timeliness, and the advancement of the Veterans Affairs (VA) mission. The NP provides advanced clinical practice, consultation, and management. This position will be located at the Dover, DE and is a part of the Pain Management team which is located in the Geriatrics & Extended Care Service Line. Responsibilities The NP practices to the full extent of their education, training, and certification. Core functions are outlined in the clinical privileges that correspond with this position. The NP has prescriptive authority for a panel of patients or program as indicated by their position. The multidisciplinary Pain Medicine Service Team fosters an attitude of cooperation, shared decision making and shared responsibilities. Clinical approach is based on a philosophy that the chronic pain experience involves inter...