Job description
Job Summary
The Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant will play a crucial role in the Inpatient Acute Pain Service within the healthcare facility located in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. This per diem position focuses on providing high-quality care for patients experiencing acute pain, while also supporting the education of medical staff including physicians and nurses regarding pain management strategies.
Responsibilities
- Conduct thorough medical evaluations and assessments for patients with acute pain issues.
- Implement appropriate treatment plans and interventions tailored to individual patient needs.
- Collaborate with healthcare teams to optimize patient care and pain management protocols.
- Consult and interpret radiologic and laboratory studies as part of comprehensive care.
- Provide education and guidance to medical staff on acute pain management best practices.
Qualifications
- Candidates must be a board-certified Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant.
- Strong clinical skills and experience in acute care or pain management settings are preferred.
- Excellent communication and collaborative skills to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
- Ability to work onsite as this role requires direct patient interaction.
St. Luke's Health Network, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
