Pain Management APRN (Full Time)

Pain Management APRN

Job Type: Full-Time

Schedule: 4 or 5 days a week (8 AM - 5 PM)

Location: Lancaster, NH and outreach locations

Role: Pain Management Nurse Practitioner

Salary: Competitive base salary PLUS wRVU productivity

Commencement Bonus!  Relocation Assistance!  

Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced, full-time Pain Management Nurse Practitioner (APRN) to join our dynamic team at WMC and outreach sites. This role provides compassionate, evidence-based care to adult patients with acute and chronic pain, with a focus on medication management, helping to meet growing demand for services across our North Country locations. 

Duties:

• Provide office-based evaluation, diagnosis, and management of pain conditions for new and established adult patients
• Manage medications, including controlled substances, following best practices for safety and compliance (PDMP, urine drug screens)
• Perform minor pain procedures (e.g., trigger point injections, joint injections, occipital nerve blocks, cold ablation, Botox for migraines)
• Refer patients to CRNA colleagues for interventional procedures (e.g., epidural injections, radiofrequency ablation)
• Provide education and counseling to patients and families regarding pain management plans
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, including CRNAs, physicians, and allied health professionals
• Document care in Meditech Expanse EMR system
• Participate in shared call rotation (phone only, no in-hospital call; ~1 week every 4 weeks once fully onboarded)
• May provide occasional inpatient or emergency department consults

Benefits:

• Competitive base compensation
• wRVU productivity
• Commencement bonus
• Relocation Assistance
• No weekend or Holiday shifts
• Additional on-call compensation
• 5 weeks of vacation, 1 week of sick time
• 1 weeks CME time and up to $4,000 CME funds
• Attractive benefit package
• Retirement plans
• Malpractice insurance with tail

Essential Qualifications:

• Board certified by NCH Medical Staff Bylaws.
• ACLS and BLS from the American Heart Association required.
• Licensed Nurse Practitioner (APRN) in New Hampshire (or eligible)
• Minimum 2 years of experience in pain management
• Excellent critical thinking, communication, and collaborative skills
• Commitment to a compassionate, nonjudgmental, whole-person approach to pain care
• X-waiver for Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) preferred but not required

Why Rural New Hampshire?

• Breathtaking Scenery: Enjoy stunning landscapes and outdoor activities year-round.
• Community Connection: Become a valued member of a supportive, small-town community.
• Balanced Lifestyle: Experience a relaxed pace of life with fewer hassles.
• No sales or state income tax!

What We Offer:

• Collaborative Environment: Work with a dedicated medical team.
• Modern Facilities: Access to advanced medical technology.
• Attractive Compensation: Competitive salary and benefits.
• Career Growth: Opportunities for professional development.

About North Country Healthcare (NCH):

North Country Healthcare is a non-profit affiliation of four medical facilities, Androscoggin Valley Hospital, North Country Home Health & Hospice Agency, Upper Connecticut Valley Hospital, and Weeks Medical Center, located in the White Mountains Region of New Hampshire. NCH includes numerous physicians and medical providers at multiple locations. This leading comprehensive healthcare network which employs hundreds of highly-trained individuals delivers integrated patient care through three community hospitals, specialty clinics, and home health and hospice services. NCH remains committed to the health and well-being of the communities we serve.

North Country Healthcare is an equal-opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

If you require a reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to the Human Resources department at the affiliate to which you are applying.

Please Note: All new hires are required to attend a mandatory three-day orientation at Weeks Medical Center in Lancaster, NH. This orientation provides essential training, compliance information, and an introduction to our organizational culture to ensure a smooth and successful transition into your role. Attendance on all three days is required for onboarding completion.

Additionally, if Weeks Medical Center is not your designated home base, you will be eligible for travel reimbursement in accordance with our standard travel policy.