Nurse Practitioner – Pain Management Consultant (Long-Term Care & Skilled Nursing Facilities)
Updated 1/23/26
$135,000
– $145,000
yearly
80206, Denver, Colorado, United States
Nurse Practitioner
Pain Management
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Job at a glance
Degree Required
Other
Position Type
Full-Time
Work Environment
Long-Term Care/Facility
Visa Sponsorship
No
Experience Level
2 years
Job description
Job description
We are seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner (NP) to serve as a Pain Management Consultant for long-term care (LTC) and skilled nursing facilities (SNFs). This role focuses on ensuring resident-centered, compliant pain management practices aligned with CMS F697 (Pain Management) F-Tag requirements.
The NP will round on residents receiving pain management interventions, particularly those taking scheduled or PRN pain medications, to ensure treatment aligns with professional standards, each resident’s comprehensive care plan, and their personal goals and preferences.
This is a full-time, non-prescribing position. While routine prescribing is not required, the role may occasionally involve administering clinical pain interventions such as injections; therefore, prior experience with, or comfort performing, pain-related procedures is preferred.
The NP will round on residents receiving pain management interventions, particularly those taking scheduled or PRN pain medications, to ensure treatment aligns with professional standards, each resident’s comprehensive care plan, and their personal goals and preferences.
This is a full-time, non-prescribing position. While routine prescribing is not required, the role may occasionally involve administering clinical pain interventions such as injections; therefore, prior experience with, or comfort performing, pain-related procedures is preferred.
Job Responsibilities
Assess residents receiving pain medications to ensure appropriateness, effectiveness, and compliance with F697 regulatory standards.
Collaborate with facility staff, attending providers, and interdisciplinary teams to support compliant, individualized pain management plans.
Review medication regimens, documentation, and resident care plans for alignment with regulatory expectations and best practices.
Provide education and consultation to facility staff regarding pain assessment, documentation, and management strategies.
Perform pain-related procedures when appropriate (e.g., joint injections, trigger point injections).
Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant assessment notes and communication logs.
Participate in quality improvement initiatives related to pain management and resident outcomes.
Qualifications
Strong understanding of pain management principles and geriatric care.
Experience in long-term care, skilled nursing, or similar settings strongly preferred.
Knowledge of CMS F697 (Pain Management) regulatory requirements or willingness to train.
Ability to collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary teams.
Excellent clinical assessment, communication, and documentation skills.
Experience providing pain injections or other minor pain interventions is highly appreciated.
Working Hours
Skills
Performs thorough pain assessments across multiple pain types.
Reviews medication appropriateness and effectiveness.
Applies multimodal pain management strategies.
Understands geriatric-specific pain considerations.
Performs or assists with pain injections and minor procedures.
Strong documentation and chart review abilities.
Applies CMS F697 pain management standards in practice.
Regulatory & Compliance Skills:
Knowledge of LTC documentation and survey expectations.
Identifies and corrects compliance gaps.
Supports QAPI efforts related to pain management.
Interpersonal & Communication Skills:
Communicates effectively with staff, providers, residents, and families.
Educates and coaches facility teams on best practices.
Collaborates confidently with interdisciplinary teams.
Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills
Detects inconsistencies in care plans and medication use.
Recommends safe, compliant treatment adjustments.
Uses critical thinking to align care with resident goals and regulations.
Professional & Organizational Skills:
Manages time effectively across multiple facilities.
Maintains strong attention to detail in documentation.
Works independently in a consulting role.
Demonstrates sound professional judgment and ethics.
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