Family Nurse Practitioner; FNP Surgical Pain Services

Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) Surgical Pain Services / Medical Pain Services

Cincinnati Children’s is nationally recognized for excellence in pediatric care and is committed to providing compassionate, patient- and family-centered services. We are seeking a skilled and empathetic Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) to join our Surgical Pain Services and Medical Pain Services teams.

This role is essential in ensuring effective pain management for post-operative and medical patients during the evening hours, helping to promote comfort, safety, and continuity of care.

Position Title:

Family Nurse Practitioner

FTE: 0.6–0.8 (24–32 hours per week)

Shift: 2:30 PM – 11:00 PM, rotating day shift coverage on Saturdays. No holiday coverage is required.

Rounding on post-operative surgical and medical pain service patients to ensure pain is appropriately managed and that a clear, comprehensive plan is in place for overnight care. This position plays a critical role in optimizing patient comfort and supporting recovery.

Conduct evening rounds on post-operative surgical and medical pain service patients, assessing pain levels and overall clinical status

Develop, implement, and adjust individualized pain management plans in collaboration with surgical, primary, and pain management teams

Monitor patient response to pain interventions, ensuring comfort, safety, and effectiveness

Respond to acute pain issues arising during evening hours and modify plans as needed

Provide patient, family and nursing education regarding pain management strategies and recovery expectations

Collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary care team, including surgeons, anesthesiologists, nurses, and other healthcare providers

Maintain accurate, timely, and thorough documentation of assessments, care plans, and interventions

Participate in quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing pain management protocols and patient outcomes

Licensed Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) with active or eligible Ohio licensure

Previous experience in pain management, surgical services, acute care, or inpatient settings preferred

Strong clinical assessment and critical-thinking skills

Excellent communication and collaboration abilities

Commitment to patient- and family-centered care

One of the nation’s top pediatric academic medical centers

Collaborative, multidisciplinary pain management teams

Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patient comfort and recovery

Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits (prorated by FTE)

Mission-driven culture focused on improving child health

Join Cincinnati Children’s and help ensure our patients receive exceptional pain management and compassionate care during some of their most vulnerable moments.

• Patient Care- Perform history and/or physical exams on patients presenting for care in area of expertise. Assess and diagnose illnesses, including chronic and acute conditions. Formulate, document and monitor a treatment plan. Order and monitor therapeutic interventions including but not limited to diets, laboratory, radiological and diagnostic tests as deemed necessary by patient history and/or physical exam. Provide clinical consultation, order interdisciplinary consults.
  
  Professional practice including but not limited to prescription of medications in accordance with Federal and State Law & Rules and CCHMC policy. Attains and maintains competency in subspecialty practice, skills and procedures in accordance with Joint Commission standards for focused (FPPE) and ongoing (OPPE) professional practice evaluation.

• Outcomes Identification and Planning- Develops outcomes as measurable goals that provide direction for continuity of care & continuity of care & consistency among providers. Develops, prioritizes, evaluates & modifies an individualized comprehensive plan of care. Addresses each diagnosis or issue, as appropriate. Derives outcomes & plans of care that involve the patient/family/caregiver when possible & are realistic to the patient/family/caregiver capabilities & resources.
  
  Considers risks/benefits, costs, clinical effectiveness,…