Acute Pain Service Nurse Practitioner - Washington, D.C. Region

Med Star Medical Group Anesthesiology is seeking a dedicated and skilled Nurse Practitioner (NP) to join our Acute Pain Service (APS).

This role offers a unique opportunity to practice at two distinct Med Star Health hospitals:
Med Star Washington Hospital Center
, a major academic medical center in the heart of DC, and Med Star Southern Maryland Hospital
, a community‑based facility in Clinton, MD.

The NP will support both hospitals on a rotational basis, offering a diverse and well‑rounded clinical experience while remaining part of a cohesive, collaborative APS team. This structure allows the NP to contribute meaningfully to both institutions, enhancing pain management practices across varying care environments.

The Nurse Practitioner will function as a clinical consultant within a multidisciplinary team, working alongside anesthesiologists, surgeons, and other medical professionals to manage both acute and chronic pain for hospitalized patients.

Key responsibilities include:

• Rounding daily on new and established patients
• Conducting comprehensive patient assessments and perioperative evaluations
• Performing history and physical examinations (H&Ps), interpreting diagnostic tests, and developing care plans
• Prescribing and managing both pharmacologic and non‑pharmacologic pain treatments
• Managing epidural and peripheral nerve catheters
• Documenting clinical findings in progress notes
• Educating patients and families on pain management strategies
• Providing pain management education and serving as a resource for healthcare team members across the institution
• Schedule:
  
  Monday - Friday

• A highly competitive compensation package
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with retirement plan matching
• Generous paid time off (PTO)
• Annual continuing medical education (CME) allowance
• Full reimbursement for licensure and credentialing expenses

This position has a hiring range of $115,000-$143,619.

• Strong emphasis on teamwork—our associates feel connected to each other and our mission as an organization. In return, our effective team environment generates positive patient outcomes and high associate satisfaction ratings that exceed the national benchmark.
• Strategic focus on equity, inclusion, & diversity—we are committed to equity for all people and communities. We continue to build a diverse and inclusive workplace where people feel a sense of belonging and the ability to contribute to equitable care delivery and improved community health outcomes at all levels of the organization.
• Comprehensive total rewards package—including competitive pay, generous paid time off, great health and wellness benefits, retirement savings, education assistance, and so much more.
• More career opportunities closer to home—as the largest healthcare provider in the Baltimore‑Washington, D.C. region, there are countless opportunities to grow your career and fulfill your aspirations.

Med Star Health is dedicated to providing the highest quality care for people in Maryland and the Washington, D.C. region, while advancing the practice of medicine through education, innovation, and research. Our team of 32,000 includes physicians, nurses, residents, fellows, and many other clinical and non‑clinical associates working in a variety of settings across our health system, including 10 hospitals and more than 300 community‑based locations, the largest home health provider in the region, and highly respected institutes dedicated to research and innovation.

As the medical education and clinical partner of Georgetown University for more than 20 years, Med Star Health is dedicated not only to teaching the next generation of doctors, but also to the continuing education, professional development, and personal fulfillment of our whole team. Together, we use the best of our minds and the best of our hearts to serve our patients, those who care for them, and our communities.

It’s how we treat people.

Med Star Health is an Equal Opportunity (EO) Employer and assures equal opportunity for all applicants and employees. We hire people to work in different locations,…