Local Contract Nurse Practitioner - Pain Management

Job Description

LanceSoft is seeking a Nurse Practitioner Pain Management for a local contract job in Monroe town, New Jersey.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Pain Management
• Discipline: Nurse Practitioner
• Start Date: 05/27/2026
• Duration: 52 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days, evenings, flexible
• Employment Type: Local Contract

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Job Title

Pain Management Nurse Practitioner (NP)

Location

New Jersey

Job Summary

The Pain Management Nurse Practitioner (NP) provides comprehensive and patient‑centered care for individuals experiencing acute and chronic pain conditions. This role involves assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, medication management, coordination of interventional pain procedures, and patient education. The NP collaborates closely with pain management physicians, anesthesiologists, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams to improve patient outcomes while ensuring compliance with New Jersey state regulations and evidence‑based practices.

Key ResponsibilitiesClinical Care

• Perform comprehensive pain assessments, including medical history review, physical examinations, and interpretation of diagnostic findings
• Diagnose and manage chronic and acute pain conditions such as back pain, neuropathic pain, arthritis, cancer‑related pain, and post‑surgical pain
• Develop and implement individualized pain management treatment plans in collaboration with supervising/collaborating physicians
• Prescribe medications (including controlled substances) in accordance with NJ regulations and clinical guidelines
• Monitor patient response to treatment, adjust medications, and manage side effects or complications
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests, labs, and imaging studies

Interventional & Procedural Support

• Assist with and/or perform approved pain management procedures based on scope of practice and training (e.g., trigger point injections, joint injections, follow‑ups for epidural or nerve block procedures)
• Provide pre‑ and post‑procedure patient education and follow‑up care

Compliance & Documentation

• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR)
• Ensure adherence to New Jersey Board of Nursing regulations, DEA requirements, and Controlled Dangerous Substance (CDS) laws
• Follow opioid prescribing guidelines, risk mitigation strategies, and pain contracts as applicable

Patient Education & Care Coordination

• Educate patients and families on pain conditions, treatment options, medication use, risks, and lifestyle modifications
• Coordinate care with referring providers, physical therapists, behavioral health specialists, and other healthcare professionals
• Promote non‑pharmacologic pain management strategies when appropriate

QualificationsEducation

• Master’s or Doctoral degree in Nursing from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program

Licensure & Certification

• Active New Jersey Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) license
• National NP certification (FNP, AGNP, or Adult-Gerontology preferred)
• New Jersey CDS (Controlled Dangerous Substance) registration
• Active DEA registration (or eligibility to obtain)
• ACLS/BLS certification (as required by the facility)

Experience

• Minimum of 1–3 years of clinical experience as a Nurse Practitioner preferred
• Prior experience in pain management, anesthesia, orthopedics, neurology, or primary care strongly preferred
• Experience with controlled substance prescribing and chronic pain populations is highly desirable

Skills & Competencies

• Strong clinical assessment and decision‑making skills
• Knowledge of multimodal pain management strategies
• Excellent patient communication, counseling, and education skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team
• Familiarity with NJ pain management and opioid prescribing laws
• Proficiency with EMR systems

About LanceSoft

Established in 2000, LanceSoft is a Certified MBE and Woman-Owned organization. Lancesoft Inc. is one of the highest rated companies in the industry. We have been recognized as one of the Largest Staffing firms and ranked in the top 50 fastest Growing Healthcare Staffing firms in 2022. Lancesoft offers short- and long-term contracts, permanent placements, and travel opportunities to credentialed and experienced professionals throughout the United States. We pride ourselves on having industry leading benefits. We understand the importance of partnering with an expert who values your needs, which is why we’re 100% committed to finding you an assignment that best matches your career and lifestyle goals. Our team of experienced career specialists takes the time to understand your needs and match you with the right job Lancesoft has been chosen by Staffing Industry Analysts as one of the Best Staffing Firms to Work for.LanceSoft specializes in providing Registered Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, LPNs/LVNs, Social Workers, Medical Assistants, and Certified Nursing Assistants to work in Acute Care Centers, Skilled Nursing Facilities, Long-Term Care centers, Rehab Facilities, Behavioral Health Centers, Drug & Alcohol Facilities, Home Health & Community Health, Urgent Care Clinics, and many other provider-based facilities.

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Medical benefits