Clinical Nurse Specialist, Pain Management (Update April 27, 2007)

Bowen & Briggs is a nurse-owned, national search firm specializing in women’s and children’s healthcare. We are assisting the University of Wisconsin Children’s Hospital (Madison, WI) in their search for a Clinical Nurse Specialist, Pain Management. Below is a very brief description of this excellent opportunity (a full description can be sent upon request): Responsibilities of the CNS include staffing the Inpatient Pain Management Consultation Service and collaboration with physicians, nurses, and other care providers, to ensure well-coordinated, interdisciplinary programs of care. Consultation includes assistance to develop, implement, and evaluate a comprehensive plan of care, including discharge plan, for patients with complex pain problems, to achieve desired outcomes. The CNS is responsible for the integration and coordination of specialty education programs into the Department of Nursing’s education program. Candidates for this position must have pediatric clinical experience and expertise in management of pain, including acute postoperative/traumatic pain, chronic non-cancer, and cancer related pain conditions. Prior advanced practice nursing experience is preferred. The CNS will demonstrate in-depth knowledge and skills regarding pain management nursing practice with a special interest in nonpharmacologic strategies. MSN is required. Pain certification from ANA is desired, either current or to be obtained. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits package. Please feel free to share this information with colleagues who might be interested or perhaps know a good person to network with. All inquiries received are strictly confidential. For full description and/or more details, please contact: Jason A. Cox Search Specialist Bowen & Briggs Ph: 877-853-9611; Fax: 610-284-6651; Email; Website

The Brookdale University Hospital and Medical Center (8/20/2006)

	Nurse Practitioner F/T Days; Competitive Salary and Benefits Education: Advanced Practice Nurse with appropriate licensure and credentialing to practice under the supervision of a physician. Experience: Training and experience with Hospice or Palliative Care services preferred. Minimum of 5 years direct patient care experience; practice experience in the areas of internal medicine, geriatrics, oncology preferred.
	Social Worker: P/T 20 hour week, Competitive Salary and Benefits Education: LMSW or LCSW Experience: Minimum three-five years experience in the areas of gerontology or oncology.
	Contact person: Stacey Nelson RN MSA, MSW, LCSW, Assistant Director of Nursing for Recruitment Phone: 718-240-5300 Fax: 718-240-6496 Email: click here

Pediatric Psychology Position at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (10/5/2005)

The Department of Psychology at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia is pleased to announce the availability of a psychologist position in the Pain Management Program, Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine. The psychologist will provide psychological assessment and treatment to pediatric patients with amplified musculoskeletal pain and their families through participation in an intensive hospital-based treatment program; consult with multidisciplinary staff about psychological aspects of pediatric care; and serve as a resource to community mental health care providers who are seeing these children and their families. Psychologists supervise psychology interns and fellows within our APA accredited internship program and develop other training activities. Opportunities exist for collaboration in ongoing interdisciplinary clinical research programs for the treatment of pediatric amplified musculoskeletal pain; research experience will be considered in the review of applications. Applicants must have a doctoral degree in psychology, relevant experience in pediatric, clinical child and/or family psychology and have completed an APA approved internship. Licensure or license-eligibility in Pennsylvania is required. The review process will begin immediately. Applicants should send a CV, letter of interest, and three letters of recommendation to Paul M. Robins, Ph.D., Director of Clinical Services, Department of Psychology, The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, 34th St. and Civic Center Blvd., Philadelphia, PA. 19104-4399. Fax: 215-590-5637. E-mail inquiries may be sent here . To learn more about the Department of Psychology, visit our website. The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and is committed to fostering diversity in its faculty and staff.