RN-Pain Clinic part-time
RN-Pain Clinic part-time
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- Caring is what we do and it starts with our team members: expect paid time off parental leave 401K matching and an employee recognition program as we support you both personally and professionally.
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Overview
Parttime days 1624 hours per week!
Seeking a compassionate skilled and dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) to join our team in the Interventional Pain Clinic. The ideal candidate will be responsible for providing highquality care to patients undergoing pain management procedures and treatments. This role involves close collaboration with a multidisciplinary team of physicians and other healthcare providers to ensure comprehensive and effective pain relief for patients. Work is performed in an outpatient clinic setting with exposure to patients in varying degrees of pain and distress. This is a fastpaced environment where multitasking and flexibility are essential to provide effective care. Great hours! MondayFriday Days with no call holidays or weekends!
Responsibilities
Clinical Excellence/Patient Care
- Delivers high quality care utilizing the nursing process while demonstrating knowledge and clinical skills of the specialty required in accordance with established policies procedures and standards of care.
- Conduct initial and ongoing patient assessments including medical history review pain evaluation and vital signs monitoring.
- Document patient information accurately in electronic medical records (EMR).
- Monitor patients response to interventions and report significant changes or complications to the medical team.
- Prepare and assist in performing interventional pain management procedures such as nerve blocks epidural injections spinal cord stimulators and other minimally invasive treatments.
- Set up and maintain sterile field during procedures.
- Provide procedural sedation under the supervision of the physician or nurse anesthetist as required.
- Monitor patients before during and after procedures ensuring their safety and comfort.
- Provide postprocedure care including monitoring vital signs assessing for complications and providing appropriate interventions.
- Educate patients about postprocedure care including medication instructions activity restrictions and followup appointments.
- Document any adverse reactions complications or issues during the recovery phase and communicate effectively with the healthcare team.
- Administer prescribed medications including analgesics antiinflammatory and others following the appropriate protocols.
- Monitor for side effects adverse reactions and interactions.
- Work closely with physicians other healthcare providers and other clinical staff to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Assist in the coordination of patient care and followup procedures ensure post procedure contacts are made according to protocols and address any future patient needs or referrals.
- Ensure accurate thorough and timely documentation of patient care interventions and outcomes in the EMR system.
- Adhere to all clinic policies procedures and regulatory standards to maintain a safe compliant and patientcentered care environment.
- Act as a patient advocate providing emotional support and guidance throughout the pain management process.
- Address patient concerns and help them navigate the complexities of their treatment plan.
- Maintains a clean safe and organized clinical environment.
- Delegates and provides direction for other healthcare providers and hold them accountable for their involvement in the plan of care.
- Utilizes critical thinking in making independent judgments and maintains responsibility and accountability for the knowledge of conditions of assigned patients.
Development & Patient Education
- Educate patients on pain management techniques including medication usage nonpharmacological therapies (e.g. physical therapy acupuncture) lifestyle adjustments and other pain therapy services options.
- Educate patients on safe medication usage potential side effects and the importance of adherence to the prescribed regimen.
- Provide emotional support to patients dealing with chronic pain and explain longterm management strategies.
- Assist in the training and mentoring of new nursing staff or medical assistants patient care techs.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives and continuing education to stay uptodate with advancements in pain management and nursing practices.
- Assess and chooses teaching strategies appropriate to the patients and their families age specific needs culture gender readiness to learn and level of comprehension by utilizing a holistic approach (considering biopsychosocial spiritual educational safety and related criteria).
- Consults appropriate resources within the hospital to provide specialized education.
- Demonstrates knowledge that patient and workplace safety is a priority by preventing errors accidents and infections and reporting potential or actual concerns immediately.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements
Identify items that are minimally required to perform the essential functions of this position.
Preferred or Specialized
Not required to perform the essential functions of the position.
Education:
Graduate of accredited nursing program
BSN degree
Experience:
Prefer one 1 year of hospital clinical experience or demonstrated clinical efficiency.
License(s)/Certification(s):
Current licensure in good standing to practice as a Registered Nurse in type in State.
Must possess and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or obtain certification within three 3 months from date of hire.
CORE Certification within six 6 months from date of hire.
Valid drivers license when driving any vehicle for workrelated reasons.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Writes reads comprehends and speaks fluent English.
Multicultural sensitivity.
Microsoft Office basic computer skills.
Customer/patient focused.
Critical thinking skills using independent judgment in making decisions.
Other:
Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position.
Work may occasionally require travel to other UPH facilities. May drive a UPH vehicle rental or own vehicle.
Employment Type
Part-Time
