Pain Clinic RN

PURPOSE STATEMENT

A staff Registered Nurse (RN) is a professional Registered Nurse who directs and/or performs nursing care to patients assigned to his/her within the scope of his/her license. The staff RN is responsible to the RN Manager on the unit to which he/she is assigned. This RN must effectively prescribe, delegate, and coordinate nursing care; be self-directed and adaptable; assist in minimally invasive procedures in the Pain Clinic, provide patient care before, during, and after procedures, and collaborate closely with interventional pain provider, radiology technologist, and other staff.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS  

• Demonstrate appropriate assessment and knowledge of adult nursing care.
• Prepare patients for interventional pain management procedures, including obtaining medical histories, performing assessments, starting IVs, and administering pre-procedure medications.
• Monitor patients during procedures using moderate sedation, ensuring vital signs are stable, and comfort is maintained.
• Assist interventional pain management provider during procedures.
• Provide post-procedure care, including recovery monitoring and discharge instructions.
• Maintain sterile technique and support infection control protocols as indicated.
• Implement patient care according to planned interventions to attain the patient’s optimal level of function and documents according to policy.
• Demonstrate positive customer service relations.
• Routinely participates in Quality Improvement projects and encourages department to continuously improve.
• Supports the Medical Center’s Mission/Vision/Philosophy positively.
• Assist co-worker as needed/requested.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
• Perform other essential duties as assigned.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS 

• High school diploma or equivalent. 
• Graduate of accredited school of professional nursing. 
• Currently licensed to practice as a professional Registered Nurse (RN) in the state of Missouri. 
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) or Red Cross BLS required. 
• This individual should be knowledgeable regarding growth and development and assessing the physical and psychological needs of patients in the following stages of life: early adulthood, middle age, and geriatric.
• Must be self-motivated and have the ability to work within the established policies, procedures and practices prescribed by the hospital/clinic. 
• English sufficient to provide and receive instructions/directions. 

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS 

• Must be able to sit and stand, intermittent 8 to 10 hours a day. 
• Must be able to use standard office equipment, including the telephone and computer keyboard. 
• Continuously works under pressure of near 100% accuracy while meeting inflexible deadlines. 
• Continuously utilizes manual/bi-manual dexterity, near vision, speech, and hearing. 
• Frequently stands, walks, sits and utilizes eye/hand coordination and color definition. 
• Occasionally reaches above shoulder, regularly required to lift and/or carry up to 40 lbs. 
• Occasionally walks on uneven surfaces.