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.