Interventional Spine RN | Pain Management Specialist

Springfield Clinic; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Springfield Clinic invites an experienced Interventional Spine/Pain Management Nurse to join our team. You will assess patients, assist physicians with injections and nerve blocks, administer medications, monitor sedation, and ensure safe care from pre‑procedure to recovery. Illinois RN license with ACLS and CPR required within specified timeframes.

Three to five years of nursing experience preferred. You will coordinate with the care team, educate patients, and uphold infection control and

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited school of nursing.
• Three to five (3-5) years of nursing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and assist with changing into appropriate attire.
• Complete comprehensive preprocedural assessments and document findings accurately.
• Administer preprocedural orders including medications and IV therapy.
• Provide preoperative education to patients and their families or support persons.
• Collaborate with members of the healthcare team regarding patient status and needs.
• Accompany patients to the procedure room and perform intraoperative nursing duties.
• Complete all required medical record documentation.
• Maintain sterile technique and supply procedural team members as needed.
• Administer conscious sedation per proceduralist order, continuously monitoring patient condition and vital signs.
• Follow all protocols for lab specimens and sponge/needle counts as outlined in the Policy & Procedure Manual.
• Transfer patients to the recovery area and provide thorough handoff reports.
• Order, receive, and stock all supplies and equipment needed for procedures.
• Prepare stretchers between cases and provide break and lunch relief as assigned.
• Monitor equipment and report repair needs to the supervisor.
• Assess, monitor, and support patients throughout recovery.
• Administer ordered medications and treatments.
• Complete all applicable recovery documentation and records.
• Prepare patients for discharge and provide homecare instructions and education materials.
• Discharge patients to a responsible adult as ordered by the proceduralist, in accordance with established guidelines.
• Ensure patient comfort and safety at all phases of care.
• Monitor vital signs and administer medications as ordered.
• Respond effectively to emergencies and provide support during critical situations.
• Collaborate with the proceduralist and healthcare team to optimize patient outcomes.
• Participate in quality assurance and improvement activities while adhering to Infection Control and Quality standards.
• Maintain accurate patient records, procedure logs, and required documentation.
• Perform pre-procedure and post-procedure phone calls as needed.
• Ensure facility cleanliness and organization at all times.
• Utilize Springfield Clinic computers, phones, and multiple clinical systems proficiently.
• Restock supplies daily.
• Check crash cart, defibrillator, and medications to ensure availability and correct functioning.
• Maintain a neat and orderly environment.
• Provide orientation and training to new department employees.
• Cross-train and work in other areas within the department as needed, applying appropriate nursing skills and techniques.
• Comply with the Springfield Clinic incident-reporting procedures.
• Adhere to OSHA guidelines and all required Springfield Clinic training.
• Demonstrate excellent customer service and uphold the Springfield Clinic Code of Conduct and Ethics Standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Professionalism

Manual dexterity

Team collaboration

Infection control

Stamina

Crisis management

Education

Graduate of accredited school of nursing

Job description

Springfield Clinic invites an experienced Interventional Spine/Pain Management Nurse to join our team. You will assess patients, assist physicians with injections and nerve blocks, administer medications, monitor sedation, and ensure safe care from pre‑procedure to recovery. Illinois RN license with ACLS and CPR required within specified timeframes.

Three to five years of nursing experience preferred. You will coordinate with the care team, educate patients, and uphold infection control and