Pain Management RN — Intermittent Schedule

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Syracuse VA Medical Center is seeking an Intermittent Pain Management RN to provide patient-centered care and determine appropriate task delegation in collaboration with the care team.

Responsibilities include assessing pain, administering medications, coordinating with physicians and other nurses, and delivering education to patients and families while maintaining high standards of safety and quality care in an outpatient/inpatient setting.

Qualifications

• Must be proficient in both written and spoken English.
• Graduate of ACEN/CCNE-accredited nursing program.
• State RN license required.
• Foreign-educated nurses need degree equivalency validation.
• Current, full, active, and unrestricted registration as a nurse in the U.S. or D.C.

Responsibilities

• Provide general nursing care with focus on pain management.
• Administer medications and procedures per policies.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to plan and coordinate care.
• Educate patients and families about pain management and self-care.

Skills

English proficiency

RN licensure

Communication skills

Education

Accredited nursing program

RN license in US

Foreign degree equivalency

Job description

The Syracuse VA Medical Center is seeking an Intermittent Pain Management RN to provide patient-centered care and determine appropriate task delegation in collaboration with the care team.

Responsibilities include assessing pain, administering medications, coordinating with physicians and other nurses, and delivering education to patients and families while maintaining high standards of safety and quality care in an outpatient/inpatient setting.