PRN RN-PAIN MANAGEMENT

Precision Orthopaedic Specialist, Inc.; Chardon (OH); On-site; USD 41,328 - 55,104; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Ohio seeks a PRN Registered Nurse for Pain Management, responsible for patient assessments, coordinating care, and assisting with spinal injections. Candidates must be licensed in Ohio, preferably with ACLS and PALS certifications. A minimum of 2 years' experience in spinal injections is preferred. The role requires effective communication and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Competitive pay and Saturday hours are part of the position.

Qualifications

• Current licensure to practice in the State of Ohio.
• Successful completion of Basic Cardiac Life Support Course; ACLS and PALS preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years' experience in spinal injections and pain management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and coordinate patient care.
• Assist the provider with spinal injections for pain management.
• Maintain a high standard of safety and quality care.

Skills

Patient care

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Leadership

Education

Graduate of an Accredited School of Nursing

Job description

PRN REGISTERED NURSE-PAIN MANAGEMENT

Take your nursing career up another level with Precision Orthopaedic! In our state of the art facilities, you are able to work directly with our providers using your education and talents to take care of athletes of all ages and skill level. Our team is fast paced and efficient with a focus on patients and their care. In this role, you will assist the provider with spinal injections for pain management and maintaining high quality patient care. Position is based out of our Chardon location and requires Saturday hours.

Position Purpose

The Registered Nurse is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and coordinating patient care. The Registered Nurse is responsible for the achievement of patient outcomes in accordance with the mission of the facility. To maintain a high standard of safety for the patient and staff members. Patient liaison for care rendered. Monitor stock levels, outdated supplies and equipment needs and report to Clinic Manager.

Interpersonal Relationships

As a representative of our practice, all comments, attitudes, actions, and behaviors have a direct effect on the facility's image and perceptions of quality service. Interaction with patients, family members, physicians, referral sources, affiliating schools, visitors, etc. must be in a manner that is friendly, supportive, courteous, respectful, cooperative, and professional. This behavior should promote an atmosphere of teamwork congruent with facility standards and guidelines to promote positive relations and set an example for the staff.

Position Requirements

• Licenses or Certifications: Current licensure to practice in the State of Ohio. Successful completion of Basic Cardiac Life Support Course; ACLS preferred, and PALS preferred.
• Education and Vocational Training: Graduate of an Accredited School of Nursing. Current ACLS preferred and PALS certificate preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of 2 years' experience in spinal injections and pain management preferred.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to adhere to one's work schedule and manage time appropriately.
• Ability to circulate all types of cases preferred.
• Knowledge and experience in facility nursing care.
• Effective positive interpersonal and customer relations skills via telephone and face-to-face interaction.
• Displays positive attitude towards other employees.
• Ability to set priorities.
• Ability to provide direction to others that is clear, concise and promotes efficiency on the unit.
• Ability to communicate well with patients, families, co-workers, etc.
• Ability to correlate clinical data with patient’s medical and nursing care.
• Ability to accommodate occasional frustration and anger on part of patients, families, and fellow nursing staff.
• Ability to transcribe physician’s orders accurately and read labels and instructions completely.
• Assesses, plans, evaluates and ensures the implementation of the patient’s care to achieve identified outcomes.
• Assumes a leadership role in the provision of quality nursing care for patients receiving care.
• Demonstrates continued competence in assessing, treating, and caring for individuals based upon age-specific needs utilizing a developmental perspective.
• Demonstrates appropriate knowledge and competence of designated skills identified for position.
• Clinical Activities.
• Quality and Customer Service.
• Employee Management.
• Resource and Inventory Management.
• Regulatory Compliance.
• Safety.

Productivity

• Follows established policies and procedures with regard to attendance.
• Completes all documentation to ensure the availability of accurate and up to date information in accordance with established standards.
• Adheres to established facility safety requirements and procedures to ensure a safe working environment.
• Demonstrates the safe operation of equipment and machinery and follows procedures for reporting and correcting an unsafe situation.
• Performs all other duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Strives to be professional, courteous, helpful and cooperative.

Compliance

• Adheres to Standards of Business Conduct.
• Demonstrates the safe operation of equipment and machinery and follows procedures for reporting and correcting an unsafe situation.

Service Satisfaction

• Communicates patient information to assure confidentiality and continuity of care.
• Interacts with all patients, families, visitors and fellow employees in a mature, responsible manner to ensure a positive and professional facility environment.

Skill Review

• Planning and Organization.
• Ensures provision of effective, efficient quality services at the facility.
• Demonstrates understanding of policies and procedures.

Business Relationships

• Ensures customer satisfaction and other performance criteria are measured and used to enhance services and performance.
• Facilitates employee empowerment, so that the employees can deliver customer service and satisfaction.

Leadership

• Completes all documentation to ensure the availability of accurate and up to date information in accordance with established standards.
• Adheres to established surgical facility safety requirements and procedures to ensure a safe working environment.
• Performs all other duties as assigned by Administrator.

Staff Development and Utilization

• Provides leadership and assistance to staff.

Environmental Conditions

Work is indoors in climate-controlled environment. Patient care environment with potential exposure to unpleasant odors, to blood and body fluids that may carry infection, to infectious disease, and to chemical and electrical hazards. Occasional exposure to outdoor climate.

Physical Requirements

Physical requirements for the position include the ability to frequently hear and communicate orally, see up close and at a distance, read and comprehend, stand, sit, walk, reach, handle, and feel objects. Ability to climb, pull, push, and kneel. Ability to push a gurney with 150 lb. patient. Maximum unassisted lift = over 100 lbs. Ability to wear lead apron and push heavy equipment.