Registered Nurse Lead

Pain Physicians Of Wisconsin Sc; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Pain Physicians Of Wisconsin Sc is hiring a registered nurse to provide perioperative care in the Ambulatory Surgery Center. The role requires conducting nursing assessments, coordinating care with the healthcare team, and maintaining documentation with a strong emphasis on patient safety.

The nurse will support pre/post-operative teaching, assist in the OR, and participate in infection control and quality initiatives. Wisconsin RN license and BLS/ACLS certifications are required.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of an accredited Registered Nursing program and holding a current, unrestricted RN license.
• At least five years of related experience preferred.
• Strong organizational, judgment, communication, and analytical skills; ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled nursing care under the direction of the RN Charge nurse or RN Manager.
• Consult with healthcare team to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans.
• Observe and document patients’ clinical and educational needs to complete nursing assessments.
• Participate in infection control surveillance and universal protocol/surgical time-out processes.
• Maintain patient safety, privacy, and dignity; communicate effectively with physicians and staff.
• Monitor, record, and report vital signs and clinical information; educate patients and families on perioperative care.
• Assist pre/post procedure preparation, including medication/allergy review and post-anesthesia discharge scoring.
• Perform daily chart reviews for completeness and accuracy of documentation.
• Support quality assessment and performance improvement initiatives within ASC team.
• In the OR, supervise patient care, verify patient and procedure, and ensure aseptic technique; assist with equipment and room turnover.

Skills

Organizational

Judgment

Communication

Analytical

Multi-tasking

Critical thinking

Professional demeanor

Education

Registered Nurse license (RN)

BLS certification

ACLS certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Founded in November of 2020, Pain Physicians of Wisconsin is a group of Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, and a great group of support staff serving the southeast region of Wisconsin. The goal of our pain treatment team is to help our patients live their healthiest lives possible by easing pain symptoms and restoring function and movement. Learn more about PPWhealth by visiting our website at www.ppwhealth.com .

PositionSummary

The purpose of this position is to perform individualized, goal directed nursing care through use of the nursingprocess and the principles of team nursing in accordance with Pain Physicians of Wisconsin, S.C. (PPW) policies andprocedures.This position will also assess patient health problems and needs, develop, and implementcareplans,andmaintainmedicalrecordsandadministernursingcaretoadult patients in the Perioperative areas of the Ambulatory Surgery Center.

• Provides skilled nursing care under the direction of the RN Charge nurse or RN Manager
• Consultsandcoordinateswithhealthcareteammemberstoassess,plan,implementandevaluatepatient careplans, using specializedclinicalandsurgicalequipment.
• Observes and documents patients' clinical and educational needs to complete the nursing assessment and provide care.
• Actively performs surveillance for Infection Control risks in the ASC, monitors hand hygiene compliance.
• Actively participates in Universal Protocol/ surgical Time out process by leading actively listening and responding regarding the confirmation of correct patient, using two patient identifiers, correct procedure, side/site, etc.
• Maintains a focus on patient safety, protects the privacy and preserves the dignity of the patient.
• EffectivelycommunicateswithallPhysiciansandstaffmembers.
• Accuratelymonitors,recordsandreportsonpatients'clinicalinformationandvitalsigns.
• Educates individuals, families, and other groups on topics such as health concerns, pre-operative, intra-operative and post-operative care needs.
• Assists pre/post procedure by preparing patient for procedure; correctly identifying patient, procedure to be performed, and procedure site. Updates and confirms medication and allergy profiles, completes appropriate clinical lab work (glucose reading, INR, pregnancy test) completes and documents vital signs, pain status, and health care concerns of patient. Performs pre- and post-operative teaching. Reviews consent form and orders for accuracy. Uses the five rights when administering medication. Documents modified Aldrete and discharge scores. Assists in discharge of patient with appropriate paperwork, with excellent communication and teaching skills.
• Performschartreviewondailybasistoensurecompletenessandaccuracyofdocumentation in the medical record.
• Participates in team peer review process, reviewingnursing documentationby other clinical staff andprovidingfeedbackaccordingtoorganizational process.
• Helps support corporate Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement initiatives as a member of the ASC Team.
• In the OR: Supervisesanddirectspatientcareinasingleoperatingroom.Identifiesthepatientand correct surgical interventionaccording to policy/procedure and communicates such informationtoallmembersofthesurgicalteam.Explainsintraoperativephase ofroutineproceduresandcaretothepatient.Administers sedationunder the supervisionof the physicianby following verbal orders, as wellas using nursing assessmentand criticalthinking skills.Can perform role in a safe, organized, andefficientmanner.Documents accurately the intraoperative phase, as well as medicationdocumentationinEHRandcontrolled substance logs. Applies andmonitors principles of aseptic techniquethroughoutintra-operative period.Assistsprovider by having all necessary equipment available andready.Efficiently "turns over" roomsbetweenpatientsfollowingpropercleaningtechnique.Communicatesallbreachesofaseptictechniqueimmediatelytothephysicianand circulatingnurse.
• C-Arm: Completes and maintains appropriate radiation training and competencies. Assists in monitoring radiation methods that expose all staff to the least amount of exposure. Assists in maintaining radiological equipment and proper badge usage and storage. Actively participates in the patient timeouts. Documents fluoroscopy usage and correct storage and printing of images as determined by site and C-ann.
• Triage:Effectivelycommunicateswithphysicianregardingpatienthealth care needs.DocumentsaccuratelyinEHR,creates encounters as needed, properlyupdates, and utilizes medicationmodule.Tasks andcommunicateswithprovidersregardingassessment of patientneeds.
• Preceptor: Effectivelycommunicates with other employeesby teaching and directing them as to theresponsibilitiesofthejob;communicateswithmanagerregardingprogressoftrainee.Monitorstraineeand does not leave them unassisteduntil they are able to perform their role independently.Actively andenthusiastically participatesin the orientationprocess striving for independence and success of thetrainee.Assiststraineeinthecompletionofallrequiredcompetencies,skillchecklists.
• Allotherdutiesasassigned.

Qualifications

• SuccessfulcompletionofanaccreditedRegisteredNursingprogram evidenced by holding current and unrestricted RN license.
• Atleastfiveyearsofrelatedexperiencepreferred.
• Strongorganizational,judgment,communication,andanalyticalskills; sometimesunderpressure.
• Abilitytomulti-taskandperformmultiplepriorities.
• Professional, pleasant, and caringbehaviortowardpatients,peers,providers,organizational leadership,andvisitors.
• Able to use, demonstrate and model critical thinking skills.
• Abilitytopromotefavorableorganizationimagewithpatients,physicians,insurancecompaniesandgeneral public.
• Ability to independentlymake decisions and solve problems; ability to apply general rules to specificproblemstoproduce answersthatmakesense.
• Evidence ofleadershipqualities in the team.Frequentlycontributingto theimprovementofthedepartmentandparticipatein committeeparticipation,taskforce, etc.

I0.Theabilitytocontributetoateamenvironmentandtoprovideexcellentcustomerservice.

11.WorkingknowledgeofMicrosoftOffice.

Licenses & Certifications

• Current and unrestricted RN license in the State of Wisconsin.
• BLS certifiedor obtaincertificationwithinthreemonths ofhire.ACLS certified or obtaincertificationwithinthefirstyearofhire.

Pre-Employment Testing

This position requires the following pre-employment testing:

Criminal & Caregiver Background Check, renewed every four years

Professional Reference Check

Drug Screen

Please note that this job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee(s) assigned to this job. The content contained therein is not intended to represent an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and activities required. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time, with or without notice, and additional work may be assigned as appropriate.

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