Registered Nurse (RN)/ Pain Center

System Support; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Miami Valley Hospital Pain Center is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide clinical nursing care for patients undergoing invasive pain procedures, pre- and post-procedure care, and telephone triage. You will document meticulously and support the pain specialist during procedures.

Requirements include an Associate's Degree in Nursing, valid Ohio RN license, BCLS (ACLS preferred), and at least one year of med-surgical experience.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Nursing required.
• Current RN license to practice in Ohio.
• BCLS certification required; ACLS certification preferred.
• One year of med-surgical nursing experience required.
• Strong documentation and communication skills; able to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care for patients undergoing invasive pain procedures.
• Perform nursing assessment and pre-procedure preparation.
• Administer medications and assist during procedures.
• Provide post-procedure care and discharge education.
• Handle phone triage, referrals, and insurance pre-authorizations as needed.

Skills

Documentation skills

Communication skills

Team player

Stamina for fast-paced env

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

Tools

BCLS

ACLS (preferred)

Job description

Position: Registered Nurse

Department: Pain Center

Facility: Miami Valley Hospital & Miami Valley Hospital South

Shift: Full-time Days Monday-Friday 7:00am-6:00pm/ 72 Hours Per Pay

The Pain Center Ambulatory nurse is responsible for the clinical nursing care of the patients undergoing invasive pain procedures such as epidural block, sacroiliac joint injection, Bier block, sympathetic block and trigger point injection; patients who are here for office visits or patients who are requiring interaction regarding a problem via the phone. This includes nursing assessment; pre-procedure patient preparation; administration of medication; assisting the pain specialist in the performance of procedures for the treatment of pain; post-procedure patient care; discharge education including medications; follow up with patient issues received by phone; input/review of new patient referrals; help patients understand medication policy, diagnostic testing and other information by phone; and insurance prior authorization for procedures, medications, and emergent diagnostic testing. Must demonstrate the necessary knowledge of complications associated with the many types of blocks and what in the patient’s history may increase the possibility of these complications.

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

Licensure & Certification

A current RN license to practice nursing in the State of Ohio.

BCLS certification required. ACLS certification preferred.

Experience

One year’s previous nursing experience in a med-surgical health care environment required.

Skills/Other

Registered Nurse must be: organized, efficient in performing work/responsibilities and have precise documentation and communication skills.

Incumbent must be able to work in a highly stressful and fast paced environment and have outstanding customer relation skills.

Able to stand /walk for extended periods of time, to be without uncorrectable hearing, visual impairments and able to lift and /or move patients.

Be a team player who can work under direct supervision and in collaboration with others.