Registered Nurse Spine Specialist

Integrated Resources Inc.; Chanhassen (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Integrated Resources Inc. seeks a RN Clinical position to monitor spinal back fusion patients post-operatively through tele-monitoring. The role requires assessing patient symptoms, triaging critical situations, and developing program implementation plans. Ideal candidates have significant experience in spinal surgery management and possess strong critical thinking and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Five or more years in spinal surgery or back condition management.
• Experience in chronic health conditions preferred (cardiology, critical care).
• High level of competency in pathophysiology and pharmacology.

Responsibilities

• Monitor spinal back fusion patients post-operatively via tele-monitoring.
• Conduct telephonic assessments of patient symptoms and triage critical situations.
• Communicate medical information to providers and case managers timely.

Skills

Triage skills

Critical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Problem solving

Telephone etiquette

Documentation skills

Education

BSN preferred

Registered Nurse licensed

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Integrated Resources, Inc is a premier staffing firm recognized as one of the tri-states most well-respected professional specialty firms. IRI has built its reputation on excellent service and integrity since its inception in 1996. Our mission centers on delivering only the best quality talent, the first time and every time. We provide quality resources in four specialty areas: Information Technology (IT), Clinical Research, Rehabilitation Therapy and Nursing.

Job Description

Clinical position to monitor spinal back fusion patients post-operatively via tele-monitoring. Involves telephonic assessment of a patient’s reported symptoms, disease process, triage of critical situations, education, addressing co-morbidities, medications and lifestyle modifications.
Role requires assistance in development of program implementation plan and identification of clinical assessment elements specific to spinal fusion surgery.
Duties also include timely communication of appropriate medical information to the patient’s provider or case manager as needed.
Position reports directly to the PASS Clinical Services Manager.

POSITION DESCRIPTION: RN Clinical position to monitor spinal back fusion patients post-operatively via tele-monitoring. Involves telephonic assessment of a patient’s reported symptoms, disease process, triage of critical situations, education, addressing co-morbidities, medications and lifestyle modifications. Duties also include timely communication of appropriate medical information to the patient’s provider or case manager as needed.
Position reports directly to the PASS Clinical Services Nurse Manager.

Qualifications

EDUCATION REQUIRED:
• BSN preferred
• Registered Nurse licensed in State of residence and potential other states as required by customer base.

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE:
Five or more years of experience in spinal surgery and other back condition management in either an acute care setting or other clinical setting. Pain management experience desired.
Two of more years’ experience in a variety of nursing fields, especially chronic health conditions. Cardiology, critical care, and emergency room experience beneficial.
High level of competency in pathophysiology, pharmacology, disease specific assessment(s) and patient/family education.

DESIRED/PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
High level of autonomy and ambition in performing his/her daily duties with minimal supervision. The Patient Advocacy Nurse Specialist will have excellent time management and prioritizing skills.
Preferred experience in Back Conditions/Surgeries, Pain Management, Heart Failure, Diabetes Mellitus, and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease.
Excellent triage skills assessing critical situations. Although Remote Monitoring Program is not meant to be an emergency service, such situations may arise.
Excellent critical thinking skills and problem solving skills.
Excellent telephone etiquette and interpersonal skills.
Excellent written and oral communication and documentation skills.
Strong competency in computer skills, such as word processing, spreadsheets and e-mail (Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook).
Basic typing skills (minimum 35 words per minute). Appropriate and professional grammar and correct spelling is expected and essential.

Additional Information

Regards,

Life Science Recruiter

Integrated Resources, Inc.

(Direct) 732-844-8721 | (W) 732-549-2030 x 311 | (F) 732-549-5549

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