RN - Pain Clinic

Carle Health; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Procedural Nurse to provide exceptional healthcare services. In this role, you will utilize a systematic nursing approach, ensuring high-quality patient care and adherence to established standards. You will perform advanced nursing activities, including IV placement and patient monitoring, while also providing education and support to patients and healthcare students. This position offers an opportunity to lead initiatives aimed at improving clinical outcomes in a collaborative environment. If you are passionate about nursing and committed to quality care, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Licensed Registered Professional Nurse (RN) in Illinois.
• Experience in procedural nursing and patient care.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates competent healthcare for patients and families.
• Performs advanced nursing activities including IV therapy.
• Provides health education and acts as a preceptor.

Skills

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Basic Life Support (BLS)

IV placement

Patient monitoring

Health education

Education

College Diploma in Nursing

Job description

Overview

The Procedural Nurse utilizes a systematic approach to nursing by incorporating assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation in the practice of nursing. Provides healthcare to individuals, families, and communities within the RN scope of practice as defined by the Illinois Board of Nursing.

Qualifications

Certifications: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) within 1 year - American Heart Association (AHA); Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA); Licensed Registered Professional Nurse (RN) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR). Education: College Diploma in Nursing. Work Experience: [Specify relevant experience].

Responsibilities

1. Provides and facilitates competent healthcare for patients and families in the area of practice.
2. Ensures adherence to established standards of care and scope of practice.
3. Performs advanced nursing activities, including assisting with procedures using conscious sedation, IV placement, and monitoring patients in recovery from sedation.
4. Ensures documentation of care is complete and accurate.
5. Provides health and wellness education to individuals and groups.
6. Acts as a preceptor and supports the development of staff and healthcare students.
7. Provides leadership for initiatives aimed at improving quality of care or clinical outcomes.
8. Assists Nursing Supervisor/coordinator in developing departmental standing orders.
9. Assesses patients in the procedural area pre- and post-procedure, reviews medication, allergies, medical history, and obtains vital signs.
10. Initiates IV therapy.
11. Triage phone calls, completes prior authorizations, injection screening, and MRI screenings.
12. Provides education to patients in the office and post-injection area.
13. Orders, stocks, and maintains supplies for the department.
14. Performs urine drug screens.
15. Assists Injectionists with procedures such as epidurals, nerve blocks, joint injections, radiofrequency nerve ablation, etc.