RN, Pain Management

Cape Cod Healthcare; Hyannis (MA); On-site; USD 53,000 - 112,000; Part time

Job summary

Cape Cod Hospital in Hyannis, MA is seeking a dedicated registered nurse to join our pain management team. The position involves direct patient care using the nursing process, with a rotating schedule and weekend/holiday considerations as needed.

Qualified candidates will hold an MA RN license, BLS certification, and have strong IV skills with preferred critical care experience. ACLS training within six months of employment is required to maintain certification.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
• Licensed RN in Massachusetts
• BLS Certification required
• Critical care experience preferred
• ACLS within 6 months of hire (and maintain)

Responsibilities

• Delivers patient care through the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation.
• Documents and plans care with relevant patient data and discharge planning.
• Acts as resource person for staff orientation and training.
• Maintains confidentiality and represents the hospital professionally.
• Participates in meetings and committees as required.

Skills

IV skills

Critical care experience

Education

Massachusetts RN license

BSN preferred

Job description

Purpose of Position

Delivers patient care through the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation. Administers and monitors patient responses to all medications. Directs and guides patient care, teaching and activities of ancillary personnel while maintaining standards of professional nursing within the realm of Hospital Policy. Maintains and delivers the highest quality customer service standards.

Description

• Properly utilizes the nursing process in caring for patients by maintaining relevant, accurate and current patient records as evidenced by Nursing PI activities.
• Provides documentation of assessment of the patient throughout the Hospital admission including physical, psychological, social dimensions and discharge plans. Summarizes assessment data and initiate plan of care with communication of pertinent data to allied patient care providers as evidenced by Nursing PI activities.
• Understands, assumes, and demonstrates proficiency in the role of charge nurse.
• Demonstrates proficiency in Computerized Nursing Informatics (information systems).
• Assumes role of resource person regarding patient care, orientation and teaching staff.
• Participates in at least four-unit staff meetings per year, attends mandatory programs and obtains three hours of Patient Care Assessment Committee (PCAC) credit per year.
• Participates in identification of the aspects of care for the patient, indicators used to monitor the quality and appropriateness of care, and the evaluation of that care. Adheres to safety, blood/body fluid policies and procedures.
• Assesses personal learning development needs. Maintains documentation of current and ongoing professional development activities. Regularly up-dates knowledge of techniques and regulations appropriate to the age of the patient served. Shows a willingness to participate on Nursing Committees.
• Represents hospital in the community and within the hospital by maintaining confidentiality regarding patients and hospital matters and by presenting the hospital in a manner that will best market the services provided.
• Performs other work-related duties and activities as assigned or requested his/her immediate supervisor.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
• Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
• Basic Life Support Certification required
• Successful passage of CCH's Pharmacology exam
• Must read, write and communicate in English
• Critical care experience preferred
• Successful passage of Basic Arrhythmia Program or challenge exam
• Successful completion of ACLS within 6 months of position and must maintain certification
• Excellent IV Skills
• Pain Management education beyond core curriculum, implantable spinal cord Stimulator, infusion device management, radiofrequency and patient Education competencies necessary within 6 months of hire
• BSN Preferred
• Use of lead apron required

Schedule Details

24 Hours Per Week, Rotating Days, Rotating Shifts: 8:00a-4:30p, 7:30a-4:00p; Occasional Weekends & No Holidays

Organization

Cape Cod Hospital

Primary Location

Massachusetts-Hyannis

Department

CCH-Pain Management

Annual/Hourly

Hourly

Hiring Pay Range

38.36 - 81.23