RN - Pain Management

Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services; Washington (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services in Missouri is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to deliver pain therapy within our patient-centered team. The role applies the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized care.

You will perform comprehensive assessments, monitor patient conditions, administer medications related to pain management, educate patients and families, and collaborate with physicians and therapists to coordinate referrals and follow-up.

Qualifications

• Current RN license or temporary permit.
• CPR certification.
• Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking, and communication skills.
• Preferred experience in pain management or related specialty settings.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized patient care plans.
• Perform comprehensive physical, psychosocial, and spiritual assessments.
• Monitor patient conditions, administer medications, and assist with pain-related procedures.
• Educate patients and families about treatment plans and discharge instructions.
• Collaborate with physicians, therapists, and healthcare team members to coordinate referrals and follow-up services.
• Maintain accurate documentation and communicate patient progress.
• Adhere to safety standards, infection prevention, and quality initiatives to enhance outcomes.
• Support team workflow, serve as a resource, and maintain professionalism in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Job description

Role:

Registered Nurse (RN) in Pain Therapy

Responsibilities Include

• Utilizing the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized patient care plans.
• Performing comprehensive physical, psychosocial, and spiritual assessments.
• Monitoring patient conditions, administering medications, and assisting with diagnostic and therapeutic procedures related to pain management.
• Providing education to patients and families about treatment plans and discharge instructions.
• Collaborating with physicians, therapists, and healthcare team members to ensure seamless care and coordinate referrals and follow-up services.
• Maintaining accurate documentation and communicating patient progress effectively.
• Adhering to safety standards, infection prevention, and quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient outcomes.
• Supporting team workflow, serving as a resource, and demonstrating professionalism in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Current RN license or temporary permit.
• CPR certification.
• Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking, and communication skills.
• Preferred experience in pain management or related specialty settings.

Key qualities: Compassion, teamwork, flexibility, and professionalism. The role emphasizes patient advocacy, safety, and delivering high-quality, patient-centered care in alignment with organizational values and standards.