Pain Management Clinic RN

Portage,MI - USA
Position Requirements
Job Description
The Registered Nurse is accountable for providing safe patient care utilizing the nursing process within the parameters of the Rules and Regulations of the State Board of Nursing and policies and procedures of the pain management center and the facilities therein.

The RN reports to the Office Manager.
REQUIREMENTS:
Applicant must be available to and have means to travel as necessary for orientation, training, and coverage at additional practice sites
Successful completion of orientation and required skill sets
CPR certification or acquisition within 90 days of employment
ACLS certification as required by the practice
Education:
Minimum: Eligible for or currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of Michigan and maintain an unrestricted license
Preferred: Graduate from an accredited school of nursing
Work Experience:
Minimum: Two years of clinical hospital nursing
Desirable: Experience in an outpatient setting caring for patients with pain conditions
Registered Nurse Position Description
CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1.

Clinical Care
Create value by working together with mutual respect and trust within and across our network at every level appreciating individual differences.
Provide safe patient care
Act as a patient advocate to develop, initiate and revise a plan of care with the patient and/or significant other, based on knowledge of specific illnesses/diseases or injuries, human behavior, and appropriate standards of care to meet the individualized needs of each patient
Ensure accurate nursing documentation within the electronic medical record system
Regard change as an opportunity and constantly adjust to it
Oversight of non-licensed staff within the team to ensure best practice is provided during all patient care
Strong understanding of Medication Management policies and processes and compliance with all regulations related to medication administration and monitoring
2.

Patient Intake
Perform nursing assessments through critical pathways and analyze the physical l, psychological, social, spiritual, and learning needs of the patient by utilizing effective communication skills
Implement nursing interventions based on appropriate standards, policies, and procedures to provide optimal patient care
Evaluate the patient’s response to nursing interventions and physician-ordered therapy and diagnostics
Assess patient compliance to the treatment plan and document response to therapies
Document patient assessment thoroughly and accurately for the provider to use as a treatment guide
Assess medical assistants' accuracy in patient intake documentation and assist as needed
Educate patients regarding their diagnosis and treatment plan
Review the patient record to ensure all necessary information is available for the provider to evaluate, obtain records as needed
3.

Procedure Room
Assess the patient before the procedure and provide final education
Ensure that all consents are completed, accurate, and signed
Position and prepare the patient for the procedure
Ensure the safety of the patient is maintained throughout the procedure
Review visit notes to ensure all information is available for treatment prior to the procedure
Evaluate prior response to injection therapy and sedation prior to the procedure
Complete time out process prior to the procedure
Other duties will be performed on a needed basis.
Total Rewards
Salary: $28.85-43.27 per hour
Generous benefits package, including:
Paid Time Off
Health, life, vision, dental, disability, and AD&D insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts/Health Savings Accounts
401(k)
Leadership and professional development opportunities
EEO Statement
North American Partners in Anesthesia is an equal opportunity employer.