iSpine Clinics is a growing pain management practice that provides compassionate, personalized, and coordinated care to patients. Our mission is to improve our patients’ quality of life by providing minimally invasive and maximally effective treatments for chronic pain conditions.

We are excited to be offering a 32-36 hours/week for a Triage/Perioperative Registered Nurse. This position is for our southern metro locations and requires travel between locations as needed. There will be no weekends or holidays.

General summary of duties: The Registered Nurse assists in performing nursing tasks for patient care, acting as a liaison between the physician and the patient.

Position reports to: Director of Nursing and Clinical Services

Job qualifications:

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

Current Minnesota RN Licensure

Current ACLS/BLS certification preferred

Skill in identifying and resolving problems

Ability to exercise a degree of initiative and judgment

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, coworkers and the public

Ability to read, write and communicate effectively orally and in writing

Proficiency in the operation of a computer and other office equipment

Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time; push, pull and reach; occasionally bend, stoop and stretch

Ability to operate a keyboard, photocopier, telephone, calculator and other office equipment

Occasionally drive to other locations

Maintain a current and valid driver’s license

Duties and responsibilities:

Rendering of professional nursing care to patients whether in the office setting or the clinical area, making every effort to remain a flexible, cooperative and supportive.

Provide triage provide professional nursing assessments.

Accompany providers into patient examination room to accurately document the encounter

Electronically submit patient orders including lab tests, referrals, and imaging studies

Assist with procedures performed by the physicians

Deliver conscious sedation intra-operatively following approved standards of care

Responsible for care and maintenance of medical equipment and accessories

Ability to follow safety and infection control procedures

Ability to individualize care according to patient needs

Help patients dress/undress

Collect urine specimens for drug testing/pregnancy testing

Dispose of soiled linen and sanitize patient areas

Monitors patient condition and responds with therapeutic interventions or consultation with physician.

Ambulate, turn, and position patients in bed

Assist in patient transfers

Initiate and maintain intravenous access.

Review patient history and status with nurses and physicians

Document actions and assessments appropriately

Assist with orientation of new staff

Restock supplies

Counsel patients with discharge diagnoses and follow up care instructions

Make and receive phone calls on behalf of the provider(s)

Is familiar with procedure for administration of commonly used medications and adverse reactions

Participates in educational activities and programs

Prepares for and reports at meetings as required

Maintains office supplies, and notifies management of problems

Maintains strict confidentiality; and treats staff, physicians, patients and visitors with respect

Follows and adheres to organization policies and procedures

Performs other related work as required

Work environment:

The work of this position is performed in an environmentally controlled office environment. The position requires the ability to work under pressure and with a diverse population, including staff, physicians, clients, patients, insurance companies and other members of the public.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Perioperative Care

Physical setting:

• Clinic

Standard shift:

• Day shift

Weekly schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Application Question(s):

• Please provide your wage requirements.

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (Preferred)
• RN (Required)

Work Location: On the road