Registered Nurse

Job Title:  Registered Nurse

Salary Grade: 

FLSA Status:  Non-Exempt

Prepared Date:  10/5/2022

Who are we?

American Pain Consortium’s Center for Pain clinic is one of the oldest free standing non-hospital affiliated pain centers in the Midwest (originally established in 1993) and our Indiana ASC footprint includes Indianapolis, Greenwood, and Lafayette. Our caregivers build strong teams that deliver exceptional interventional pain management care.

As an employer, our mission is to empower every member of our team to realize their maximum professional potential and create an environment conducive to our shared success. Our why centers around our 7 inspirations: the pursuit of excellence, empathy in everything we do, a culture of collaboration, open communication, creating a space for belonging and ongoing innovation, which yields the result of Bringing value.

What do we do?

Our Mission at APC is to help patients seeking relief from pain, numbness, and tingling sensations that are often related to neuropathic pain or neuropathy, among many other forms of chronic pain. The surgery center performs pain management related procedures including injections and open surgical cases with general anesthesia.

Our clinical multidisciplinary approach to care delivers the correct intervention to each and every patient; each and every time. Our treatments are focused on improving functionality and restoring a more meaningful lifestyle. APC values individuals with a strong work-ethic, embracing why they became nurses while balancing desire for rewarding patient care with family and life balance. APC is seeking an individual who is wanting to learn, develop, and grow as a Registered Nurse in an Ambulatory Surgery Center setting.

Job Summary

This position will include pre-operative prep, OR procedural support, and post-operative recovery for patients undergoing nerve blocks RFA and minimal invasive spinal procedures such as stimulation, pump, Vertiflex, ketamine infusions, and other cutting edge minimally invasive procedures. The ideal candidate will enjoy working directly with patients and team members in a fast-paced environment, is detailed oriented, and offers top quality customer service to our patients.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities (What You’ll Do)

• Perform delegated independent functions using established procedures, policies, guidelines, and standards as observed by the RN or LPN.
• Accurately and completely documents patient care in accordance with facility policy/procedures and state standards.
• Demonstrates a true working knowledge of the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system through effective documentation in the EMR as confirmed through quality assurance of chart entry by Manager and capable of performing appropriate documentation on paper record if needed. 
• Completes patient chart prep as assigned. Answers phone lines as assigned and triages effectively, dispatching to the appropriate areas 100% of the time.
• Utilizes patient assessment to determine appropriate nursing interventions with all calls and care.
• Competently observes sterile field and sterilization guidelines as outlined in the Infection Prevention Policy Manual and follows good hand hygiene, safe sharps, and blood-born pathogen prevention guidelines.
• Demonstrates competency through consistent appropriate completion of the Safe Surgery checklist components, monitors patient vitals during conscious sedation, circulates through various procedures, assists with transporting, positioning, safety and monitor placement, and assisting the physician. 
• Demonstrates competency through consistent appropriate provision of post-operative assessment, medication administration in accordance with Physician orders, IV removal, and provides complete discharge instructions to patient in a meaningful and understandable way for the patient to understand and follow. 
• Demonstrates competency through consistent appropriate provision of admission assessments, Lab/medication assessment, aseptic IV starts, and medical administration.
• Knowledgeable in medication administration, dosage, routes, documentation, and follows all guidelines.
• Consistently follows policy & procedures regarding the storage and documentation of medications.
• Prepares medication as directed following infection control guidelines as necessary.
• Personally responsible to ensure all actions taken and care provided is in compliance with state and federal code and that all necessary patient care is rendered as appropriate.
• Ensures timely and thorough completion of logs, assists with policy development or updating as requested.
• Willingness and ability to complete non-nursing tasks as is appropriate to the complete functioning of a small ambulatory surgery center.
• Responsible for the safety, privacy, and comfort of the patient during pre-op, post-op, intra-op, and transport, and practices universal precautions and infection control measures consistently.
• Perform patient name/procedure confirmation and consistently follows safe medical practice and facility specific processes. 
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications (What We Are Looking For)

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

 Education and/or Experience Requirements

• RN License
• IV Infusion experience (preferred)
• Ambulatory or surgical setting experience preferred
• Experience in using an EMR/EHR system (AllScripts preferred)

 Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following, which is included, but not limited, to:

• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Customer Service - Responds promptly to customer needs; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.
• Respect for Others - Treats patients, physicians, and colleagues in a professional, respectful, compassionate manner.
• Respect for Privacy - Handles all patient, company, and staff information in a confidential manner compliant with all state and federal regulations and the APC Code of Conduct.

Physical Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no supervisory responsibilities

Benefits (Work Perks)

Included for all full-time positions

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Matching 401K plan
• Other