Registered Nurse - Pain Management

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES • Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates nursing care in accordance with hospital policy/procedure and with departmental, area and national standards. • Ensures a safe supportive environment for staff, medical staff, and patients. • Participates in thorough orientation of employees, in-service education, and staff development to maximize productivity and minimize turnover. • Demonstrates effective interpersonal communication skills with all staff regarding departmental operation, practices, medical and patient care issues. • Responsible for attendance and punctuality to ensure efficient and cost-effective operations of the department. Uses budgeted supplies and equipment judiciously. • Assumes responsibility for keeping current with department organizational trends and customer needs through active participation in activities designed to enhance skills, professional and personal growth. • Demonstrates computer skills which include accessing various computer programs and correctly inputting data into the appropriate program. • Treats all patients equally in accordance with Patient Rights. • Acts on behalf of the patient advocate. • Reviews and carries out physician orders in an appropriate professional manner. • Obtains consent and ensures consent form was signed, and that the patient understands the procedure. Performs preprocedural teaching • Ensure that all equipment is set up according to the provider’s preference card and functions properly prior to procedure. • Able to set up and maintain sterile fields. • Monitor patient during the procedure while assisting the physician. • Administer conscious or moderate sedation under direction of the provider as needed. • Assess patients post procedure. Discharging patient when alert, stable, meets MSH discharge protocol, and after completion of discharge instructions and education • Clean and disinfect equipment after each procedure. Restock and reorder supplies as needed. • Follow proper procedures regarding radiation exposure and exposure to Category I tasks. • Follow proper procedures for handling and storing hazardous waste materials. • Conduct pre- procedural and follow-up phone calls with patients and document on appropriate e-form. • Delegates tasks as needed to LPNs, CNAs or technicians by Team Lead direction, • Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Kansas

BLS certification ACLS Certification within 3 months of date of hire

Demonstrates ability to stand and/or walk at least five hours per day.

Demonstrates ability to lift and/or carry over 20 pounds on a regular basis.

Demonstrates ability to push/pull over 25 pounds on a regular basis.