Pain Management RN

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Administers nursing care to patients; includes preparation and evaluation of pain patients prior to procedures in an efficient and caring manner to provide for a smooth patient flow.
• Proficient in IV skills.
• Review charts to ensure completeness in documentation.
• Prepares for cases in an efficient manner, anticipating needs of the patient and physician.
• Collects and analyzes data and assesses patient in developing nursing diagnosis.
• Communicates effectively with the patient, staff, physicians, families, and other health care team members.
• Promotes quality and service excellence in all aspects of patient care.
• Maintains knowledge of equipment set-up, maintenance and use.
• Initiates and directs room clean up and turnover.
• EKG interpretation.
• Ongoing physiological assessment through all phases of the process.
• Performs documentation in the EMR accurately, concisely, and in a timely manner.
• Identifies patient/family educational needs and implements individualized measures to meet those.
• Supervises delegated tasks and duties.
• Participates in self-directed learning and in continuing education to meet own professional development
• Attends and successfully completes all generic and unit specific required education within the time frame defined in nursing policy.
• Assumes responsibility for knowledge of and adherence to approved hospital policy and structure and process standards.
• Participates in unit-based quality management activities as requested.
• Functions with an awareness and application of safety issues as identified within the institution.
• Initiates emergency support measures (i.e., cardiopulmonary resuscitation, protecting patient from injury).
  

MARGINAL FUNCTIONS:

• Participates in orientation and training of new personnel.
• Utilizes computer in disposition of specimens and obtaining pertinent information.
• Acts as team coordinator as assigned.
  
  

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Possession of a current or compact state license as a registered nurse issued/defined by the State of Iowa.
• Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter abuse training specific to population served within three (3) months of hire
• Basic Life Support certified within six (6) weeks of hire. Acceptable credentialing bodies and certifications include American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certified or obtained within six (6) months of hire.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.