Pain Management Nurse

Under the general supervision of the Specialty Practice Manager the Pain Management Nurse is responsible for providing direct patient care in conformity with the recognized nursing procedures.

This is a part-time position working 20 hours per week.

Responsibilities:

Clinical Care:

• Accurately documents patient's chief complaint, medical history, and vital signs and completes pertinent forms within the Electronic Medical Record and in accordance with the Best Practice Work Flows and communicates all information to CRNA

• Prepares/instructs/positions and drapes the patient

• Performs phlebotomy and IV insertion as needed

• Assists in procedures such as dressing changes, and injections using sterile techniques.

• Provide patients with educational materials in collaboration with the CRNA. Instructs patients about medications, diet, and exercise; discharge instructions, care plan goals and preventative guidelines specific to the diagnosis

• Prepares and administers medication as directed by CRNA or as indicated in the patient record

• Ensures timely telephone assessments, including triage of appropriate care for patients with accurate documentation and prioritized scheduling

Provides clinical support for all CRNAs

• Assists CRNAs with procedures

• Prepares the procedure room with needed supplies, instruments, and equipment, and maintains room in a clean manner

• Ensures the CRNAs are on schedule being mindful of emergencies and unexpected interruptions

• Prepares specimens and documentation for processing or transportation to processing facility

• Communicates clinical education needs to the Specialty Practice Manager in an effort to optimize functional team capacity

• Works with Practice Director and Specialty Practice Manager to improve and/or implement clinical workflows within the practice

• Works with Care Coordinators and Quality Management liaisons to help close identified patient care gaps; inspire clinical teams to strive for targeted quality goals; and link patients and their family members to resources for optimal care compliance

Supply, Equipment & Medication Coordination:

• Supervises the maintenance of an inventory of supplies and equipment as required to perform clinical services

• Ensures that emergency equipment is checked and functional, hazardous materials are stored, handled, and disposed of in accordance with Hospital policies, and cares, cleans, and sterilizes equipment per instructions or established procedures

• Orders medical supplies as needed to keep exam rooms stock. Will also order medications within Hospital policy for refills and prescriptions

Patient Access & Office Coordination:

• Answers the telephone, files, and retrieves records as needed

• Schedules patients for needed procedures or follow up appointments

• Ensures efficient patient flow and provides timely assessment of patients presenting at the office

Organizational Expectations:

• Attendance: Attendance is an essential job function; employee comes to work daily, on time, and completes scheduled shift

• HIPAA: facilitates to maintain patient confidentiality

• Internal communication: contributes to positive team performance and a culture of service excellence through effective communication, active listening, and respect

• Interpersonal relationships: maintains appropriate interpersonal relationships with staff, patients, and visitors at all times. Works as a team member with other departments.

• Safety: Practices workplace safety daily

Employee Engagement:

• Actively participates in all hospital Service Excellence initiatives and trainings

• Attends and participates in a minimum of 50% department staff meetings and signs off on review of 100% department staff meeting minutes

• Completes all required annual education on or before the due date

Knowledge Skills and Abilities: Individuals must possess these knowledge, skills, and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that they can perform the primary functions of the job, with or without a reasonable accommodation, using some combination of skills and abilities and possess the necessary physical requirements, with or without a reasonable accommodation, to safely perform the essential functions of the job.

• Minimal physical effort required with occasional light lifting to a maximum of 25 pounds; stooping; and pick, pinch, type, or otherwise work primarily with fingers

• Ability to effectively manage considerable mental stress

• Ability to express or exchange ideas by means of the spoken word

• Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication

• Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers and convey information in a clear, concise and accurate manner

• Familiarity with computer and other business machines

Qualifications:

Education: Completion of RN or LPN

Experience: One year Pain Management experience preferred

License and Certification:

BLS (Basic Life Support) certification

RN or LPN registered in the state of New Hampshire.