What are the responsibilities and job description for the PRN Registered Nurse (RN)/ Pain Center position at Miami Valley Hospital?
The Pain Center Ambulatory support nurse is responsible for the clinical nursing care of the patients undergoing invasive pain procedures such as epidural block, sacroiliac joint injection, Bier block, sympathetic block and trigger point injection; patients who are here for office visits or patients who are requiring interaction regarding a problem via the phone. This includes nursing assessment; pre-procedure patient preparation; administration of medication; assisting the pain specialist in the performance of procedures for the treatment of pain; post-procedure patient care; discharge education including medications; follow up with patient issues received by phone; input/review of new patient referrals; help patients understand medication policy, diagnostic testing and other information by phone; and insurance prior authorization for procedures, medications, and emergent diagnostic testing. Must demonstrate the necessary knowledge of complications associated with the many types of blocks and what in the patient’s history may increase the possibility of these complications.
Education: Associate's degree required, BSN preferred
Licensure: A current license to practice nursing in the State of Ohio.
Certification: BCLS certification required. ACLS certification preferred.
Experience: One year’s previous nursing experience in a med-surgical health care environment required.
Skills/Other: Registered Nurse must be: organized, efficient in performing work/responsibilities and have precise documentation and communication skills.
Incumbent must be able to work in a highly stressful and fast paced environment and have outstanding customer relation skills.
Able to stand /walk for extended periods of time, to be without uncorrectable hearing, visual impairments and able to lift and /or move patients. Be a team player who can work under direct supervision and in collaboration with others.
