Registered Nurse (RN)- Pain Management .9

Department:

70001 Aurora St. Lukes Medical Center - Ambulatory Services

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

36

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Monday-Friday various start times between 630 AM to 9 AM . Combination of working and/or on call every 4th or 5th Saturday and Sunday. Additional Saturday on call

The Pain Management clinic is a fast paced procedural area, treating many different types of patients who are experiencing pain. Typical conditions include acute/chronic back/neck/joint pain, spinal stenosis, failed back syndrome, chronic regional pain syndrome, cancer pain, neuropathy and myofascial pain.

Our specialized, dedicated teammates include nurses, techs, clerical staff, a physical therapist and providers. Typical procedures are ESIs (Epidural Steroid Injections), Joint Injections (SI, hip, shoulder, knee), blocks, RFAs (Radiofrequency Ablations, Kyphoplasty's, Intrathecal Pump or Spinal Cord Stimulator Trials, A few of our providers see exam patients (consults, procedure follow ups, medical management)

Nursing care includes pre, intra and post procedure care, assisting with exam patients, and the Pain Pump and Pharmacy Role -- Intrathecal Pump (IT) pump patients—nurses refill pumps at prescribed intervals, adjustments in dosing guided by providers. This is a specialized role, fulfilled by a select group of our nurses.

Consider expanding your clinical knowledge and expertise by joining our excellent team

Major Responsibilities:

• Uses the nursing process to assess the needs of the patient, plan and implement individualized interventions and evaluate the effectiveness of the plan of care. Includes the patient and family in planning and implementing care and develops and maintains a therapeutic relationship throughout the healthcare continuum.
• Anticipates and recognizes significant changes in the patient’s condition, status, and need for care. Provides ongoing assessment of the patient and takes appropriate actions when changes occur. Anticipates and alters the plan of care as needed, mobilizes appropriate resources, and collaborates with other health care team members to coordinate patient centered care.
• Implements strategies to reduce patient risk and increase patient safety. Assesses patient and family readiness to learn and individualizes the approach as necessary. Works collaboratively to develop strategies to meet the learning needs of the patient and family.
• Actively coordinates the discharge plan utilizing an interdisciplinary approach. Applies evidence-based practice to deliver patient care. Consistently incorporates nursing and regulatory standards of care into practice.
• Provides ongoing evaluation of patient, team, and unit outcomes and is empowered to take appropriate action when changes are needed. Supports shared governance activities and initiatives to improve processes and patient outcomes.
• Demonstrates effective communication, feedback, and conflict resolution skills. Promotes collaboration among healthcare team members. Assumes a leadership role in the care team and delegates appropriately to unlicensed personnel.
• Promotes a culture of safety through identifying threats to patient safety and intervening to prevent patient harm. Reports patient safety events and near misses in a timely manner. Seeks to identify potential safety issues and assists in the implementation of corrective actions.
• Applies ethical decision making, demonstrates respect and understanding for peers, and other clinical disciplines. Participates as an effective member of the patient care team to formulate an integrated, unbiased, individualized approach to care.
• Participates in quality/process improvement initiatives to improve the functions of the department and the patient care experience.
• Participates in professional activities which contribute to personal professional development and the development of others. Seeks opportunities to be taught, coached, and mentored. Attends required meetings/educational programs and completes annual competencies in a timely manner.
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth an