ASC Nurse - Advanced Pain Management (APM)

Resolve Pain Solutions•Evans, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The ASC Nurse - Advanced Pain Management (APM) is responsible for the direct and supervised patient care within the clinical area. This role assists the ASC Supervisor with patient flow and clinical care, helps in obtaining pertinent patient information, and supports the MD with direct patient care in various settings including the clinical setting, recovery room, and OR. The position operates under the direct supervision of the ASC Administrator and is responsible for all aspects of patient care in the recovery-pre-op setting, with potential for overtime as needed.

Requirements

Skill and proficiency in general patient care with working knowledge of monitoring equipment.
Effective communication with other members of the healthcare team.
Demonstrated use of emergency equipment.
Proficiency in all facility RN Competencies.
Skills as above with current state of practice licensure.
Graduate from an accredited nursing program.
Pass the state board of examiners.
Completion of orientation skills checks after 3 months of orientation with a preceptor with successful demonstration of skills in OR and Recovery Room.
CPR healthcare provider level.
Emergency Equipment usage and preventative maintenance requirements.
Ability to communicate with patients, visitors, and other staff effectively.
Demonstrates operation of computers, copiers, fax machines, and telephones with a paging system.
RN License in good standing.
Interpersonal skills to interact with business office staff, nursing staff, MDs, and other facility personnel to facilitate patient care and communicate patient and departmental needs.

Nice To Haves

One year of critical care experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Monitoring all ASC patients, pre-op and post-op.
Operating equipment for monitoring patient vital signs, cardiac status, and respiratory status, both manually and with non-invasive monitoring equipment.
Multitasking for up to 4 to 6 patients.
Performing IV starts, fluid monitoring, and port-a-cath insertion.
Utilizing sterile and clean techniques.
Understanding drugs prescribed and used in patient care, or ability to use references.
Operating x-ray equipment for procedures and positioning the C-arm for various blocks with MD's direction.
Maintaining current licensure in the state of practice and remaining in good standing.
Demonstrating a caring attitude in direct patient care and contributing to a positive work environment.
Responding appropriately in emergency situations, including knowledge of crash cart, defib, emergency drugs, and CPR.
Assisting with QI program and current trend data.
Maintaining a clean and professional appearance and work environment.
Understanding OSHA regulations and use of PPE with blood-borne pathogens.
Demonstrating professionalism in scheduling patients and dealing with diagnostic centers and other MD offices.
Complying with applicable laws and regulations.
Complying with the Company's Code of Conduct, policies and procedures, and compliance training program.
Direct supervision of patient care admission and scheduling of patient testing needs.