Clinical RN – Pain Management (Full-Time)

RiverView Health•Crookston, MN

10d•$32 - $41•Onsite

About The Position

RiverView Health is a community-owned, membership-based nonprofit organization founded in 1898 and the sole community hospital in Crookston, Minnesota. It operates a 25-bed Critical Access Hospital, an outpatient chemical dependency treatment program, home care services, and five primary care and specialty clinics. The Clinic Registered Nurse provides professional nursing care and clinical support to the Pain Management Physician and Advanced Practice Provider in an outpatient clinic setting. The RN supports safe, efficient, patient-centered care for patients experiencing acute and chronic pain and other conditions treated by the Pain Management providers. The role collaborates with providers and other healthcare team members to coordinate high-quality care. The position is 0.9 FTE (72 hours per pay period), based at the Crookston and East Grand Forks clinics, with travel required. The schedule includes a weekend rotation every 12th weekend.

Requirements

Current State of Minnesota RN license; North Dakota RN licensure must be acquired within four months of hire.
Current American Heart BLS certification, or obtain certification within four months of hire; training will be provided if needed.
Current American Heart ACLS certification, or complete training within the first year if not currently certified.
Ability to work with patients of all ages and backgrounds with professionalism and care.
Strong communication, critical thinking, and interpersonal skills.
Knowledge of chronic and acute pain-management principles.
Understanding of controlled-medication workflows and the RN's role within those workflows.
Strong patient-education and communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a busy outpatient clinical environment.
Strong attention to detail and documentation.
Ability to maintain professional boundaries while working with patients experiencing complex chronic conditions.
Ability to function effectively as part of a Physician/APP/RN interdisciplinary team.
Able to work the stated weekend schedule, every 12th weekend.
Able to travel between the Crookston and East Grand Forks clinics.

Nice To Haves

Three or more years of clinic experience.

Responsibilities

Provide patient-centered nursing care through assessment, monitoring, and implementation of individualized plans of care.
Support physicians and APPs with clinic visits, examinations, treatments, and efficient patient flow.
Assist with pain management procedures, including patient preparation, clinical support, monitoring, and post-procedure care.
Provide clinical triage by phone, electronic messaging, and in person, escalating concerns when appropriate.
Support safe medication management through medication reconciliation, refill coordination, patient education, and communication with providers.
Educate patients and families about treatment plans, medications, procedures, follow-up care, and health management.
Coordinate patient care with providers and other healthcare team members.
Maintain accurate clinical documentation of assessments, interventions, education, and patient communications in the electronic health record.
Promote quality and patient safety by following clinical standards, infection prevention practices, policies, and regulatory requirements.
Collaborate with the care team, support patient flow, and help create a positive patient experience.