Pain Management Direct Care Nurse
About The Position
The Registered Nurse delivers high-quality, compassionate care to a diverse patient population and performs competent nursing care using the nursing process. The role includes assessing patients, creating and implementing individualized care plans, administering medications and treatments, evaluating responses to interventions, monitoring and recording vital signs, recognizing changes in patient conditions, and responding with appropriate interventions. The nurse uses clinical judgment in complex situations, consults with the medical team as needed, and documents care according to regulatory and organizational standards. The nurse collaborates with an interdisciplinary healthcare team to coordinate care and support continuity throughout treatment. The role also includes educating patients and families about health conditions, treatments, and post-discharge care, and advocating for patient comfort, dignity, safety, and well-being. The RN is expected to follow evidence-based protocols, understand routine nursing procedures and RN and LPN scopes of practice, and contribute to a supportive and empathetic environment while adapting to evolving healthcare practices. This position is in Norfolk, Virginia, on the first (day) shift. All direct care Registered Nurses must have Basic Life Support within 90 days of hire. Additional life-support or clinical-area requirements may apply as described in the posting; the listed requirements vary by clinical area.
Requirements
- Basic Life Support certification within 90 days of hire.
- Clinical knowledge and skills to meet standards required by the clinical area.
- Knowledge and understanding of routine nursing procedures and RN and LPN scopes of practice.
- Meet and maintain any additional life-support requirements defined by the clinical area.
Responsibilities
- Conduct thorough patient assessments.
- Design and implement personalized care plans.
- Administer medications and treatments.
- Evaluate patient responses to interventions.
- Coordinate patient care and continuity of treatment with an interdisciplinary team.
- Educate patients and families about health conditions, treatments, and post-discharge care.
- Monitor and record vital signs and observe changes in patient conditions.
- Respond promptly to patient changes with appropriate interventions.
- Use clinical judgment to address complex health situations and consult medical team members as needed.
- Document care in accordance with regulatory and organizational standards.
- Follow patient-safety standards and evidence-based protocols.
- Advocate for patient comfort, dignity, and well-being.
- Perform competent nursing care using the nursing process.
- Maintain knowledge of routine nursing procedures and RN and LPN scopes of practice.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision plans
- Life and disability insurance
- 401(k)/403(b) with employer match
- Paid time off, including vacation, sick time, and holidays
- Paid parental and military leave
- Educational assistance or student loan repayment
- Adoption, fertility, and surrogacy reimbursement up to $10,000
- Paid parental and family caregiver leave
- Emergency backup care
- Long-term and short-term disability and critical illness plans
- Tuition assistance of $5,250 per year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
- Student debt pay down up to $10,000
- Pet insurance
- Legal Resources Plan
- Opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria are met
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
