Registered Nurse- Pain Clinical Coordinator- Full Time

Meadville Medical Center•Meadville, PA

About The Position

JOB DUTIES Assists the Manager in establishing the short and long-term goals of the Pain Center. Provides input to Manager in performance management of staff. Reflected by performance appraisals Coordinates staffing to meet needs and provide adequate coverage of Unit. As evidence by staffing patterns and schedules Acts on identified problems and/or situations to provide feedback and input for problem resolutions. As documented on appropriate records Promotes an environment in which the patient care team can work cooperatively toward objectives. Objectives are met through cooperation. Seeks assistance from appropriate resource person as necessary in solving clinical and management problems. Assists in solving problems. Clinical and Management problems are identified and solved. Assists with the coordination and direction of functions and activities in the Pain Center. Participates and involves Staff in Unit QI Provides patient care by using professional skills and judgments as required. Confer with staff about patient's record. Documentation is present on patient's record. Ensures that patient care is provided according to policy, procedure, patient care standards, on his/her unit. Ensures that care is documented accurately on patient record and plan of care and confidentiality maintained. Documentation exits on appropriate record Assists Manager and coordinates clinical functions. Demonstrates cost conscious use of supplies and ensures that equipment and the facility is maintained in optimum condition to promote efficiency, health, comfort and safety of patients and staff. Assumes responsibility for unit fiscal management and unit staffing. Demonstrates responsibility for containment of hospital cost and equipment maintenance. Evidence of responsible unit fiscal management through the budget process. Functions as a resource person regarding policies and procedures of MMC. Interaction and guidance of staff in making independent decision. Maintains records, reports and statistics for administrative purposes and budget preparation as needed. As evidenced by the records and reports. Performs other related duties as assigned by authorized personnel as may be required. Assignments are completed in a timely fashion. AGE/DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES Age Specific: (Adult & Geriatric) Recognizes and reports findings outside the normal range for this age group. Recognizes critical lab values and responds appropriately. Correct reporting of vital signs. Braden scale assessment and follow-up, when applicable. Ability to communicate and serves as a liaison between patient's family and services needed. Is perceptive to the impact of changing life roles. Considers limitation of patient and takes measures to protect them. Utilizes appropriate hand out materials for reinforcement. Involves both patient and caregivers to be included in care. Consults Social Services for questions concerning home care. Demonstrates the ability to provide age specific dietary considerations. Makes appropriate dietary referrals when indicated. SPECIFIC JOB DEMANDS Strength: Medium Work - Lifting, Carrying, Pushing, Pulling 20 - 50 Lbs. occasionally, 10 - 25 Lbs. frequently or up to 10 Lbs. constantly. Stooping: Occasionally - Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist, requiring full use of the lower extremities and back muscles. Reaching: Frequently - Extending hand(s) or arm(s) in any direction. Handling: Frequently - Seizing, holding, grasping, turning, or otherwise working with hand or hands. Fingers are involved only to the extent that they are an extension of the hand, such as to turn a switch or shift automobile gears. Fingering: Frequently - Picking, pinching, or otherwise working primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand or arm as in handling. Feeling: Frequently - Noting attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature, or texture, by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips. Talking: Frequently - Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word to impart oral information to clients

Requirements

Professional knowledge of nursing theory and practice at a level normally acquired through completion of an accredited School of Nursing.
Specialty units may have additional requirements according to their policy.
Current State Nursing License.
At least three years recent current clinical experience in related field.
Communication skills necessary to effectively: Provide instruction to the patient and/or significant other. Provide explanations to the patient and/or significant other. Explain nursing intervention. Communicate with other members of the health team.
ACLS and BLS required.

Nice To Haves

BSN preferred.

Responsibilities

Assists the Manager in establishing the short and long-term goals of the Pain Center.
Provides input to Manager in performance management of staff.
Coordinates staffing to meet needs and provide adequate coverage of Unit.
Acts on identified problems and/or situations to provide feedback and input for problem resolutions.
Promotes an environment in which the patient care team can work cooperatively toward objectives.
Seeks assistance from appropriate resource person as necessary in solving clinical and management problems.
Assists with the coordination and direction of functions and activities in the Pain Center.
Participates and involves Staff in Unit QI
Provides patient care by using professional skills and judgments as required.
Ensures that patient care is provided according to policy, procedure, patient care standards, on his/her unit.
Assists Manager and coordinates clinical functions.
Demonstrates cost conscious use of supplies and ensures that equipment and the facility is maintained in optimum condition to promote efficiency, health, comfort and safety of patients and staff.
Assumes responsibility for unit fiscal management and unit staffing.
Functions as a resource person regarding policies and procedures of MMC.
Maintains records, reports and statistics for administrative purposes and budget preparation as needed.
Performs other related duties as assigned by authorized personnel as may be required.