RN - Registered Nurse - Pain Management Clinic

Geisinger•Danville, PA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

We’re working to create a national model for improving health. Today, we’re focused on bringing our region services that improve every facet of life to drive total health, inside and out. Through professional growth, quality improvement, and interdisciplinary collaboration, we’ve built an innovative culture that allows nurses to grow their skillsets, develop their practice, and leverage their years of experience to build a rewarding, lasting career with impact. The Pain Management RN provides primary nursing support to the physician and patient to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of the patient's condition. Provides patient education, promotes an understanding of the condition and adheres with the treatment plan. The Registered Clinic Nurse, functions in the spirit of teamwork, is accountable for the delivery of care utilizing skills learned in the clinic. Assists other team members on the unit. This role is full-time, 36 hours weekly; Days. 8-hours shifts with hours falling between 7:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

Requirements

Graduate from Specialty Training Program-Nursing (Required)
Basic Life Support Certification - Default Issuing Body
Licensed Registered Nurse (Pennsylvania) - RN_State of Pennsylvania
Clinical Skills
Communication
Interpersonal Communication
Organizing
Preceptor Skills
Teamwork

Nice To Haves

Minimum of 1 year-Nursing (Preferred)

Responsibilities

Acts as clinic lead providing oversight of clinic flow and non-provider staff.
Monitor staffing levels to assure appropriate staffing based on clinic needs.
Assists in all aspects of day to day clinic activity.
Triages patient sick calls to facilitate appropriate treatment plan with providers.
Obtains and documents patient medical history, chief complaint, vital signs, and provides basic medical data base for provider, and prepares patient for examinations.
Oversees chart checks insuring that all patient completed testing is available for provider visit.
Directly assists providers with invasive interventional procedures as directed by provider to facilitate accurate diagnosis and treatment.
Collects and prepares laboratory specimens and completes associated paperwork to expedite laboratory studies with maximum accuracy and efficiency.
Executes and documents ongoing patient communication.
Provides instruction to ensure patient's understanding of medical condition and compliance with treatment instructions.
Inserts, monitors, regulates and discontinues IVs as required by provider.
Administers medications, IV push medications, oral and topical medications. IV Medications including Conscious Sedation (Midazolam and Fentanyl) which requires yearly competencies and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support completion.
Responsible for the refilling (highly concentrated narcotic medications) and maintenance of the Intrathecal Pump patient population in conjunction with Interventional Pain Clinic Providers.
Provides care for Intravenous Lidocaine Infusion patients which require 1:1 observation/assessment/documentation during the infusion.
Responsible for prep, positioning and monitoring of patient for acute changes during invasive interventional procedures.
Receive, recover, assess and educate patients on all aspects of medication and treatments as appropriate prior to discharge.
Routinely inspects and observes condition and operation of diagnostic equipment and instrumentation to ensure proper operation and identify need for preventive and corrective maintenance.
Competent in sterile technique and able to clean, sterilize and prepare instruments, according to established protocols, to ensure required level of asepsis and adequate availability.
Required to wear protective equipment (lead apron/collar; radiation badge) during fluoroscopic procedures and complete necessary competencies annually.
Cleans and sets up Procedure rooms between cases, ensures required level of asepsis, availability of appropriate instruments and equipment, and preparation of patient.
Educates staff and patients on all aspects of medication and treatments as appropriate.
Serves as preceptors for new nursing staff.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance
Three medical plan choices, including expanded network options
Pre-tax savings plans (FSA & HSA)
Company-paid life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance
401(k) with automatic Geisinger contributions
Generous PTO that accrues quickly
Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year
MyHealth Rewards wellness program with financial incentives
Family-friendly support: adoption/fertility assistance, parental leave, military leave, and Care.com membership
Employee Assistance Program (EAP): mental health, legal guidance, childcare/eldercare referrals, and more
Voluntary benefits: accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, identity theft protection, pet insurance, and more