Registered Nurse - Pain Management

MANHATTAN SURGICAL HOSPITAL LLC•Manhattan, KS

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves providing comprehensive nursing care for patients undergoing pain management procedures. The Registered Nurse will be responsible for assessing patient needs, planning and implementing care, and evaluating outcomes in accordance with hospital policies and standards. The position requires ensuring a safe and supportive environment, participating in staff development, and demonstrating effective communication skills. The nurse will also manage departmental operations efficiently, utilize resources judiciously, and stay current with professional trends. Key responsibilities include patient advocacy, carrying out physician orders, obtaining consent, performing pre-procedural teaching, preparing and monitoring equipment, administering sedation, assessing patients post-procedure, and managing supplies. The role also involves adhering to safety protocols for radiation exposure and hazardous materials, conducting patient follow-up calls, and delegating tasks as directed.

Requirements

Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Kansas
BLS certification
ACLS Certification within 3 months of date of hire
Demonstrates ability to stand and/or walk at least five hours per day.
Demonstrates ability to lift and/or carry over 20 pounds on a regular basis.
Demonstrates ability to push/pull over 25 pounds on a regular basis.

Responsibilities

Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates nursing care in accordance with hospital policy/procedure and with departmental, area and national standards.
Ensures a safe supportive environment for staff, medical staff, and patients.
Participates in thorough orientation of employees, in-service education, and staff development to maximize productivity and minimize turnover.
Demonstrates effective interpersonal communication skills with all staff regarding departmental operation, practices, medical and patient care issues.
Responsible for attendance and punctuality to ensure efficient and cost-effective operations of the department. Uses budgeted supplies and equipment judiciously.
Assumes responsibility for keeping current with department organizational trends and customer needs through active participation in activities designed to enhance skills, professional and personal growth.
Demonstrates computer skills which include accessing various computer programs and correctly inputting data into the appropriate program.
Treats all patients equally in accordance with Patient Rights.
Acts on behalf of the patient advocate.
Reviews and carries out physician orders in an appropriate professional manner.
Obtains consent and ensures consent form was signed, and that the patient understands the procedure. Performs pre-procedural teaching
Ensure that all equipment is set up according to the provider’s preference card and functions properly prior to procedure.
Able to set up and maintain sterile fields.
Monitor patient during the procedure while assisting the physician.
Administer conscious or moderate sedation under direction of the provider as needed.
Assess patients post procedure. Discharging patient when alert, stable, meets MSH discharge protocol, and after completion of discharge instructions and education
Clean and disinfect equipment after each procedure. Restock and reorder supplies as needed.
Follow proper procedures regarding radiation exposure and exposure to Category I tasks.
Follow proper procedures for handling and storing hazardous waste materials.
Conduct pre-procedural and follow-up phone calls with patients and document on appropriate e-form.
Delegates tasks as needed to LPNs, CNAs or technicians by Team Lead direction.
Other duties as assigned