RN - Registered Nurse - Pain Management

Geisinger • Wilkes-Barre, PA

3d • 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 nursing care to patients in the Interventional Pain Center. Performs patient assessment, provides patient care in procedure room including patients with IV conscious sedation. Provides direct patient care in the recovery area including patient/family teaching. This role is full-time, 40 hours weekly; Days; 8:30 am-5pm.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• Minimum of 1 year-Related work experience (Preferred)
• Preceptor Skills

Responsibilities

• Prepares unit to receive patients.
• Identifies patient using at least two different identification methods.
• Completes preparation of the patient according to defined procedure.
• Completes patient assessment for risks for falls.
• Prepares equipment and supplies for procedures using sterile technique.
• Cares for equipment before, during and after procedures or as needed in department.
• Performs intravenous starts and monitors intravenous therapy on designated patients.
• Performs point of care testing such as urine pregnancies or blood glucose on patients as needed.
• Administers medication, IV push medication and conscious sedation.
• Assists the physician in procedure room or whenever necessary in department.
• Safeguards the patient from dangers or hazards.
• Provides post-procedure care.
• Observes, interprets, reports and records signs indicative of changes in the patient's condition.
• Monitors patients having conscious sedation.
• Monitors, programs and refills medication pumps.
• Oversees scheduling of stimulator trial patients for stimulator education classes and also psych evaluations, prior to stimulator trial.
• Records appropriate information to monitor patients' needs prior to procedure.
• Monitors and assists patients with spinal cord stimulators.
• Provides appropriate patient education to patients and caregivers.
• Documents patient care in electronic medical record.
• Supervises activities of support staff including dedicated radiology techs.
• Adheres to requirements mandated by regulatory agencies
• Monitors refrigerator and blanket warmer temperatures daily.
• Performs daily code cart and intubation box checks.
• Assists with orientation, in-service programs and supervision of nursing students, new staff members, and dedicated staff members.
• Participates in Quality Improvement activities.
• Actively participates in patient safety improvement and management program.
• Assumes charge nurse role on assigned, rotating basis.
• Assigns staff to specific patient areas as needed, based on patient acuity.

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
• healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners.
• atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality.
• healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and benefits for domestic partners.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed