Registered Nurse - Pain Mgmt, FT, Days

Surgery Partners Careers•Wichita, KS

14d•Onsite

About The Position

Located in Wichita, KS, Kansas Spine & Specialty Hospital (KSSH) is a regional center for the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the spine, neck and joint. Dedicated to improving the quality of life of our patients, Kansas Spine practices a team approach, providing patients with access to a specialized team of surgeons , anesthesiologists, pain management providers, internal medicine physicians and nurses.

Requirements

Associate’s degree from an accredited two-year college or university, or diploma in nursing.
Possession of valid state license as Registered Nurse in the state of Kansas.
ACLS required or must be able to obtain within 60 days of hire
BLS required or must be able to obtain within 60 days of hire
Minimum one year of clinical experience in Pain Management, PACU, Emergency or ICU.

Nice To Haves

BSN desired.
Proficiency with IV placement preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepares pre-procedure for patient admission according to hospital policies and procedures.
Demonstrates knowledge of drug usage, their actions and side effects, interaction with anesthesia agents and expected patient outcomes.
Recognizes emergency situation, responds quickly and efficiently following policy and procedure, ACLS, physician orders or emergency plan to prevent adverse patient outcomes.
Maintains knowledge and adheres to policies/procedure, care standards for pain management.
Ensures patient meets admit requirements before patient has a procedure.
Reviews patients’ medical histories, home medications, and allergies.
Monitors patients who have received conscious sedation pain medication.
Provides verbal instructions to family or responsible party during pre-procedure period about the procedure experience.
Administers pain medication, per physician’s orders.
Assists physicians and nursing team during the implementation of treatments.
Assesses and documents patients’ response to treatment.
Demonstrates compassion for patients who are suffering from pain.
Reviews diagnostic tests.
Utilizes a pain assessment tool to evaluate patients’ pain level.
Maintains knowledge of medications, expected patient outcomes post-procedure/recovery, and anticipated complications.
Provides verbal and written instructions to family or responsible party for home care including emergency contact numbers, general instructions, and physician specific instructions.
Educates patients and their families on pain relief options.
Documents that assessments, interventions and patient outcomes are performed according to policy and procedure and hospital standards.
Restocks supplies/equipment in assigned work area to maintain adequate levels for patient care.
Checks medications for expiration dates.
Rotates supplies/medications so that outdates are at a minimum.
Demonstrates continued competence in assessing, treating, and caring for individuals based upon age-specific needs utilizing a developmental perspective.
Demonstrates appropriate knowledge and competence of designated skills identified for position.
Performs appropriate nursing duties during procedures that pertain to pain management using current nursing standards as well as hospital standards.
Completes all documentation to ensure the availability of accurate and up to date information in accordance with established standards.
Adheres to established hospital safety requirements and procedures to ensure a safe working environment.
Demonstrates the safe operation of equipment and machinery and follows procedures for reporting and correcting an unsafe situation.
Demonstrates the importance of continuing education to the performance of hospital responsibilities and growth in profession.
Communicates patient information to assure confidentiality and continuity of care.
Interacts with all patients, families, visitors, and fellow employees in a mature, responsible manner to ensure a positive and professional hospital environment.
Participates on committees and contributes to quality improvement process.
Actively protects patient and self by following OSHA and other standards reviewed in annual training.