Registered Nurse (RN) Triage- Anesthesia/ Pain Services

Ohio State University Physicians, Inc.•Columbus, OH

1d•$32 - $48•Onsite

About The Position

This position is dedicated to 50% triage, supporting the Spine Anesthesia/ Pain group as well as 50% dedicated to supporting our intrathecal pain pump patient population. The individual for this role will provide high-quality, patient-centered care to individuals receiving intrathecal pain or spasticity management therapy. At OSUP, we foster a culture grounded in the values of inclusion, empathy, sincerity, and determination. We meet our teams where they are, coming together to serve each other and our community.

Requirements

Associate Degree in Nursing from a CCNE (Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education) or Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) accredited nursing program .
Current Ohio Registered Nurse license.
CPR/BLS certified.
Knowledge of triage procedures along with clinic, physician office and/or urgent care experience.
Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.
Knowledge of appropriate procedures and standards for the administration of medications and patient care aids.
Ability to educate and clearly communicate with patients and/or families as to the nature of disease and to provide instruction on proper care and treatment.
Ability to convey information both in writing and verbally.
High level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations.
Position continually requires demonstrated poise, tact and diplomacy.
Analytical ability and critical thinking to gather and interpret data and develop, recommend, and implement solutions

Responsibilities

Manage intrathecal pump therapy for patients with chronic pain or spasticity.
Assist with pump refills, reprogramming, and troubleshooting in coordination with prescribing providers.
Educate patients and caregivers on pump function, and signs of adverse reactions.
Collaborate with physicians, pharmacists, and other healthcare team members to ensure continuity and quality of care.
Document all care activities, assessments, and communications accurately and in a timely manner in electronic medical records.
Provide skilled nursing services to patients under the direction of a physician or midlevel provider, and provides a variety of related services to maintain a safe, therapeutic environment.
Collect patient health data, analyze the data to determine diagnoses, identify expected outcomes individualized to the patient,
Develop a plan of care that prescribes interventions to attain the expected outcomes,
Implement the interventions identified in the plan of care, and evaluate the patient’s progress toward attainment of the outcomes,
Work collaboratively with the healthcare team.
Perform professional nursing work of considerable difficulty including the care of patients as outlined by physicians and the objectives and policies of the organization.
Provide patient and family health education and health assessment.