Registered Nurse (RN) - Pain Management Clinic

Advocate Health

2d•$38 - $57

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides nursing care in the Pain Management Clinic, using the nursing process to assess, plan, diagnose, implement, and evaluate care. The nurse engages patients and families throughout the care continuum, monitors patient conditions, adjusts care plans, mobilizes resources, and collaborates with the care team to influence outcomes. The role supports patient safety, evidence-based practice, quality improvement, and professional governance, and may include administering medications, treatments, and therapies according to clinical protocols. This is a part-time position scheduled for 24 hours per week, typically three days per week in eight-hour shifts. Daily start and end times vary with clinic schedules and assignments. The nurse may be required to float to other units, departments, care areas, or facilities within the designated service area. Care must be appropriate to the ages and developmental needs of patients served. The role requires accurate and timely electronic health record documentation, effective communication and collaboration, appropriate delegation, ethical decision-making, and ongoing professional development. Physical duties include frequent movement and patient handling, and the role may involve exposure to hazardous materials, blood, body fluids, and communicable disease; protective equipment must be worn as necessary.

Requirements

Graduate of a Board of Nursing-approved nursing education program.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Active registered nurse (RN) multi-state compact and/or single-state license with privileges to practice in the state(s) where nursing services are provided.
Typically, at least 1 year of clinical nursing experience.
Strong clinical judgment and critical-thinking skills.
Time-management, prioritization, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Proficiency operating computer functions, including email, electronic records, and digital platforms.
Ability to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, reach above the shoulders, and twist frequently throughout the workday.
Ability to lift and support 35 pounds when handling patients, medical equipment, and supplies.
Ability to push or pull with 30 pounds of force and perform a sliding transfer of 150 pounds with a second person present.
Functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch, with fine hand manipulation skills for IV insertion and other procedures or functions.
Ability to maneuver foot pedals on carts or machines.
Ability to perform physical safety interventions such as patient restraint and verbal de-escalation, if needed.
Ability to respond quickly to changes in patient or unit conditions.
Physical Abilities Testing may be required.
Additional education, training, certifications, or experience may be required based on specialty.
For telehealth, telenursing, or virtual nursing, licensure or practice privileges are required in the state(s) where the client(s) are located, and nurses must practice in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and standards.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing (BSN).

Responsibilities

Engage in unit councils, professional governance, and quality initiatives to improve care processes and apply evidence-based practices.
Use the nursing process to assess, plan, diagnose, implement, and evaluate nursing care, engaging patients and families throughout the care continuum.
Monitor patient conditions, adjust care plans, mobilize resources, and collaborate with the care team to influence care outcomes.
Uphold and promote a culture of safety.
Continuously evaluate patient, team, and unit outcomes and take action as needed.
Administer medications, treatments, and therapies safely according to clinical protocols and procedures, as applicable.
Communicate effectively, provide feedback, resolve conflicts, foster team collaboration, and delegate appropriately.
Pursue professional development, complete required education, and maintain certifications.
Adhere to the ANA Code of Ethics, use ethical decision-making, respect interdisciplinary roles, and contribute to integrated, unbiased patient care.
Delegate appropriately to Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, and unlicensed assistive personnel.
Maintain accurate and timely electronic health record documentation.
Float to other units, departments, care areas, or facilities within the designated service area as required to meet patient care needs.
Provide care appropriate to patients’ ages and developmental needs, following departmental policies and procedures.