Registered Nurse (RN)

iSpine Clinics•Chaska, MN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

iSpine Pain Physicians is a growing pain management practice focused on compassionate, personalized, and coordinated care for patients with chronic pain. The Registered Nurse assists with patient-care nursing tasks and serves as a liaison between physicians and patients. The role is based at the Chaska location and floats to the Edina location. Work is 24 or 32 hours per week, with shifts rotating between 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. and 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. There are no weekend or holiday shifts.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Current Minnesota RN license.
Skill in identifying and resolving problems.
Ability to exercise initiative and judgment.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, coworkers, and the public.
Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Proficiency operating a computer and other office equipment.
Ability to sit or stand for extended periods; push, pull, and reach; and occasionally bend, stoop, and stretch.
Ability to operate a keyboard, photocopier, telephone, calculator, and other office equipment.
Ability to occasionally drive to other locations.
Current and valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

Current ACLS/BLS certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide professional nursing care to patients in office and clinical settings while remaining flexible, cooperative, and supportive.
Accompany providers into examination rooms and accurately document patient encounters.
Submit patient orders electronically, including laboratory tests, referrals, and imaging studies.
Assist physicians with procedures.
Care for and maintain medical equipment and accessories.
Follow safety and infection-control procedures and individualize care to patient needs.
Help patients dress and undress, collect urine specimens for drug or pregnancy testing, dispose of soiled linen, and sanitize patient areas.
Assess patients pre- and post-operatively.
Ambulate, turn, and position patients, and assist with patient transfers.
Initiate and maintain intravenous access.
Review patient history and status with nurses and physicians, and document actions and assessments appropriately.
Assist with orientation of new staff.
Restock supplies and notify management of problems.
Counsel patients on discharge diagnoses and follow-up care instructions.
Make and receive phone calls on behalf of providers.
Know procedures for administering commonly used medications and recognizing adverse reactions.
Participate in educational activities and programs.
Prepare for and report at meetings as required.
Maintain office supplies.
Maintain strict confidentiality and treat staff, physicians, patients, and visitors with respect.
Follow and adhere to organization policies and procedures.
Perform other related work as required.