RN Clinic, Pain
About The Position
The RN Clinic, Pain provides specialized nursing care for patients undergoing evaluation and treatment for acute and chronic pain conditions in an outpatient clinic setting. The role conducts focused patient assessments, assists with interventional pain procedures, and coordinates individualized care plans to support safe and effective pain management. Working collaboratively with pain specialists, anesthesia providers, and interdisciplinary care partners, the RN supports accurate documentation, timely follow-up, and clear patient education. The position operates in a supportive, procedure-focused environment where communication, precision, and teamwork are essential. By maintaining procedural readiness, supporting safe sedation and sterile practices, and adhering to Trinity Health standards, the RN contributes to high-quality outcomes and a patient-centered pain management experience. Work takes place in an outpatient pain management clinic and procedural environment. The role may involve contact with blood and body fluids, sharp instruments, and disinfectant chemicals, requiring adherence to PPE, infection-control practices, and sterile procedures. Pace can vary with procedure schedules and patient needs.
Requirements
- Current or temporary RN license in North Dakota, or compact RN licensure.
- BLS certification required within the orientation period.
- ACLS certification required within the orientation period.
- Ongoing point-of-care certifications required for the department must be obtained within the orientation period.
- Completion of an RN program, evidenced by licensure.
- Computer and keyboard skills.
- May include travel to satellite clinics.
- Ability to meet the role's physical demands, including frequently standing, walking, moving between exam rooms and procedural areas, bending, reaching, lifting or carrying supplies and equipment, and assisting with patient positioning and mobility.
- Adequate vision, hearing, and manual dexterity for maintaining sterile technique, monitoring patient status, and performing detailed clinical tasks.
Nice To Haves
- One year or more of professional nursing experience.
- Clinic experience.
Responsibilities
- Perform comprehensive assessments, administer ordered treatments, and support providers during pain management procedures and interventions.
- Prepare procedure rooms, maintain sterile fields, and assist with patient positioning, retraction, procedural setup, and cleanup.
- Monitor patients before, during, and after procedures, including patients receiving sedation, and accurately document vital signs and clinical responses.
- Coordinate diagnostic testing, referrals, laboratory specimen handling, and follow-up communication to support continuity of care.
- Educate patients and families on procedure expectations, medication regimens, self-management strategies, and signs that require medical attention.
- Collaborate with providers, anesthesia teams, and clinic staff to address patient concerns, support care transitions, and maintain compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
- Take call as required for department needs and assist with efficient operation of call cases.
- Assist with setup and cleanup of the OR; help with patient positioning, retraction, and limb holding.
- Practice sterile technique for gowning and gloving and throughout the case.
- Draw and package lab tests in Trinity community clinics.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
