RN Hosp Clinic Nurse (Pain Management)
Sullivan County Community Hospital•Sullivan, IN
•Onsite
About The Position
This role involves providing direct patient care in a clinic setting, focusing on pain management. The nurse will be responsible for patient intake, assessments, assisting with procedures, managing patient records, and ensuring timely and accurate documentation. The position requires strong communication skills, knowledge of current nursing practices, and the ability to work effectively within a team.
Requirements
- Graduate of an approved school of nursing
- Registered Nurse licensed to practice in the state of Indiana
- CPR
- ACLS
- Possesses a background in medical-surgical nursing and immunizations
- Exhibits knowledge of clinic functions
- Works well in conjunction with other clinic staff
- Demonstrates knowledge of current trends and techniques in nursing practice
- Communicates effectively both verbally and in written reports
Nice To Haves
- BSN preferred
- One year experience in physician’s office or related experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Patient intake including medical history and physical assessment to prepare patient for their visit
- Various testing
- Lab work
- Assures patient records are maintained and transferred as requested
- Ensures that ordered test results are in the patient record and available for the provider to review at time of patient examination
- Maintains current knowledge of medications and correct administration based on patient and their current clinical condition
- Assists provider in procedures
- Obtains consent for procedures as directed
- Uses appropriate aseptic technique
- Collects lab specimens and prepares specimen for transport according to policy
- Maintains knowledge of Lab policies
- Ensures that examination rooms are fully prepared and that patients are seen in a timely manner
- Records all phone conversations and information provided to the patient in the medical record to facilitate clear communication among all clinic staff
- Answers telephone promptly, directs calls appropriately, and relays messages using patient cases in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR)
- Monitors voicemails throughout the day and processes appropriately
- Accurately schedules office visits and in-office procedures
- Reviews schedules for conflicts and coordinates necessary staff and equipment
- Documents in the patient record in a timely and accurate manner including all assessments, medications administered, and tests performed
- Understands growth and development principals and provides age-appropriate care. Interprets clinical data based on these principals
- Responds to emergency situations appropriately and immediately
- Exhibits ability to prioritize and organize work/responsibilities
- Consistently demonstrates flexibility in adapting to changes in workload and assignments
- Is able to perform duties beyond the scope of a normal workload
- Regularly offers assistance to others in order to complete workload
- Maintains an awareness of new regulations and legislation affecting the profession, healthcare, and current developments in the nursing field
- Regularly perceives potential problem situations and intervenes to offset adverse impact
- Demonstrates good judgement in use of corrective actions or alterations in problem solving, and follows up with satisfactory prevention plan
- Performs other nursing duties as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
