RN, Pain Management

Cape Cod Healthcare•Hyannis, MA

About The Position

The RN, Pain Management provides nursing care using the nursing process, maintains accurate and current patient records, and documents assessments throughout hospital admission, including physical, psychological, and social dimensions and discharge plans. The nurse summarizes assessment information, initiates plans of care, and communicates pertinent information to other patient-care providers. The position includes charge nurse responsibilities, proficiency with computerized nursing information systems, and serving as a resource for patient care, staff orientation, and teaching. The RN participates in quality-of-care activities, follows safety and blood/body-fluid policies, maintains professional development, and represents the hospital appropriately in the community and within the hospital. Other work-related duties may be assigned by the immediate supervisor.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Basic Life Support certification.
Successful passage of CCH’s Pharmacology exam.
Ability to read, write, and communicate in English.
Successful passage of the Basic Arrhythmia Program or challenge exam.
Successful completion of ACLS within six months of starting the position and maintenance of certification.
Excellent IV skills.
Within six months of hire, complete required pain-management education beyond the core curriculum and demonstrate competencies in implantable spinal cord stimulator care, infusion device management, radiofrequency, and patient education.
Use of a lead apron is required.

Nice To Haves

Critical care experience preferred.
BSN preferred.

Responsibilities

Use the nursing process to provide patient care and maintain relevant, accurate, and current patient records.
Document patient assessments throughout hospital admission, including physical, psychological, and social dimensions, as well as discharge plans.
Summarize assessment data, initiate plans of care, and communicate pertinent information to allied patient-care providers.
Assume and demonstrate proficiency in the charge nurse role.
Demonstrate proficiency in computerized nursing informatics and information systems.
Serve as a resource for patient care, orientation, and staff teaching.
Participate in at least four unit staff meetings per year, attend mandatory programs, and obtain three hours of Patient Care Assessment Committee (PCAC) credit per year.
Participate in identifying patient-care aspects, quality and appropriateness indicators, and evaluation of care.
Follow safety and blood/body-fluid policies and procedures.
Assess personal learning and development needs and maintain documentation of ongoing professional development activities.
Update knowledge of techniques and regulations appropriate to the ages of patients served, and show willingness to participate on Nursing Committees.
Maintain confidentiality regarding patients and hospital matters and represent the hospital appropriately in the community and within the hospital.
Perform other work-related duties and activities as assigned or requested by the immediate supervisor.