Registered Nurse/ Sedation

About the role

Commonwealth Pain & Spine is seeking a compassionate RN to support patients through interventional pain procedures. This role includes reviewing patient medical history, taking vitals, educating patients, obtaining consents, preparing procedure rooms, assisting physicians, monitoring recovery, reviewing discharge instructions, documenting in the EMR, and providing follow-up care.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing patient’s medical information such as patient’s name, allergies, procedure, prescriptions, medical history and medications.
• Taking vital signs
• Educating patients on the procedure(s) that will be performed, pre-operation instructions and what they can expect.
• Obtaining informed consents for medical treatment.
• Completing all necessary charting in the EMR system.
• Assist in preparing the procedure rooms for procedures.
• Preparing the patient for procedures. (i.e. starting IV’s, instructing patients to change, escorting patients to procedure room, draping, positioning patient and marking patient.
• Participate in providing conscious sedation as needed to select patients (with training provided by the company)
• Assisting physicians during procedures.
• Answering patients’ medical questions in person and on the telephone.
• Resolving patient complaints.
• Assist in flipping the procedure room from one procedure to the next.
• Escorting the patient to the recovery room.
• Monitoring the patient during recovery and completing the recovery section of the EMR.
• Reviewing discharge instructions and medications with the patient.
• Discharging patients and completing the discharge section of the EMR.
• Assist in ordering drugs and medical supplies used during procedures.
• Telephoning patients one day after their procedure to check on their status and documenting the telephone follow-up.
• Provide health education, including self-care and wellness issues, to patients and their families.
• Compliance with state and federal law.
• All other duties assigned including duties performed for affiliates, assigns, lessees, contractors or other third parties

Requirements

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in nursing from an accredited nursing program.
• Active RN license within the state where clinic is located.
• Current CPR certification.

Skills

• Excellent communication skills, written and oral.
• Experience and comfort with sedation.
• Proficient computer skills are a plus.
• Compassion and enjoyment helping others.
• Empathy and patience.
• Ability to give and follow directions effectively.
• Emotional stability and excellent judgment to know when to consult with a physician or proceed on their own.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive Health/Vision/Dental insurance options
• Great PTO plan PLUS Paid Holidays
• 401k and matching available