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Patient Education & Counseling

Provide individualized education on SCS therapy, including the purpose, process, risks, benefits, and realistic expectations for pain relief and functional improvement.

Discuss the differences between the SCS trial and permanent implantation, ensuring patients understand each phase.

Address common patient concerns (e.g., pain during/after procedure, scarring, body image, managing external leads, wound care, and potential complications).

Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) Coordination

Serve as a liaison between patients and the MDT (anesthesiologists, pain physicians, psychologists, physical/occupational therapists, surgeons, etc.).

Facilitate communication and shared decision-making, ensuring patient preferences and psychosocial factors are considered but not solely dictating treatment choices.

Career Development

Coordinate pre-trial psychological and functional assessments as recommended.

Assessment & Documentation

Assist in gathering and documenting relevant clinical, psychological, and social information to support appropriate patient selection for SCS.

Ensure all required pre-trial evaluations (including psychological screening and assessment of pain indication) are completed and documented.

Collect and document patient-reported outcomes during and after the SCS trial, including pain relief (preferably as percentage improvement), functional changes, analgesic use, and overall satisfaction.

Use validated, multidimensional assessment tools for pain and function.

Systematically query and document all pain medication use (including for nonindex pain) and reasons for use.

Expectation Management

Set and reinforce realistic expectations for SCS outcomes, emphasizing that SCS is not a cure and may not result in a pain-free state.

Address psychological factors, mood, and coping strategies as part of expectation management.

Ongoing Support & Follow-up

Provide ongoing support throughout the SCS journey, including post-trial and post-implantation phases.

Facilitate transition to rehabilitation or other services as needed.

Ensure continuity of care and serve as a consistent point of contact for patient questions and concerns.

Quality & Protocol Adherence

Adhere to evidence-based protocols and consensus guidelines for SCS patient management.

Participate in training and quality assurance activities to maintain high standards of care and documentation.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Working knowledge of insurance coverage and procedures
• Ability to develop collaborative relationships both internally and externally

Education

• Associate's of Nursing
• Bachelor's of Nursing (preferred)

Field Of Study

N/A

Additional Information

N/A

Licenses And Certifications

• Registered Nurse (RN)
• Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS)

Physical Requirements

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Pay Range

$35.04 - $65.17