Registered Nurse Pain Management at Mount Nittany Health

State College, Pennsylvania, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

06 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Intrathecal Pain Pumps, Programming, Urine Panel/Dip Procedure, C-Arm Operation, Fluoroscopic Procedures, Neurostimulation Systems, Suboxone, Opiate Medications, IV Administration, Assessment, Plan of Care Development, Nursing Process, BLS, ACLS

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

POSITION SUMMARY Provides professional nursing care based on current nursing knowledge through use of the nursing process. This includes the responsibility for assessment of the patient's needs, development of the plan of care to meet those needs, implementation of nursing measures and evaluation of the effectiveness of the nursing care and other treatment measures. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Education: 1. Completion of an accredited registered nurse program required; BSN preferred. Experience: 1. Previous RN experience preferred. 2. Charge qualified preferred. 3. Current experience in refilling and programming intrathecal pain pumps. 4. Experience in Urine Panel/Dip procedure. 5. Experience in operating a C-arm for fluoroscopic procedures. 6. Assist in programming a neurostimulation systems Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: 1. Effectively functions as a team member and as a liaison between patient and staff. 2. Supports and encourages harmonious communication skills. 3. Job requires strong verbal, non-verbal, and written communication skills. 4. Communicates in highly professional manner at all times. 5. Demonstrates a high level of mental and emotional tolerance and even temperament when dealing with ill people; uses tact, sensitivity, sound judgment and a professional attitude when relating with patients, families, and co-workers at all times. 6. Knowledge of Intrathecal pumps (refilling and reprogramming) 7. Knowledge of addiction medications especially Suboxone. 8. In depth knowledge of opiate medications. 9. Ability to attend medication and device seminars. 10. Ability to start and maintain IV administration. License/Certification/Registration: 1. Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Pennsylvania 2. Meets the American Heart Association’s standards for Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) and renews BLS every two years. 3. After four months from the hire/transfer date, meets the American Heart Association’s standards for Healthcare Provider Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and renews ACLS every two years. SUPERVISION RECEIVED Receives minimal supervision from the Manager of Hospital Outpatient Clinics. SUPERVISION GIVEN The Registered Nurse will only have supervision of others while serving as Charge Nurse. Why Mount Nittany Health? At Mount Nittany Health, we provide high-quality patient care with a unique combination of the latest in clinical technology and compassionate medical professionals. We are committed to improving both the quality and availability of healthcare in our region and seek to hire only the best to support the communities we serve.

Responsibilities

The Registered Nurse provides professional nursing care using the nursing process, which includes assessing patient needs, developing the plan of care, implementing nursing measures, and evaluating the effectiveness of care and other treatments.