Registered Nurse - Advanced Surgical Institute of Evansville

Job Description

Job Description

Commonwealth Pain & Spine is a pain management network dedicated to improving the lives of our patients by treating their pain with the utmost respect and providing them with the most innovative, safe, responsible, and clinically proven pain relief possible. 

Our team of best-in-class physicians, administrators, and staff empathizes with the needs of our patients. We recognize that their pain is exhausting and debilitating and limits their quality of life. Relief from chronic pain is achievable in various degrees through our intelligent and multimodal team-based approach. Our entire team is committed to providing levels of patient satisfaction and overall clinical outcomes that far exceed the expectations of the medical community, referring physicians, and our customers.

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

Commonwealth Pain and Spine is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer!

Job 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

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Must have excellent communication skills, written and oral.
• Proficient computer skills are a plus. Individuals must be compassionate and enjoy helping others.
• Empathy and patience is a highly valued quality that one must possess.
• They must have the ability to give and follow directions effectively.
• Nurses need emotional stability, excellent judgment to know when to consult with a physician or proceed on their own in any situation.

Education and Experience:

• 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.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands of this position will include sitting and standing with occasional light to medium lifting. Ability to help lift patients and transport in wheelchair from clinic to parking lot. An employee must meet these requirements to successfully perform the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodation will be made in accordance with ADA rules and regulations.