Registered Nurse II TMC Integrative Pain Clinic

Registered Nurse II TMC Integrative Pain Clinic Job Category: Nursing Schedule: Full time Shift: 1 - Day Shift The TMC Integrative Pain Center is comprised of two specialized clinical areas: an ambulatory pain management clinic and a dedicated procedural suite, serving patients ages 10 and older. Our multidisciplinary team provides comprehensive care for individuals experiencing chronic pain through a combination of medication management and evidence-based procedural interventions. The ambulatory clinic sees up to 80 patients per day, providing ongoing evaluation, treatment planning, and medication management to support patients in achieving improved pain control and function. The procedural suite cares for approximately 35 to 40 patients daily, offering a variety of advanced pain management procedures, many of which are performed with moderate sedation to ensure patient comfort and safety. Through an integrated approach to treatment, the TMC Integrative Pain Center is committed to improving function, reducing pain, and enhancing the quality of life for the patients we serve. $10,000 Sign on Bonus!

SUMMARY

Coordinates patient care planning with other disciplines utilizing the principles of the nursing process and critical thinking skills in order to maintain patient safety and well-being. (Some positions might be assigned to critical care areas requiring specialized training.)

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Provides direct patient care, evaluates outcomes, consults with other specialists as required and adjusts nursing care processes as indicated to ensure safe patient care. Writes or obtains initial nursing histories, assesses patients' conditions and develops individual care plans; maintains patient documentation. Receives and reviews preceding shift reports and floor nurse reports; makes complete rounds of all units, and notes patients' condition. Notifies appropriate physician regarding any unusual or unexpected events or problems requiring direct physician consultation. Works with other members of the interdisciplinary patient care team, implements and reinforces patient instructional needs with patient and family offering informational material and pointing out special areas of concern. Evaluates outcomes of patient care, consults with other specialists as needed and adjusts nursing care processes as necessary to ensure optimal patient care. Identifies and resolves workplace health and safety issues. Provides appropriate, direct patient care utilizing appropriate aseptic techniques. May manage IV lines, ensure that sterile techniques are adhered to, and oversee patient movement and positioning to ensure that the patient is handled in a medically safe manner. May perform the administration of pharmacological vasodilator medications for the purpose of nuclear myocardial perfusion imaging; complies with examination competency as defined in the Imaging Services Practice Standards. Complies with policies, procedures, regulations, and standards and takes corrective action when violations occur. Orients, instructs, and educates assigned personnel.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education Bachelor’s degree preferred. Experience One (1) year of nursing experience in an acute care setting preferred. (Positions assigned to EP: require two (2) years of EP experience or demonstrated competency in all areas of EP Lab procedures). License or Certification Current RN licensure permitting work in the State of Arizona and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required. Additional certification maybe required per department. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of direct patient care and critical care procedures and techniques, tools, and responses required to ensure optimal patient care. Knowledge of exam indicators, contraindications, and patient preparation. Skill in communicating in a clear and concise manner with staff involved in critical care, and physicians to ensure the proper care of patients. Skill in reading 12-lead EKG. Skill demonstrated in assigned disciplines such as EP, directly involved in patient care. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to complete routine reports and correspondence. Ability to listen and accurately interpret others’ communication or instructions to take appropriate action. #J-18808-Ljbffr Tucson Medical Center