JOB SUMMARY
The pain management nurse is responsible for assisting physicians during pain management procedures, which involves preparing patients, administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and providing support during the procedure. This role involves direct patient care, education, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to ensure optimal pain control and enhance patient recovery.
RELATIONSHIPS
Reports to: Nurse Manager
QUALIFICATIONS
Graduate of accredited school of nursing required
Current state licensure required
Experience in postoperative or critical care area preferred
MENTAL DEMANDS
Require constant and frequent judgment and response; occasionally in response to disasters or emergencies, actual events or drills. Require language skills adequate for high-level written and interpersonal communication in American English.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Require high-level visual and auditory acuity for timely response and patient care assessment activities. Ability to move quickly in response to physician and patient needs, to stand for long periods, occasional overhead and low reaching, and to exert force of up to 50 lbs. occasionally, up to 20 lbs. frequently and/or up to 10 lbs. constantly. Patient care activities may require the ability to exert force of up to 30 lbs. constantly, up to 40 lbs. occasionally and up to 100 lbs. rarely.
OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE
Category I exposure to bloodborne pathogens; frequent exposure to chemical hazards; may encounter radiation hazards.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND OBJECTIVES
1. Supports the philosophy, goals, and objectives of the Organization.
2. Contributes to the progress and development of the approved Quality Management Program.
3. Communicates effectively with patients, visitors, physicians, and co‑workers.
4. Maintains and promotes professional competence through continuing education and other learning experiences.
5. Adheres to safety policies and procedures in performing job duties and responsibilities.
6. Interacts appropriately with various age groups.
7. Effectively organizes time, equipment, supplies, and personnel.
8. Performs thorough preoperative patient assessment required by the outpatient setting.
9. Performs safe and individualized nursing care for the patient in the immediate postoperative period.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $35.00 per hour
Expected hours: 30 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Medical specialties:
- Pain Medicine
- Perioperative Care
Physical setting:
Standard shift:
Weekly schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Experience:
- Nursing: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
Ability to Commute:
- Jupiter, FL 33458 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Jupiter, FL 33458: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person