RN Procedural - Interventional Pain Managemet - PRN (As Needed)

Christie Clinic's department of Interventional Pain Management is seeking a PRN (as needed) RN Procedural at the University clinic with varied hours from Monday-Friday, with no night or weekend requirements.

Duties include the provision of professional nursing care for clinic patients following established standards and practices.

JOB DUTIES: (This list may not include all of the duties assigned.)

• Administer prescribed medications and treatment in accordance with nursing standards and as directed by provider.

• Prepare equipment and aid provider during treatment, examination and/or testing of the patient.

• Observe, record and report patient’s condition and reaction to medication and/or treatment to provider.

• Act as a liaison between the patient and provider regarding complaints, concerns, etc.

• Instruct patient and family regarding medication, treatment instructions and patient education.

• Demonstrate the ability to respond to triage calls using nursing assessment.

• Stock and maintain equipment, medications and crash carts.

• Perform lab work prior to procedures, as needed.

• Assist provider in pre-operative, operative and post operative procedures.

• Monitor recovering and/or sedated patients.

• Start IV’s and administer IV medications.

• Perform and read EKG’s.

• Preoperative Chart Review including lab work.

• Perform related work as required.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing

• Evidence of annual completion of health related courses and/or seminars with a certificate and/or CEU’s

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Professional nursing experience

CERTIFICATE/LICENSE:

• Possession of an Illinois State Registered Nurse License

• CPR Certification

• ACLS Certification

TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Demands include sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, stretching and lifting up to 50 pounds. Hearing within, or correctable to, normal range, vision correctable to 20/20 and manual dexterity for the operation of office equipment is required.

TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

Work is performed in a clinical setting with possible exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, hazardous waste, bodily fluids and other waste common to a health care environment. Ionizing radiation and medicinal preparations are also common. Other requirements may include traveling to hospitals for surgeries and working irregular hours.

PAY AND BENEFITS:

The estimated pay range for this position is exclusive of fringe benefits and potential bonuses. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, qualifications, and other job-related criteria.

We also offer a substantial benefits package, including: