Registered Nurse Lead Pain / GI – Full Time

Job Description

> REF:#2aa86dc5dda72f76 Under supervision, the *Registered Nurse Lead Pain/GI* provides direct nursing care in accordance with established policies and procedures of the Hospital. In collaboration with the patient, the patient’s family and other members of the health care team, the RN Lead Pain/GI assumes responsibility for facilitating the management of flow of the delivery of patient care including, but not limited to, assessment/re-assessment, development of the plan of care, implementation and evaluation of appropriate patient care interventions utilizing the nurse process. The RN Lead Pain/GI also assists the anesthesiologist and surgeon with patient-related care activities. In addition, the RN Lead Pain/GI works with pain management staff, assisting with staff scheduling and facilitating patient flow. Always works as a team member within the entire facility. Performs other duties as assigned.

*Essential Functions: *
* Provides care to surgical patients in the pre/post operative area according to policy and procedure and care standards.
* Maintains knowledge of medications, equipment, expected patient outcomes during surgery and anticipated complications.
* Coordinates patient care with multidisciplinary team.
* Acts to protect and advance patient’s best interest.
* Maintains physician relations
* Initiates team member assignments
* Maintains daily staffing schedule
* Actively involved in QI and PI projects
* Satisfactorily demonstrates the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties outlined in this job description as well as continually demonstrates competency in performing the job duties.

*Accountability:*
* Reports to: Assistant Director of Nursing Perioperative Services, Director of Nursing Perioperative Services
* Leads/Coordinates:: Registered Nurses, Scrub Techs, Patient Care Tech’s, LPN’s, Transporters, Unit Secretary

*Qualifications: *
* Current Registered Nurse Licensure with the State of Oklahoma required.
* Minimum of one year experience in acute care preferred,
* Pain and GI experience preferred.
* Management or supervisory experience preferred.
* AHA BLS Healthcare required within 30 days of hire, if not currently certified.
* AHA ACLS required within 120 days of hire, if not currently certified.

*Required Physical Demands: *
* *Strength (Lift, Carry, Push, Pull): *Heavy (exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, or 10 lbs to 20 lbs of force constantly to move objects)
* *Standing/Walking:* Frequent bending, stooping, kneeling, standing, and walking; activity exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time
* *Keyboard/Dexterity:* Occasionally; activity exists up to 1/3 of the time
* *Talking (Must be able to effectively communicate verbally): *Yes
* *Seeing:* Yes
* *Hearing:* Yes
* *Color Acuity:* No

*VI. Environmental Conditions: *

*Level: High*

High exposure to hazardous risks including potential for exposure to infections and communicable diseases, blood and body fluids, electrical equipment and chemicals. Hazards will be minimized if universal safety procedures are followed. Must follow standard precautions. May be required to work flex schedules.

*Benefits*
* Medical
* Dental
* Vision
* Section 125 Plan offered to include pre-tax premiums for Medical, Dental and Vision as well as flexible spending for unreimbursed out of pocket eligible medical expenses and dependent care.
* Company Paid Life Insurance policy for employee with option to purchase additional coverage for employee, spouse and/or dependents.
* Company Paid Long Term Disability which goes into effect after an absence due to medical disability.
* Short Term Disability available for purchase to bridge the gap between being out and when long term disability kicks in if applicable and allows employee to avoid exhaustion of paid time off.
* Accident Insurance and Critical Illness coverage available for purchase on employee, spouse and/or dependents.
* 401(k) with a generous match.
* Generous paid time off accrual program.
* 7 paid holidays.

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Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:
* 401(k)
* 401(k) matching
* Dental insurance
* Disability insurance
* Employee assistance program
* Flexible spending account
* Health insurance
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Referral program
* Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
* Gastroenterology
* Pain Medicine
* Surgery
Physical Setting:
* Hospital

Work Location: In person