STAFF NURSE UNION, RN - PAIN MANAGEMENT

NURSING SUMMARY/ PURPOSE OF POSITION

The Aultman Registered Nurse (RN) is a professional nurse that provides direct, primary nursing care to patients/residents.  The RN delegates and coordinates patient care, based upon a documented assessment of the patient’s/resident’s needs.   The RN supervises the care provided by individuals such as licensed practical nurses, patient care technicians/state tested nursing assistants/nurse aides, medical assistants, and etc., if applicable.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; BSN preferred.
• Current, active licensure as a Registered Nurse through the Ohio Board of Nursing.
• Maintain current, active BLS certification through the American Heart Association.
• Certification preferred for RNs meeting applicable certification eligibility requirements.
• Membership in professional nursing organization preferred.

RESPONSIBILITIES & EXPECTATIONS – colleague must be able to perform the essential functions of this position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

• RN applies the nursing process of assessment, planning interventions, accurately implements and/or delegates patient care, evaluates that care, and accurately communicates patient information in a timely manner. 
• RN is a patient/resident advocate in conjunction with the other members of the healthcare team and fosters patient safety, comfort and satisfaction.
• Attains knowledge and competency that reflects current nursing practice.
• Demonstrates quality and effectiveness of nursing practice.
• Adhere to professional standards and guidelines, including ethical actions, relevant statutes, rules and regulations, during nursing practice.
• Collaborates with patients, family, and others in the conduct of nursing practice.
• Exhibits High Reliability Organization (HRO) tools and tones.
• Provides leadership in the professional practice setting and contributes to the professional development of peers, colleagues and students.
• Integrates research findings into practice.
• Responsible for timely review of emails, department communications and applicable learning assignments and completion as applicable.

SKILLS

• Proficient computer skills to complete tasks as required.
• Must be organized, able to effectively prioritize tasks and exhibit appropriate time management skills. 
• Must be detail oriented while focusing on safe practices and quality care.
• Demonstrates effective communication.
• Effective appropriate and professional interactions with colleagues/physicians, patients and visitors.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Meal and break times are coordinated with other staff members to maintain adequate coverage. 
• Shifts are scheduled or changed due to the staffing needs of the unit/department based upon volume and acuity.
• Work weekends and holidays as assigned or as applicable based on department needs.
• Cross training depending upon department needs.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status.  AultCare is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.

AultCare/AHF will provide reasonable accommodations to employees or applicants with disabilities, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, who are otherwise qualified to safely perform the essential functions of the job, with or without accommodation, unless such accommodation would constitute an undue hardship on AultCare/AHF or poses a direct threat to the health and safety of the individual or others that cannot be sufficiently mitigated by reasonable accommodation. Any applicant or employee who requires an accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment should notify the AultCare/AHF Human Resource Department and request such an accommodation. 

Entity/Department/Position Specific Addendum

DEPARTMENT SUMMARY:

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PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

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HAZARDOUS EXPOSURE CATEGORY – Category III

Qualifications

• ACLS within 6 months of hiring to Pain.
• Joins and maintains membership in O.N.A. and the Alliance Local Unit of O.N.A.  within 31 days of employment.

Responsibilities & Expectations

• Oversees case management of chronic pain patients to include, but not limited to, intake, education, OARRS, drug screens, phone time and nurse visits.
• Registers patients for outpatient procedures and office visits correctly and in a timely manner.
• Admits and prepares patients for procedure.  Ensures care of the patient through proper identification of the patient, correct procedure sit and allergies.
• Monitors patients pre, intra and post procedure per policy and documents findings in medical record.
• Documents any pre-procedure and follow -up phone calls in Medical Record.
• Collaborates on patient/staff schedules, efficiency of schedules.
• Serves on committees as assigned by Director.
• Communicate with Director and providers to facilitate daily office visits and procedure scheduled.
• Assists in writing policy and procedures for department.

Skills

• Must be knowledgeable in all instruments and machines used in the Pain Department.
• Must be computer literate to complete task(s) as required.

Working Conditions

• Shifts are variable to volume of department and provider availability.
• Lunch periods and breaks are coordinated with the charge nurse and other staff members to maintain adequate department coverage.

AACH ADDENDUM

HEALTH CARING STANDARDS / VALUES:

• Greet customers, visitors, and Colleagues immediately with a smile, warm greeting, and introduction, calling them by name if possible.
• Exceed the expected and anticipate the unexpected by asking, “Is there anything else I or a fellow Colleague can do for you?”
• Always provide a comforting, timely, caring departure or discharge, and always say thanks for allowing us to serve.
• Integrity, openness and fairness in all you do
• Teamwork
• Pride in Department 
• Individual creativity and Innovation
• Compassion and caring
• Maintain department and hospital standards and policies.

AGE APPROPRIATE CARE:

Colleague has been instructed in providing customer service and on interacting with age groups as related to the department's general client population: including use of appropriate interventions, communication, and skills to match the age and/or abilities of the patient/family.

Responsible for checking e-mails and on-line learning assignments (Relias) on a regular basis.