Registered Nurse (Rn)

Overview

RN Block Nurse: The ideal candidate for this position will be compassionate, caring and experienced in developing/implementing the plan of care for each patient, making recommendations for patient interventions, and collaborating with other healthcare providers to deliver care and document outcomes.

Job Highlights

Duties will include:

• Patient education: pre and post-op education for patient and family regarding the peripheral nerve block

• Nerve block assistance: under direct supervision, administer sedation if needed, and assist with placement of nerve block/catheter by pushing local anesthetic and holding ultrasound probe in place.

• Pain management: via patient rounds and/or follow-up calls, assess effectiveness of nerve block to determine patient's comfort and coordinate with an anesthesiologist any changes to medication regimen/catheter settings that may be needed.

• Chart reviews: transfer patient information from hospital EMR records to USAP EMR

Qualifications

• Certifications: • Education: • Work Experience: