REGISTERED NURSE- SPECIALTY PAIN - FULL TIME at Meadville Medical Center / MEA 1004 MeVM (via MMCHS)
Meadville Medical Center / MEA 1004 MeVM (via MMCHS) · Meadville, United States Of America · Onsite
- Professional
- Office in Meadville
- Assesses the patient’s condition and nursing needs prior to, during, and following interventional pain management procedures. Develops and implements individualized care plans according to patient condition, type of procedure, and sedation needs. Revises care plans as patient condition changes.
- Assists physicians during interventional pain management procedures including epidural steroid injections (CESI, LESI), medial branch blocks, radiofrequency ablations, sacroiliac (SI) joint injections, spinal cord stimulator trials, trigger point injections and other procedures.
- Prepares and maintains sterile fields, ensuring adherence to aseptic technique and infection control standards.
- Monitors patients during and after moderate sedation, assessing vital signs, level of consciousness, and airway status per facility policy. Recognizes and responds promptly to adverse reactions or complications.
- Administers medications, including IV and procedural medications, according to established protocols and physician orders.
- Performs patient intake including obtaining vital signs, reviewing allergies, medications, and health history, and preparing patients for procedures.
- Provides pre-procedure and post-procedure education and discharge instructions to patients and caregivers, ensuring understanding of home care and follow-up requirements.
- Documents all nursing care, assessments, and procedural support accurately in the electronic health record (EHR).
- Demonstrates cost-conscious use of supplies and maintains equipment in clean, safe, and functional condition.
- Assists with inventory management, stocking procedure rooms, and ensuring availability of sterile supplies and medications required for scheduled cases.
- Collaborates with providers and team members to support efficient patient flow and timely completion of the daily procedure schedule.
- Other duties as assigned.
