Rn - Interventional Spine & Pain Management

Job Description
Full Time:
Monday -Friday (8:
00am-4:
30pm)
* Takes accurate patient medical history and vitals as requested.
* Arranges operative schedule, surgical assistants and special anesthesia needs as per physicians orders.
* Provides preoperative teaching to patients.
* Assists physician with procedures and treatments (aspirations, injections, wound treatments, dressing changes, etc.) reassuring patient during procedure.
* Evaluates traction or brace containment devices as necessary. Removes staples and sutures on all postoperative patients.
* Obtains required consents from patient.
* Documents accurately and timely in patients record, all treatment/procedures done and initials documentation.
* Prepares preoperative charts and obtains specific medical orders from internist when necessary.
* Checks for completion of preoperative orders, labs and medical evaluations. Informs physician of any patient problem/contradictions using appropriate judgment as to the urgency of the situation.