Organization Overview, Mission, Vision, and Values

Our mission is to improve the health of people in the communities we serve through compassionate, high-quality care, prevention, and wellness education. Washington Regional Medical System is a community-owned, locally governed, non-profit health care system located in Northwest Arkansas in the heart of Fayetteville, which is consistently ranked among the Best Places to live in the country. Our 425-bed medical center has been named the #1 hospital in Arkansas for five consecutive years by U.S. News & World Report. We employ 3,400+ team members and serve the region with over 40 clinic locations, the region’s only Level II trauma center, and five Centers of Excellence - the Washington Regional J.B. Hunt Transport Services Neuroscience Institute; Washington Regional Walker Heart Institute; Washington Regional Women and Infants Center; Washington Regional Total Joint Center; and Washington Regional Pat Walker Center for Seniors.

Position Summary

The role of the Registered Nurse – Pain Management Procedures (the “PMP”) reports to the Director of PSH. This position performs pre- and post-procedure patient care, assists physicians, and prepares sterile environments. This position is responsible for assessing pain levels, administering medications, monitoring patients during and after procedures, and educating patients on pain management strategies. This position requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail for medication accuracy, and excellent interpersonal skills for collaboration and patient communication

Essential Position Responsibilities

• Assess and document patient pain levels using various scales and patient feedback.
• Monitor patient's condition before, during, and after procedures, including vital signs and pain response.
• Assist physicians during pain management procedures, such as spinal injections.
• maintain a sterile environment for the procedure.
• Ensure all necessary equipment and medications are available.
• Administer medications as prescribed.
• Monitor patients for adverse effects from medications.
• Provide discharge education to patients after pain management procedures.
• Communicate clearly and effectively with patients, families, and the care team.
• Maintain accurate and detailed patient records, including surgical logs and care plans.
• Assist in the transfer of patients to the recovery area.
• Participate in cleaning and preparing the procedure room for the next case assisting with post-operative cleanup.

Qualifications

• Education: Graduate from an accredited nursing program.
• Licensure and Certifications: Active and unencumbered RN license & CPR required. ACLS and PALS are required within 90 days of date of hire or transfer.
• Experience: 1 to 3 years of nursing experience or experience with pain management, orthopedics, or relevant specialties.

Work Environment: This position will spend 80% of time standing and/or walking while pushing, pulling, lifting, and/or carrying up to 50 lbs. while performing work in an operating room. This position will spend 20% of time sitting while performing work in a surgical environment. This position is exposed to body fluids, radiation and communicable disease. This position serves a culturally and linguistically diverse patient population