RN - MSK Pain Center (Per Diem)

Wage Range

$45.19 - $82.30 per hour plus additional per diem rate Posted wage ranges represent the entire range from minimum to maximum. For jobs with more than one level, the posted range reflects the minimum of the lowest level and the maximum of the highest level. Some positions also offer additional premiums based on shift, certifications or degrees. Job offers are determined based on a candidate's years of relevant experience, level of education and internal equity.

Job Summary

Responsible for the direct and indirect total nursing care of all patients within the Pain Care Program receiving interventional spinal procedures within established standards of care, hospital and unit policies, procedures, and guidelines.

Primary Duties

• Provides direct patient care and functions as a patient advocate. Assesses the comprehensive nursing needs of an assigned group of patients. Coordinates the patient and family/significant other education process. Continuously plans, implements, and evaluates patient care, incorporating patient and family/significant other into the process. Participates with physician partners and other interdisciplinary team members to develop and implement patient and family/significant other plan of care. Communicates all relevant information (e.g., patient information, safety issues, problems with equipment, quality issues, etc.) effectively to immediate supervisor, in a timely way. Communicates and documents changes in patient condition, on a timely basis, to charge nurse/supervisor and physician. Coordinates the Patient Plan of Care with all disciplines. Performs other duties as assigned.
• License,
• Certification,
• Education or
• Experience:
• Required for the position: Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Washington. Graduate of a nursing program (Diploma or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) required) 1 year of experience within the last 3 years of care delivery in a monitored care area: PACU, ICU, ED, or telemetry Completion of unit competencies for peri-anesthesia care within probationary period or first 2 months if an employee transfer Proficiency in airway management/adjuncts Ability to identify EKG rhythms and related necessary interventions. Understanding of Hemodynamic monitoring and equipment Understanding of Pain Management and related pharmacology Understanding of Cardiac and emergency medication pharmacology Proficiency with IV skills and techniques Current Healthcare Provider BLS certification by date of hire.
• Current