Inova Health System
Registered Nurse Outpatient- Pain Nurse
Inova Health System, Fairfax, Virginia, United States, 22032
Inova is seeking a RN Outpatient to join our new Pain Management Clinic in Fair Oaks.
Type : full-time
Work location :
3600 Joseph Siewick Dr Fairfax, VA 22033
The Registered Nurse Outpatien t provides safe/therapeutic care in a holistic and systematic way in a physician practice or other outpatient setting. Incorporates differences into the provision of care while integrating knowledge, skills and experiences to meet the needs of patients and families to include patient and family education. Achieves desired patient outcomes by using an integrated approach. Incorporates data and information to improve care and enhances outcomes while ensuring improvements in practice settings. Provides direction and guidance to others regarding practice while serving as a resource, preceptor and mentor.
Job Responsibilities
Performs essential duties necessary to clinic or non-acute operations to include taking vitals, stocking exam rooms, giving vaccines, blood draws, etc.
Formulates plans of care based on trends of similar patients including patient education and discharge planning. Identifies variances from expected outcomes. Evaluates patient outcomes and makes revisions to plans of care.
Collaborates with patients/families to identify realistic desired outcomes. Adapts standards and guidelines for individual patients. Tailors and prioritizes caring practice to individual needs including cultural, ethical and spiritual needs. Participates in the planning of routine transitional healthcare needs (i.e. treatment options, patient placement options, end of life options). Responds to changes in patients' needs and provides holistic caring.
Makes independent clinical decisions based on knowledge drawn from education and experience.
Actively advocates for patients' rights and identifies potential conflicts.
Ensures efficiency in the delivery of care. Determines immediate priorities and offers solutions for problems. Works with the team to achieve maximum productivity.
Adapts planned educational programs and information to individual patients and families by modifying teaching strategies or conten
Documents all patient care activities as per documentation standards. Assists the healthcare team with the documentation process.
Participates in work groups and/or committees. Keeps informed of initiatives and incorporates the outcomes of team or committee work into practice.
Acts as a clinical resource and serves as a mentor to healthcare team members while displaying leadership behaviors.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Experience :0 years of experience, but 1 year of experience as a Registered Nurse is preferred. Pain management experience is a plus.Education:
BSN from an accredited school of nursing. If RN has an Associates Degree (ADN); must complete BSN within 5 years of start date.Certifications:
BLS for Healthcare Provider certification required (from the American Heart Association).Licensure:
RN licensed, or eligible to practice in the Commonwealth of Virginia as an RN.Skills:
Proficient in English. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to display a caring demeanor toward others.
Proficient computer skills required.
For internal use only: IND-1
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Type : full-time
Work location :
3600 Joseph Siewick Dr Fairfax, VA 22033
The Registered Nurse Outpatien t provides safe/therapeutic care in a holistic and systematic way in a physician practice or other outpatient setting. Incorporates differences into the provision of care while integrating knowledge, skills and experiences to meet the needs of patients and families to include patient and family education. Achieves desired patient outcomes by using an integrated approach. Incorporates data and information to improve care and enhances outcomes while ensuring improvements in practice settings. Provides direction and guidance to others regarding practice while serving as a resource, preceptor and mentor.
Job Responsibilities
Performs essential duties necessary to clinic or non-acute operations to include taking vitals, stocking exam rooms, giving vaccines, blood draws, etc.
Formulates plans of care based on trends of similar patients including patient education and discharge planning. Identifies variances from expected outcomes. Evaluates patient outcomes and makes revisions to plans of care.
Collaborates with patients/families to identify realistic desired outcomes. Adapts standards and guidelines for individual patients. Tailors and prioritizes caring practice to individual needs including cultural, ethical and spiritual needs. Participates in the planning of routine transitional healthcare needs (i.e. treatment options, patient placement options, end of life options). Responds to changes in patients' needs and provides holistic caring.
Makes independent clinical decisions based on knowledge drawn from education and experience.
Actively advocates for patients' rights and identifies potential conflicts.
Ensures efficiency in the delivery of care. Determines immediate priorities and offers solutions for problems. Works with the team to achieve maximum productivity.
Adapts planned educational programs and information to individual patients and families by modifying teaching strategies or conten
Documents all patient care activities as per documentation standards. Assists the healthcare team with the documentation process.
Participates in work groups and/or committees. Keeps informed of initiatives and incorporates the outcomes of team or committee work into practice.
Acts as a clinical resource and serves as a mentor to healthcare team members while displaying leadership behaviors.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Experience :0 years of experience, but 1 year of experience as a Registered Nurse is preferred. Pain management experience is a plus.Education:
BSN from an accredited school of nursing. If RN has an Associates Degree (ADN); must complete BSN within 5 years of start date.Certifications:
BLS for Healthcare Provider certification required (from the American Heart Association).Licensure:
RN licensed, or eligible to practice in the Commonwealth of Virginia as an RN.Skills:
Proficient in English. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to display a caring demeanor toward others.
Proficient computer skills required.
For internal use only: IND-1
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