Interventional Pain Care - RN

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health has a rich history of providing exceptional healthcare, dating back to 1891. Building upon a legacy of compassionate care and innovation, our organization has evolved over the years through strategic partnerships and integrations to expand our reach and services across the Puget Sound area.

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Job Summary

This job is responsible for providing nursing care to patients admitted to the Interventional Pain Care Centers.

Additional Essential Job Functions:

• Performs pain assessment and completes up-to-date medication(s) list.  
• Applies appropriate interventional techniques to maintain and assure the safety of the patient.
• Applies knowledge of pain medications and the nursing implications associated with them.

Successful completion of department specific orientation.

Job Knowledge/Abilities

• Knowledge of spinal anatomy and spinal disease pathophysiology.
• Knowledge of protocols and techniques for caring for a patient undergoing cervical/lumbar procedures, including ESI, TFE, facet joints, SI joints, facet ablations, blood patch, hip injections, nerve blocks and discograms.
• Knowledge of the impact of chronic pain and associated behavior on the daily life of the patient/caregiver.
• Knowledge of pain medications and the nursing implications associated with them.
• Knowledge of procedural sedation, including intra- and post-procedure.
• Knowledge of the purpose and techniques relating to fluoroscopy.
• Knowledge of IV Start Skills.

Education/Work Experience:

Graduation from an accredited school of nursing; BSN preferred

Previous Interventional Radiology/Interventional Pain Management experience, including pain procedural care and assessment; OR

• Two years of work experience in an acute care setting (e.g. Med/Surg).

Licensure/Certification:

Current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS Certification. 

Current licensure as a Registered Nurse issued by the Washington State Board of Nursing.