Registered Nurse - Pool

Pentec Health is hiring a pool RN (Registered Nurse) in Grand Rapids, MI. to meet the needs of patients with implanted intrathecal drug delivery devices through comprehensive patient assessments, nursing interventions, pump refills, dose adjustments and patient education.

Enjoy a flexible schedule while traveling within the local area. This is a permanent, pool position.

Nursing care is reviewed and adapted accordingly to facilitate mutually agreed upon goals. Policies, procedures, and standards of care are guided by the nursing process and nurse practice standards through a shared governance model.

Essential Elements

• All TDD Specialist Nurses will complete the ANCC accredited Nurse Fellowship Program upon hire.

• Demonstrates knowledge that reflects current nursing practice and maintains Pentec competencies for intrathecal drug delivery devices.

• Responsible for all elements of the nursing process including assessment, nursing diagnosis, outcomes/planning, implementation and evaluation for each patient.

• Collaborates with the prescribing Physician, patient and their caregivers as needed.

• Tailors education to meet each patient’s/caregiver’s healthcare literacy. Educates patients and caregivers on a healthy life style and promotes informed decisions.

• Promotes integrative care techniques to assist the patient with symptom management to improve quality of life.

• Completes all required documentation accurately and within the required timeframe, as well as communicate with members of the multidisciplinary team.

• Maintains patient records in compliance with state, HIPAA and TJC requirements.

• Practices ethically and contributes qualitatively to Pentec nursing standards. Demonstrates professional leadership.

• Actively participates in Shared Governance and integrates evidence based research into their practice accordingly.

• Acts as a resource for referral sources, patients, and the healthcare team.

• Follows all Pentec policies, both Corporate and Nursing.

• May travel to an undefined region beyond where they live. This requirement will be discussed during the hiring process.

Skills, Competencies and Experience Required:

• 3 years clinical nursing experience.

• Demonstrate the skill and ability required for completion of Intrathecal Nurse Fellowship Orientation program.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills coupled with excellent customer service skills.

• Ability to work independently and be a resourceful, proactive problem solver.

• Exhibits accurate critical thinking and ability to quickly assess and react to changes in patient conditions. Understands the criteria for standard versus urgent response.

• Ability to work in a remote home office and maintain productive, therapeutic boundaries.

• Possess strong organizational skills.

• Demonstrates teamwork through the ability to work well and communicate effectively with members of the health care team.

• Strong clinical background.

Preferred

• ICU/ER/OR and/or home care experience preferred.

• Solid understanding of chronic pain/rehab principles.

• BSN

Education, Certifications, Trainings:

• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse and the ability to become licensed in another state if needed.

• Ability to perform CPR continuously in an emergency situation, according to American Heart/American Red Cross standards.

Equipment Required:

• Intermediate computer skills with programs such as Microsoft Office Suite: Outlook, Adobe PDF, Word, Excel, Power Point, TEAMs

• Knowledge of smart phones.

Physical requirements:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to travel via car, train or plane, stand, sit, walk, see, hear; use hands and fingers regularly, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 5 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to perform CPR continuously in an emergency situation, according to American Heart/American Red Cross standards.

The estimated hourly pay will be $43.00 an hour, actual pay will be based on several factors such as qualifications and skills for the role plus geographic location.