Job Description

Outpatient Nurse - Pain Management at BJC summary:

The Outpatient Nurse at the Pain Management Center provides direct patient care focused on comprehensive, non-narcotic chronic pain treatments. Responsibilities include pain assessment, treatment administration, patient education, and collaboration with physicians to develop individualized care plans. The role supports patients' physical and emotional well-being in a multidisciplinary environment within a top-ranked academic hospital.

• Full-Time
• Up to $15,000 Sign On Bonus if Eligible (2yr commitment)
• Medical Benefits Eligible
• Tuition assistance and continuing education
• 401(k)

• Barnes-Jewish Hospital - Center for Advanced Medicine

  About the Pain Management Center

  The Pain Management Center offers comprehensive, non-narcotic treatments for chronic pain. Staffed by Washington University physicians, the center provides personalized care plans that may include medications, injections, physical therapy, and psychological support. The team specializes in treating conditions such as back pain, arthritis, neuropathy, and cancer-related pain, focusing on improving patients' daily function. With a multidisciplinary approach and access to the latest research, the center ensures timely care, often accommodating appointments within a week. A physician referral is required for scheduling.

  Nurses at the Pain Management Center play a crucial role in patient care by assisting with pain assessments, phone triage, administering treatments, and providing education on pain management strategies. They collaborate with physicians to develop individualized care plans, monitor patients’ responses to treatments, and offer support for both physical and emotional well-being. Their responsibilities may include preparing patients for procedures such as injections, ensuring proper medication administration, and guiding patients on lifestyle modifications to help manage chronic pain. Additionally, they serve as a key source of encouragement and advocacy, helping patients navigate their pain management journey.

Barnes-Jewish Hospital at Washington University Medical Center is the largest hospital in Missouri and is ranked as one of the nation's top hospitals by U.S. News & World Report. Barnes-Jewish Hospital's staff is composed of full-time academic faculty and community physicians of Washington University School of Medicine, supported by a house staff of residents, interns, fellows and other medical professionals. Recognizing its excellence in nursing care, Barnes-Jewish Hospital was the first adult hospital in Missouri to be certified as a Magnet Hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.

The Department of Ambulatory Services at Barnes-Jewish Hospital consists of the multidisciplinary staff of BJH Ambulatory Services including responsibility for the GI Labs, Minor Procedure Center, Pain Management Center, Diabetes Center, Resident Clinics, Wound/Ostomy Center and other services as assigned. This department assures that all customers receive the highest level of attention and prompt, courteous service.

Role Purpose

Provides direct patient care activities including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation within the guidelines of the standards of nursing care.

Responsibilities

• Promotes patient and family centered care in a healing environment. Educates patients and their families on how to manage their illness or injury, including post treatment home care needs and medication administration.
• Participates in activities that promote patient safety, quality and regulatory compliance. Participates in professional development.
• Develops, implements, and documents individual plans of care with defined goals in collaboration with other members of the interprofessional team and patient, family or caregiver in accordance with the established guidelines and standards of nursing care. Proactively plans and ensures communication of the plan of care across the continuum of care.
• Uses critical nursing skills to assess and evaluate physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs according to standards of care. Assess patient preferences and barriers to involvement in care, including their values, emotional, spiritual, cultural, and population-specific needs.
• BJC has determined this is a safety-sensitive position. The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner is an essential function of this job.

Minimum Requirements

Education

• Nursing Diploma/Associate's

Experience

• No Experience

Supervisor Experience

• No Experience

Licenses & Certifications

• RN

Preferred Requirements

Education

• Bachelor's Degree

Experience

• 2-5 years

BJC Total Rewards

At BJC we’re committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
• Disability insurance* paid for by BJC
• Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution
• 401(k) plan with BJC match
• Tuition Assistance available on first day
• BJC Institute for Learning and Development
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
• Adoption assistance

To learn more, go to our Benefits Summary

*Not all benefits apply to all jobs

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer

Keywords:

pain management, chronic pain, registered nurse, patient care, medical treatment, health education, non-narcotic pain therapies, clinical nursing, care coordination, healthcare

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