RN Interventional Pain Pre and Post Coordination of Procedure Remote Must Live In Washington

Job title: RN Interventional Pain Pre and Post Coordination of Procedure Remote Must Live In Washington in Bellevue, WA at Kaiser Permanente
Company: Kaiser Permanente
Job description: 4-10's variable M-F.
2+ years of nursing experience, with a focus on pain management, interventional procedures, OR, PACU with EPIC Optime is highly preferred.
Key Responsibilities:

• Chart Review: Perform thorough chart reviews to ensure accurate patient information and history are recorded, and assist in pre-procedure planning and assessments.

• Care Coordination: Act as the primary point of contact for coordinating patient care across multiple specialties, ensuring timely follow-ups, treatment plans, and communication between healthcare providers.

• Patient Education: Provide education to patients regarding their pain management procedures, treatment plans, and any pre/post-operative instructions.

• Collaboration: Work closely with a multidisciplinary team including physicians, nurse practitioners, and other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated care and optimal patient outcomes.

• Documentation: Ensure all patient information is documented accurately and in a timely manner in the EPIC Optime system, adhering to organizational and regulatory standards.

• Clinical Support: Offer clinical support by answering patient inquiries, addressing concerns, and assisting with clinical tasks as needed.

• Continuous Improvement: Actively participate in team meetings and quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing patient care and operational efficiency.

Skills:

• Strong clinical knowledge and ability to review patient charts thoroughly.

• Exceptional organizational and communication skills to collaborate with a remote team and provide patient-centered care.

• Ability to work independently while maintaining a high level of patient care.

• Proficient with electronic health record (EHR) systems

Job Summary:Provide nursing care to a defined group of patients, adhering to Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Washington ambulatory Nursing Care Standards, the Nursing Code of Ethics and Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Washington policies. Coordinate and facilitate Health Care services for the patient in other segments of the Health Care delivery system. Provide and coordinate nursing care for the patient in collaboration with the Health Care team. The Registered Nurse is an integral member of the Health Care team, overseeing and participating in patient assessment and the formulation and implementation of the care plan.Essential Responsibilities:

• Using the nursing process, provides ongoing assessment of the nursing care needs of a defined group of patients. Uses nursing diagnosis to describe this assessment. Develops a written plan of care for patient care needs. Assists patients and families/significant others in developing health care goals which are part of the individualized plan of care. Determines priorities of patient care based on essential patient needs and available resources. Provides nursing interventions safely and competently. Provides the patient and family/significant others with information preceding interventions. Provides telephone consultation to patients and family/significant others Provides ongoing evaluation of the patients response to care. Anticipates and recognizes changes in the patients status and need for nursing care. Modifies the individual plan of care in collaboration with the health care team.

• Demonstrates understanding of the physiologic and psychological effects of normal aging by assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating care to meet the needs of those populations served. Demonstrates effective communication skills with those specific age populations served. Identifies own learning needs and participates in educational programs related to those age-specific patient populations served (Neonatal, Pediatric, Adolescent, Geriatric). Collaborates, communicates and coordinates with other health care team members in planning and implementing care. Assesses the needs of designated patients requiring hospitalization; initiates nursing admission database and discharge planning in collaboration with inpatient staff and physician. Cooperates and communicates effectively with other team members in order to accomplish the workload.

• Communicates recognition of the patients and family/significant others psychosocial, cultural and emotional needs in each nurse-patient interaction. Orients patients and family/significant others to the role of the professional nurse and other health care team members, the nursing services available, and the means of access to those services. Reinforces orientation to the Consumer Bill of Rights and Responsibilities. Identifies the patients educational needs as part of the nursing assessment. Develops an educational component for each nursing care plan. Provides teaching/counseling congruent with patients and family/significant others learning needs and the medical plan of care. Encourages patient compliance with therapeutic and medical regimens. Teaching is based on scientific and behavioral knowledge.

• Assesses patient lifestyle risk factors. Integrates health promotion and preventive aspects of care with the ongoing assessment of nursing care needs. Works with patient to develop a plan to improve general health status. Implements physical and psychological preventive measures. Promotes patient self-care responsibility for meeting their own health needs. Adheres to KFHPW documentation standards. Provides a safe environment for each patient and adheres to KFHPW safety standards. Adheres to KFHPW infection control standards and guidelines, including the guidelines for reporting communicable diseases.

• Identifies own learning needs and participates in continued education programs to meet those needs. Participates in staff orientation and student education activities. Collaborates with managers in completing the process for self and colleague/team performance reviews. Assures quality of care through development, implementation and evaluation of professional nursing standards and participation in multidisciplinary quality assurance activities. Participates in professional activities. Participates in nursing research and incorporates research findings into nursing practice. Adheres to KFHPW personnel policies and maintains a high standard of professional work habits. Consistently demonstrates an appearance consistent with current KFHPW dress code policy.

Expected salary:
Location: Bellevue, WA
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