Clinical RN – Pain Management (Full-Time)

Overview

RiverView Health, is a community owned, membership based non-profit organization that was formed in 1898 and continues to be the sole community hospital in Crookston, MN.

RiverView Health operates a 25 bed Critical Access Hospital, RiverView Recovery Center; a chemical dependency outpatient treatment program, RiverView Home Care and five primary care and specialty clinics in the hospitals service area.

We have a robust scholarship program for those furthering their education in a medical field, excellent benefits, and a friendly work environment. Full-time benefits include health insurance, free single vision and basic dental insurance, life insurance, long-term disability and short-term disability, and employer HSA contributions. Other benefits include employer pension matching, shift differential, incentive/premium pay, free annual biometric screening and paid volunteer time off.

RiverView is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. 

Responsibilities

Position Status: .9 fte (72 hours per pay period)

Location: Crookston & East Grand Forks Clinics; travel will be required

Schedule: 72 hours per two-week pay period; must be able to work weekend schedule (every 12th weekend

Salary Range: $31.50 - $40.75 /per hour (based on experience)

In this role, what you'll do:

• Provide patient-centered nursing care through assessment, monitoring, and implementation of individualized plans of care.
• Support physicians and APPs with clinic visits, examinations, treatments, and efficient patient flow.
• Assist with pain management procedures, including patient preparation, clinical support, monitoring, and post-procedure care.
• Provide clinical triage for patients by phone, electronic messaging, and in person, escalating concerns when appropriate.
• Support safe medication management through medication reconciliation, refill coordination, patient education, and communication with providers.
• Educate patients and families about treatment plans, medications, procedures, follow-up care, and managing their health.
• Coordinate patient care with providers and other healthcare team members to ensure safe, high-quality, and seamless care.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation of assessments, interventions, education, and patient communications in the electronic health record.
• Promote quality and patient safety by following clinical standards, infection prevention practices, policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Contribute to effective clinic operations by collaborating with the care team, supporting patient flow, and helping create a positive patient experience.

Qualifications

Minimum(s): 

• Current State of Minnesota RN license is required. State of ND RN licensure must be acquired with four months of hire.
• Current American Heart BLS certification is required. If not currently certified, training will be provided and certification must be obtained within 4 months of date of hire. 

• Current American Heart ACLS certification is required. If not ACLS certified, we will train within the first year. 

Preferred:

• 3+ years of Clinic experience

Competencies:

• Ability to work with patients of all ages and backgrounds with professionalism and care
• Strong communication, critical thinking, and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of chronic and acute pain-management principles.
• Understanding of controlled-medication workflows and the RN's role within those workflows.
• Strong patient-education and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a busy outpatient clinical environment.
• Strong attention to detail and documentation.
• Ability to maintain professional boundaries while working with patients experiencing complex chronic conditions.
• Ability to function effectively as part of a Physician/APP/RN interdisciplinary team.

Why Join Our Team?

Supportive, team-oriented environment with competitive pay and benefits package and Professional development opportunities.