Registered Nurse

Position Description

At Interventional Pain Management, we are seeking an experienced, organized, and clinically confident Registered Nurse (RN) to support our Practice on a part-time basis. This role will serve as a key clinical leader for ongoing patient care, nurse triage, procedural coordination, and advanced pain management services.

• Serve as the primary clinical contact for patients via a dedicated nurse phone line.
• Respond to patient questions related to day‑to‑day pain management, including medication use, refills, symptom changes, visit follow‑up, and care coordination.
• Provide patient education, clinical guidance, and reassurance within RN scope of practice.
• Identify red-flag symptoms and escalate or intervene appropriately.
• Document all patient communications accurately in the electronic medical record (EMR).

• Address patient questions related to interventional pain procedures, including preparation, medication management, and recovery expectations.
• Assess post‑procedure symptoms and elevate concerning findings to the provider.
• Coordinate with providers and clinic staff to ensure continuity of care.

• Manage and coordinate all medical clearances required for interventional pain procedures and surgeries. Obtain, review, and organize clearance documentation for anesthesia and procedures.
• Perform venipuncture (blood draws) as required.
• Perform EKGs, provide preliminary reads with proper training, and elevate abnormal findings to the provider for final interpretation.
• Coordinate with external providers including primary care, cardiology, pulmonology, endocrinology, and other specialists.
• Ensure all required documentation is completed and documented prior to procedures.

• Perform intrathecal pain pump refills per provider orders and clinic protocols. Monitor patients during and after refills for safety.
• Manage intrathecal pain pump medication ordering, inventory, and documentation. Communicate pump‑related concerns to the provider.

• Complete and manage FMLA, disability forms, handicap placards, and other medical documentation.
• Support care coordination and clinical workflows.

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license (State of Louisiana or eligible).
• Experience in outpatient, procedural, or specialty clinics.
• Strong clinical assessment and communication skills.

• Pain management or interventional experience.
• Experience with intrathecal pain pumps.
• Nurse triage experience.
• Spanish fluency is considered an exceptional asset and will be given strong consideration.