Registered Nurse – Pain Clinic

Location: Asheville, NC

Unit Information

This position is within the Interventional Spine unit, which provides specialized care to patients undergoing various spinal interventions.

• Number of Beds: N/A
• Number of Staff: 13
• Staff Composition:
  • Day Shift: 3-4 RNs and 1 Radiology Technician per location
  • Night Shift: N/A
• Patient Ratios: 1:1 or 1:2
• Equipment Used: Vital signs monitors, C-Arm Fluoroscopy, Lead Aprons
• Electronic Medical Records (EMR): Cerner

Typical Responsibilities

• Perform cervical and lumbar epidural injections, sacral iliac joint injections.
• Conduct hip injections and medical branch blocks.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications

• Must Have:
  • IV start proficiency
  • Knowledge of blood thinners and NSAIDs
• Preferred:
  • Proficient in patient assessments

Best Personality Fit

Team-oriented, focused on collaboration and support within a skilled clinical environment.

Required Certifications

• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS)
• Registered Nurse (RN) License

Dress Code

White scrub top with navy scrub pants or navy scrub top with navy scrub pants.

Experience Required

Minimum of 2 years of relevant nursing experience.