Acute Care Hybrid RN Endoscopy - Endoscopy - FT - Day

Stormont-Vail HealthCare • Topeka, KS

8d • Onsite

About The Position

This position functions as either a Registered Nurse (RN) or an Endoscopy Technician, depending on departmental needs. As an RN, the role involves assuming responsibility and accountability for all patient care within the SV Endoscopy department. This includes assessing patients, validating chart information, and providing care throughout all phases of the endoscopy process (pre-procedure, intra-procedure, and post-procedure). The RN will also facilitate intra-procedural sedation for pulmonology patients as directed by a physician. As an Endoscopy Technician, the role assists the physician during procedures, possesses knowledge of endoscopic equipment and procedures, and ensures equipment is in good working order. Responsibilities include performing cleaning, high-level disinfection, and scope reprocessing according to department policy, as well as room setup, turnover, and organization of endoscopic suites. The technician will prepare rooms and endoscopes for patient use and participate in pathology, specimen collection, logging, and documentation as directed. The role emphasizes working harmoniously with GI physicians, anesthesia, other department staff, pulmonology, and ancillary departments. The delivery of professional nursing care is guided by Jean Watson's Theory of Human Caring and the theory of Shared Governance, aligning with the organization's mission, vision, and values.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree Bachelors of Science: Nursing (BSN)
• Registered Nurse - KSBN A multistate license with the ability to practice within the State of Kansas is also accepted.
• Basic Life Support - BLS may be required depending on the department within 90 days of hire date.
• RQI's maybe required depending on the department, within 90 days of hire date.
• Demonstrates awareness and sensitivity to rights of patient/significant other, as identified within the institution.
• Demonstrates awareness and application of safety issues as identified within the institution.
• Demonstrates awareness of legal issues in all aspects of patient care and departmental functioning.
• Strives to manage situations in a manner, which minimizes risk to the patient and the institution.
• Demonstrates competency in selected psychomotor skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively using verbal, non-verbal and written methods.
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations related to medication administration and equipment calibration.

Nice To Haves

• previous experience working in a procedural area
• previous experience completing Endoscopy technician duties in a hospital setting
• previous experience and knowledge of high-level disinfection practices

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care as defined within the scope of the state’s nurse practice act.
• Performs assessment/data collection in an ongoing and systematic manner.
• Administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with nursing standards.
• Formulates a prioritized and goal directed plan of care which is based on patient's presenting problems and projected outcomes.
• Performs efficiently in emergent patient situations following established standard of care.
• Practices effective problem identification and resolution as a method of sound decision making.
• Seeks validation of knowledge base, skill level, and decision making and asks for guidance in areas of question.
• Greets patients and prepares them for provider examination.
• Instructs patient and family regarding planned procedure, medications, collection of samples/tests and treatment instructions.
• Demonstrates self-directed learning when necessary to meet own professional development.
• Functions to establish priorities of patient care based on essential patient needs and available unit resources of time, personnel, equipment and supplies.
• Prepares equipment and aids provider or other staff during treatment, examination and testing of patients.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of the health care process in meeting outcomes.
• Documents in patient and department records in a timely, accurate and concise manner according to department and organizational standards and expectations.
• Assists the physician and circulating RN before, during and after diagnostic and therapeutic procedures with required tasks such as (biopsy, polypectomy, abdominal pressure, banding, dilation, ultrasounds, specimen collection, etc.).
• Technically competent to trouble-shoot the processor tower, and associated machines (i.e. lithotripsy, spyglass, EUS, APC, etc.), GI software program issues and automated endoscopic reprocessing machines.
• Follows organizational expectations to get equipment issues resolved as quickly as possible, especially in emergent situations.
• Performs efficiently in emergency patent situations following established protocols, able to work under pressure during emergency procedures, and able to perform job duties outside of the home unit in potentially uncomfortable or emergent situations such ER, ICU, OR during procedures such as (GI bleed, food bolus, foreign body removal, ERCP, or esophageal perforation).
• Possesses ability to perform advanced procedures with GI provider, acting as their assist. Must possess knowledge of needle advancement, placement, ability to view objects under fluoroscopy guidance, in addition to extensive training and competency in all advanced procedures (whether performed as scheduled or on-call). i.e. ERCP, EUS, RUS, EMR, FNA, FNB, EGD with Bravo Capsule placement.
• Adheres to staffing and scheduling practices which includes requirement to take call, and live/or be able to respond to the hospital within 30 min. of notification for all on-call cases.
• Expected to complete any organizational and department specific learning modules/training as assigned or required specific to own job role, including quality assurance and improvement activities, reprocessing, HLD and maintenance of equipment according to infection control policies and manufacturer’s instructions.
• Demonstrates an awareness of self-responsibility for own actions, follows appropriate reporting structures, utilizes effective communication methods and skills, and formulates positive working relationships with all health care customers.
• Participates in system wide/department patient care quality improvement activities as well as standards development.
• Maintains knowledge of current practice issues related to the field of gastroenterology.
• Participates in development and attainment of system wide/department hospital goals.
• Maintains patient confidentiality and complies with corporate compliance.
• Demonstrates cost effectiveness in the use of supplies and equipment.
• Attends regularly scheduled meetings and participates in committees as requested.
• Participates in clinical education activities.
• Assist in education of new staff members and nursing students.
• Complies with all policies, standards, mandatory training and requirements of Stormont Vail Health.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level