Endo Manager, RN (68565)

United Digestive•Watkinsville, GA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

In collaboration with the Director of Endoscopy, the Endo Manager, RN is responsible for the routine functioning of the Endoscopy Center. This role involves assessing, planning, implementing, and coordinating patient care from admission to discharge. The Registered Nurse Manager (RN) assists in achieving patient outcomes aligned with the facility's mission. They provide individualized and specialized nursing care to patients within the endoscopy center, adhering to physician's orders, recognized nursing techniques, Georgia's legal aspects of nursing practice, and the Center's policies and procedures. The role requires planning, executing, and evaluating nursing care throughout the patient's experience. The individual must be self-directed and capable of working independently with minimal supervision.

Requirements

State Licensure as Registered Nurse (RN) required
Experience in surgical services and or GI endoscopy required
BLS required
Good clinical assessment skills
Flexibility
Basic computer skills are necessary

Nice To Haves

2 years management experience preferred
ACLS certification recommended

Responsibilities

Assess the need for nursing care based on the schedule.
Ensure the development of a staffing pattern to promote nursing care commensurate with these needs.
Determine staff needs, develop/adjust time schedules, and ensure appropriate assignments in accordance with staff abilities, patient needs, and scheduling needs.
Define nursing care needs in complex situations and identify nursing interventions to meet those needs.
Demonstrate knowledge of policies and procedures when assigning and administering nursing care.
Demonstrate knowledge of personnel handbook policies.
Assist in continuing education activities for nursing personnel.
Provide direction/consultation to nursing staff, guiding them in the implementation of the nursing process.
Maintain a safe environment for patients.
Provide patient education.
Document on all forms as required.
Administer medication as directed by the physician under the guidelines of the State Board of Nursing.
Communicate/interpret both standards and policies to staff, holding them accountable for maintaining current knowledge of policies and procedures.
Facilitate quality improvement in the delivery of care.
Maintain open positive communication with nursing personnel and other health professionals.
Conduct documented staff meetings and in-services.
Communicate with patients, families/significant others.
Maintain professionalism within the company.
Maintain confidentiality of patient and personnel information.
Participate in continuing education programs.
Participate on committees as assigned.
Assume responsibility for performance management, consult with Directors as appropriate.
Perform performance evaluations, counsel, and utilize the disciplinary process and document as appropriate.
Facilitate efficient patient flow and bed management.
Function as a professional role model: demonstrate effective listening skills, encourage team participation in problem-solving and achievement of goals.
Demonstrate awareness of cost-effective resource utilization.
Demonstrate enthusiasm, energy, motivation, and creativity as a team member.
Supervise RN, LPN, and unlicensed personnel.
Work collaboratively with endoscopy manager, business office staff, clinical staff, and physicians.
Communicate effectively with Clinical and Medical Directors.
Successfully cross-train to perform other tasks in the endoscopy center.