Endo Nurse, LPN (70417)
About The Position
Provides individualized and specialized nursing care to patients within the endoscopy center in accordance with physicians' orders, recognized nursing techniques, applicable legal requirements for nursing practice in Georgia, and the center's policies and procedures. The nurse plans, executes, and evaluates patient nursing care and performs functions delegated and assigned by a Registered Nurse. In uncomplicated situations, the LPN works with minimal guidance and supervision; in more complex situations, the LPN assists the Registered Nurse. The nurse may be asked to supervise the Endoscopy Center when the Charge Nurse is absent, provided a registered nurse is on site. The role requires successful cross-training to perform other tasks in the endoscopy center. Work may occasionally be required at another Endoscopy Center.
Requirements
- Current State of Georgia license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
- Maintain Basic Cardiac Life Support certification.
- Complete the Airway Management Module before administering IV conscious sedation.
- Score 100% on the conscious sedation module post-test.
- Be self-directed and able to work independently.
- Successfully cross-train to perform other tasks in the endoscopy center.
- Ability to work under stress.
- Good visual acuity.
- Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl; reach and grasp; use fine finger movements; and discern temperature, texture, size, and shape by touch.
- Ability to stand and walk for extensive periods and lift and carry items weighing up to 25 pounds.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in GI endoscopy is preferred.
- Membership in GI specialty or other local, state, or national professional societies is encouraged.
- ACLS certification is recommended but optional.
Responsibilities
- Plan, execute, and evaluate nursing care provided to patients.
- Provide individualized and specialized nursing care in accordance with physicians' orders, recognized nursing techniques, Georgia nursing-practice requirements, and center policies and procedures.
- Perform functions delegated and assigned by the Registered Nurse.
- Assist the Registered Nurse in more complex situations and work with minimal guidance in uncomplicated situations.
- May supervise the Endoscopy Center in the Charge Nurse's absence when a registered nurse is on site.
- Successfully cross-train to perform other tasks in the endoscopy center.
- Occasionally work at another Endoscopy Center.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
