ASC Endoscopy Registered Nurse - ARD
About The Position
The Endoscopy Registered Nurse - Admit, Recovery, Discharge (ARD) delivers nursing care during admission, procedural, and recovery phases of endoscopic procedures, with a focus on patient safety, comfort, and a positive clinical experience. The role includes assessing patients, administering ordered care, supporting recovery, preparing patients for discharge, and maintaining accurate documentation. The nurse collaborates with physicians and care teams, contributes to quality and safety initiatives, assists with staff orientation and training, and helps maintain clinical supplies, equipment, and the facility environment. The position reports to the Manager of Operations.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
- Licensure as an RN in the State of Illinois.
- ACLS certification per American Heart Association guidelines required within 90 days of employment.
- CPR certification per American Heart Association guidelines required within 30 days of hire.
- Ability to control emotions and maintain composure under stress, using tact and good judgment and adjusting to different personalities and situations.
- Maintain professional behavior.
- Manual dexterity to use a keyboard and handle equipment and appliances.
- Ability to push, pull, stoop, bend, lift, and twist.
- Ability to stand and walk for long periods.
- Must appear well groomed.
Nice To Haves
- Three to five years of nursing experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Greet patients and assist them with changing into appropriate attire.
- Complete comprehensive pre-operative assessments and document findings accurately.
- Administer pre-operative orders, including medications and IV therapy.
- Provide pre-operative education to patients and their families or support persons.
- Collaborate with healthcare team members regarding patient status and needs.
- Assess, monitor, and support patients throughout recovery.
- Administer ordered medications and treatments.
- Complete applicable recovery documentation and records.
- Prepare patients for discharge and provide home-care instructions and education materials.
- Discharge patients to a responsible adult as ordered by the proceduralist and in accordance with established guidelines.
- Cross-train and assist in additional clinical areas as needed to meet patient and operational needs.
- Provide orientation and training to new department staff.
- Collaborate with physicians and care teams to optimize patient outcomes.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized facility environment.
- Ensure patient comfort and safety, including monitoring vital signs and administering medications as ordered.
- Accurately and promptly document patient information, procedure logs, and required forms.
- Participate in quality assurance initiatives and follow Infection Control, OSHA, and organizational standards.
- Respond effectively to emergencies and assist with critical interventions.
- Use Springfield Clinic computers, phones, and multiple software systems appropriately and proficiently.
- Restock clinical supplies daily and maintain daily, weekly, and monthly electronic logs.
- Perform daily checks of crash carts, defibrillators, and medications, ensuring equipment is functional.
- Complete pre-procedure and post-procedure patient phone calls as needed.
- Comply with incident reporting policies and uphold Springfield Clinic’s Code of Conduct and Ethics Standards.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
