Endoscopy RN

University Cancer & Blood Center•Watkinsville, GA

26d

About The Position

University Cancer & Blood Center/University Health Alliance is seeking a full-time RN for its new Advanced Endoscopy of Georgia unit. The Endoscopy RN assists with daily clinical operations in preoperative and post-anesthesia care (PACU), following federal, state, and accreditation standards as well as facility policies and procedures. The position includes direct patient care and maintaining a clean, orderly, and safe environment. The RN must be willing and able to cross-train in multiple areas of the facility to support teamwork, workflow efficiency, and patient care needs.

Requirements

Current Georgia RN license.
Current BLS certification.
At least two years of clinical experience.
Ability to work independently and closely with a team.

Nice To Haves

Clinical experience emphasizing PACU, GI, surgery, or ER.

Responsibilities

Assess patients’ and significant others’ understanding of the disease process and need for surgical intervention.
Provide preoperative and postoperative teaching to patients and significant others.
Provide appropriate nursing management and interventions before and after surgery.
Assess patients’ level of recovery from anesthesia.
Provide effective postoperative airway management.
Assess and manage postoperative complications, including nausea and vomiting.
Assess and manage wounds to support uncomplicated healing.
Administer medications safely.
Manage preoperative and postoperative complications and emergencies.
Use aseptic technique and infection-control principles to establish and maintain intravenous access.
Initiate and follow procedure protocols.
Provide appropriate care to patients experiencing pain.
Document patient responses during the postoperative period.
Participate in developing and implementing activities and measures that promote quality care.
Follow medical-record policies and procedures when managing patient information.
Participate in medical-record QAPI.
Communicate respectfully and effectively, provide direct and honest feedback, and clarify differences with others.
Communicate and interact effectively with patients, families, internal and external clients, and colleagues from diverse backgrounds, using translation services when needed.
Remain open to new ideas and work effectively in a changing environment.
Understand, communicate about, and participate in the quality-improvement process.
Support initiatives designed to improve individual and organizational performance.
Provide appropriate patient care across the age span.
Cross-train in multiple facility areas to support teamwork, workflow efficiency, and patient care needs.