Gastro Diagnostic RN PRN

HCA Healthcare•Savannah, GA

13h•Onsite

About The Position

The Gastro Diagnostic Registered Nurse works collaboratively with other healthcare team members to promote and optimize health, prevent illness and injury, alleviate suffering through diagnosis and treatment of human responses, and advocate for individuals and families. The RN incorporates factors from Watson’s theory into practice and follows hospital policies and procedures, the Georgia Nurse Practice Act, professional nursing standards, the Code of Ethics for Nursing, and the institution’s nursing philosophy and Professional Practice Model. The nurse also complies with the Memorial Health Compliance Program, related policies, procedures, and Code of Business Practices, and reports perceived or actual non-compliance. The role includes evaluating patients before procedures, preparing patients, providing education to patients and families, and participating in procedural safety protocols. The RN monitors and documents patient condition, responds to emergencies, and delivers evidence-based, patient-centered care as part of an interdisciplinary team. Self/preferential scheduling is posted four weeks in advance. On-call work is required during select non-business hours.

Requirements

Registered Nurse (RN) qualification; an associate degree, bachelor’s degree, or registered nurse diploma is accepted.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) must be obtained within 60 days of employment start date.
Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
No experience required.
No travel required.
On-call availability during select non-business hours.

Responsibilities

Evaluate patients prior to surgery.
Educate patients and families about the procedure and peri-operative process.
Prepare patients, including providing intravenous therapy and preoperative medications and verifying the surgical site.
Participate in surgical site verification, briefings, time-outs, debriefings, and universal protocols in accordance with hospital policy.
Recognize and respond to patient emergencies.
Deliver high-quality, patient-centered care while managing evidence-based practices and continuous improvement initiatives.
Collaborate as an integral member of an interdisciplinary team that includes providers, surgeons, and surgical technologists.
Apply the nursing process, critical thinking, scientific judgment, technical skills, and leadership to independently deliver safe nursing care.
Assess and monitor patients throughout the shift and thoroughly document changes in condition and care provided.
Educate patients and families or caregivers about medical conditions, treatment, and follow-up measures.
Comply with hospital policies, professional nursing standards, the Georgia Nurse Practice Act, the nursing Code of Ethics, and the institution’s nursing philosophy and Professional Practice Model.
Comply with the Memorial Health Compliance Program and report perceived or actual non-compliance.

Benefits

Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine coverage
Free counseling and referral services
Paid time off and paid family leave
Long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay, based on years of service
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Flexible spending accounts
Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, and certification support
Dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
Fertility and family-building benefits
Adoption assistance
Life insurance and supplemental health protection plans
Auto and home insurance
Legal counseling
Identity theft protection and consumer discounts
Self/preferential scheduling posted four weeks in advance
Ongoing investment in surgical equipment and instruments
Opportunities to provide input through rounding with unit leaders