Full Time Preop/PACU Registered Nurse (RN)

AMSURG•Mesquite, TX

13h

About The Position

Texas GI Endoscopy Center is among the top endoscopic surgery centers in Mesquite offering outstanding patient care in a comfortable environment. The physicians for Texas GI are multi-lingual providing care to patients who speak Spanish, Italian and Arabic. When you trust your healthcare to Texas GI, you are making a choice for convenience, affordability and high-quality care. We are currently searching for a Full Time GI Endoscopy Registered Nurse to work Mondays – Fridays (35+ hours) who can work cooperatively with staff and physicians and perform a variety of tasks. Major responsibility will be providing patient care throughout the endoscopy process; pre-procedure admission and assessment, post-procedure assessment and recovery, and occasionally administering IV conscious sedation during procedures. Responsible for monitoring the patient’s condition and vital signs. Monday - Friday No weekends Paid holidays off No call 1:1 - 1:2 ratios Flexible Schedule Excellent work environment Work/Life balance

Requirements

Must possess a High school graduate or GED certification, be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing, have a current state license to practice as a registered nurse, maintain basic cardiac life support certification and ACLS, evidence of leadership qualities, strong ethical and moral character references.
Must pass a background check and drug screen.
fully vaccinated for COVID-19

Responsibilities

Participates as a team member in support of the total peri-procedure process
Organizes time, equipment, supplies, and personnel to provide effective and efficient case management
Organizes nursing activities efficiently and effectively
Delegates activities appropriate to the abilities of available staff members
Considers cost containment by using supplies economically and in effective turnover time
Assists with supply, drug, and equipment inventories to maintain stock level and availability
Identifies the patient and correct interventions according to policy/procedure and communicates such information to all members of the healthcare team
Reviews patients’ medical records/needs to plan care with other healthcare team members
Provides comfort and reassurance to patient
Maintains patients’ privacy and dignity
Explains procedures and care to the patient
Assists with the proper and safe positioning of the patient
Administers medication per order of physician and based on condition of patient
Monitors patient condition and maintains accurate documentation pre-procedure, during procedure, and post-procedure
Provides continuity of patient care by communicating with other peri-procedure care personnel and documenting records accordingly
Responds in a timely manner to meet the needs of the patient and physician
Accurately comprehends and interprets verbal orders and direction
Documents patient-care records and other forms accurately following policies and procedures
Accurately advises others responsible for care of the patient about the patient’s status
Effectively organized time, equipment, supplies and personnel
Uses equipment effectively by anticipating patient needs and providing appropriate care
Confirms that proper techniques and procedures are used according to accepted standards of practice
Maintains order and cleanliness of the pre-procedure area
Performs thorough pre-procedure patient assessment required in the outpatient setting
Assists in assessing the physical and emotional status of the patient prior to admission
Provides pre-procedure instruction and explanation of patient rights and responsibilities
Describes the peri-procedure experience to the patient/significant other, including what to expect before, during, and after the procedure, and how the significant other will participate
Obtains pertinent patient records prior to patient’s arrival
Performs all pre-procedure testing (glucose or pregnancy testing)
Reports all abnormal values to anesthesia provider/MD
Explains informed consent for procedure, patients’ rights/responsibilities, and pre-procedure/post-procedure instructions
Obtains necessary signatures
Informs patient about routine care and procedures related to the peri-procedure experience
Discusses all findings with anesthesia provider prior to anesthesia provider’s pre-procedure evaluation of patient
Provides comfort and reassurance to the patient and supports the patient’s right to privacy, dignity, and confidentiality
Documents pre-procedure care according to policy/procedure
Ensures that the patient’s chart is complete on day before surgery is scheduled
Provides moderate sedation for patients not receiving general anesthesia
Assists with patient care in an endoscopy room as needed
Maintains order and cleanliness of post-procedure area
Performs safe and individualized nursing care for the patient in the immediate post-procedure/post anesthesia period
Assesses and documents the patient’s physical and emotional status upon arrival in the recovery room
Documents post anesthesia care and identity of second person in the recovery room during the patient’s recovery from anesthesia/sedation according to approved policies and procedures
Provides nursing care to meet patient needs related to surgical condition and type of anesthesia administered
Monitors patients and informs MD or CRNA of observed complications
Performs thorough post-procedure patient assessment prior to discharge of the patient
Assists in assessing the physical and emotional status of the patient in preparation for discharge
Develops a plan of care for the patient based on the assessment data
Reviews post-procedure instructions and prescriptions from the MD with patient and significant other and documents in patient’s medical record
Informs patient and family about appropriate care and procedure to follow upon returning home
Determines that patient/family understand conditions that require immediate care/method to obtain immediate care
Provides comfort and reassurance to the patient and promotes privacy and dignity