Registered Nurse Endoscopy II, Pool - Endoscopy Center of Western New York

SCA Health•Eggertsville, NY

About The Position

SCA Health is hiring a Registered Nurse (RN) Endoscopy for the Endoscopy Center of Western New York. The RN develops and implements individualized perioperative plans of care, monitors patients through recovery from anesthesia and endoscopic procedures, and evaluates progress toward expected outcomes. The role provides safe, age-specific, culturally competent, ethical care while protecting patient rights, dignity, privacy, and confidentiality. The RN collaborates with patients, support persons, physicians, teammates, and other stakeholders across the continuum of care, and follows facility policies, regulatory and accreditation standards, and professional guidelines.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Current state nursing licensure in good standing.
Successful completion of BLS or BCLS within 90 days of employment, or documentation of current BLS/BCLS certification.
Successful completion of ACLS within 90 days of employment, or documentation of current ACLS certification.
If pediatric care is included in the facility’s scope of services, successful completion of PALS within 90 days of employment or documentation of current PALS certification.

Nice To Haves

One year of GI, OR, and/or medical/surgical nursing experience.
Specialty certification in GI Nursing.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement individualized perioperative plans of care, protecting patients from injury and infection and following safety procedures, Universal Protocol, site validation, and time-out requirements.
Handle specimens according to facility policies and procedures; follow standard precautions and use personal protective equipment.
Administer medications safely using the eight rights of medication administration and practice and monitor aseptic technique.
Manage patient recovery from moderate sedation and monitored anesthesia care; assess patient status and provide nursing care and monitoring in accordance with facility policies and procedures.
Perform interventions to maintain tissue perfusion and the function of the patient’s genitourinary, gastrointestinal, musculoskeletal, endocrine, respiratory, cardiovascular, and neurological systems, as well as fluid, electrolyte, and acid-base balances, at or above baseline levels.
Ensure scopes are prepared for use according to policies, procedures, and manufacturer instructions; maintain endoscopy instruments and accessories and troubleshoot or recognize malfunctions.
Perform interventions to ensure the patient is or returns to normothermia by the end of the immediate postoperative period.
Assess the patient’s or designated support person’s knowledge and provide education on expected psychosocial responses, nutrition, medications, pain management, and expected responses to the procedure.
Involve patients or designated support persons in decisions about perioperative care and rehabilitation.
Communicate patient status to relevant parties, transfer care as applicable, and provide accurate, concise, pertinent hand-off reports.
Delegate tasks in accordance with applicable Nurse Practice Act, nursing-board or registration requirements, state laws, and job descriptions.
Document episodes of care accurately, timely, completely, and legibly.
Collaborate and communicate effectively with the care team and stakeholders; serve on a multidisciplinary team in planning patient care.
Participate in quality review, performance improvement projects, performance appraisal, team meetings, trainings, and daily safety huddles.
Use problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills to foster effective work relationships; maintain required competencies and pursue professional growth.
Act as a patient advocate and maintain the privacy and confidentiality of individuals and health information.
Comply with SCA and facility policies and procedures, regulatory and accreditation standards, and professional guidelines.
Demonstrate fiscal responsibility and perform other duties as assigned.