REGISTERED NURSE - ENDOSCOPY UNIT - PRN
About The Position
This role is for a Registered Nurse in the Endoscopy Unit, working on a PRN (as needed) basis. The nurse will be involved in patient preparation for endoscopy, including pre-admission assessments, providing instructions, and ensuring all necessary documentation is complete. They will assist physicians and other staff during procedures, including administering moderate sedation under supervision, and ensuring equipment is ready. In the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU), the nurse will receive patients, assess their condition, monitor recovery, administer medications, and provide discharge instructions according to center policy. Effective communication and adherence to center policies are crucial throughout all stages of patient care.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited School of Registered Nursing.
- Active Florida RN license.
- Minimum of One (1) year experience in outpatient endoscopy, medical surgical unit, or GI lab.
- Current CPR certification.
Nice To Haves
- CGRN preferred.
- Must obtain ACLS certification within 3 months of employment.
Responsibilities
- Participates in the preparation of the patient for endoscopy.
- Performs pre-admission assessment (telephone or in-person).
- Provides pre-procedure instructions.
- Ensures all appropriate data is in the patient’s record prior to admission or immediately following admission and prior to procedural intervention.
- Communicates abnormal and/or extensive medical history to the physician/anesthesiologist.
- Maintains communication with reception areas and procedure rooms for efficient patient flow and family communication.
- Assists physician, nurse extender and/or GI tech in the procedure room.
- Ensures “Time Out“ has been completed per Center policy.
- Provides Moderate Sedation under the direct supervision of the physician following Center policy.
- Ensures completeness of pathology requisitions and photographs as applicable.
- Positions patient as indicated, paying attention to any previous restrictions of movement.
- Assists Tech as necessary in set up of all equipment and supplies.
- Checks video processor, printer and suction for proper working order.
- Receives patient from procedure rooms in the PACU area.
- Assesses patient’s condition on admission and throughout stay in recovery as per Center policy.
- Participates in Hand Off Communication policy.
- Observes and monitors the post-op procedure patient and documents appropriately.
- Administers medications, IV’s and treatments; observes patient’s reaction and acts appropriately in the event of adverse reactions.
- Assures the two person requirement rule for PACU is observed.
- Provides a summary of post-op/discharge instructions to each patient.
- Discharges patient according to Center policy.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
