Registered Nurse - Endoscopy - Full Time Day

Guthrie Enterprise•Sayre, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) provides professional, comprehensive nursing care for patients in an acute care environment. This role is accountable for the delivery of coordinated, safe, compassionate, therapeutic, evidence-based quality care to patients and families, based on individual physical, emotional, and spiritual needs, and appropriate care strategies throughout the lifespan. The RN practices in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act in the state of employment, the American Nurses Association (ANA) Code of Ethics for Nurses, and the ANA scope and standards of practice. Essential functions and specific skills for the job are detailed in the unit-specific onboarding checklist and applicable specialty standards.

Requirements

Registered Nurse in the State of Practice.
BLS certification.
At least one year of experience as a Registered Nurse, or transitioned to the position from the Newly Licensed Registered Nurse Residency (NLRN) Program.
Meet the individual nursing unit specifications regarding educational requirements during employment.
Maintain BLS certification.

Nice To Haves

BSN in Nursing.
Specialty Certification.
ACLS certification (unit dependent).
PALS certification (unit dependent).

Responsibilities

Assesses, diagnoses, plans, implements, and evaluates patients' care.
Develops, updates, and coordinates the patients' plan of care to achieve patient goals and to optimize outcomes and transitions across the continuum.
Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate.
Performs and maintains the currency of essential competencies as required by a specific area of hire and population served.
Effectively advocates for ethical and holistic care by partnering in care planning to promote the autonomy, dignity, rights, values, and beliefs of those we serve.
Fosters a learning environment for patients/families, nursing, and other members of the healthcare team, including students.
Facilitates formal and informal learning for patients/families, nursing, other members of the healthcare team, and community.
Accountable for safety, identifies and corrects problems, and integrates evidence and best practice into nursing care; uses data and evidence to improve patient outcomes.
Aligns patient safety, self-safety, and environmental safety as equally important for best outcomes.
Engages in ongoing professional development; practices at the top of license within the legal parameters of the Nurse Practice Act, the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses, and specialty standards.
Promotes a culture of inquiry that explores, integrates, and disseminates research and evidence-based practice.
Demonstrates leadership as change agents using the collaborative leadership skills of advocacy, influence and innovation.
In partnering with colleagues appropriately delegates, coordinates care, and collaborates with others as equal members of the inter-professional care team to integrate nursing knowledge.
Models professional behaviors as a representative of the nursing profession.
Participates in the planning and presentation of educational programs.
Proficiency in Information Technology, such as electronic health records, communication systems, computers, and equipment necessary to perform essential functions of the position.
Skilled to work with a wide range of staff as part of an interdisciplinary team, including physicians, nurses, and ancillary staff.
Ability to use independent, critical judgment in all aspects of patient care delivery.
Demonstrated interpersonal skills that convey a positive and supportive attitude.
Ability to effectively manage multiple responsibilities, urgent responses, and challenging situations.