Registered Nurse Endoscopy

Brown Medicine•Providence, RI

4d•$36 - $71•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direct supervision of the Clinical Manager (or designee), the Registered Nurse Endoscopy implements, supervises, and evaluates the nursing care of each patient using a nursing process and in accordance with established hospital and departmental policies and procedures. This role involves planning care from admission to discharge, with consideration for the aging process throughout the lifespan, including all developmental stages and cultural patterns. Brown University Health employees are expected to role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence.

Requirements

Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to patients with consideration of aging processes, human development stages, and cultural patterns in each step of the care process.
Current licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Rhode Island or in another state that participates in the Nurse Licensure Compact.
Successful completion of the Hospital's Patient Care Delivery Orientation Program, which includes entry-level credentialing of selected skills.
Certified in Basic Cardiac Life Support.
ACLS certification required.
Two years of medical-surgical nursing experience.
Two years of telemetry experience.

Nice To Haves

Two years Endoscopy experience

Responsibilities

Consistently applies the corporate values of respect, honesty, and fairness, and the constant pursuit of excellence in improving the health status of the people of the region.
Is responsible for knowing and acting in accordance with the principles of the Brown University Health Corporate Compliance Program and Code of Conduct.
Responsible for the safe delivery of patient care.
Provides direct nursing care to patients with complex needs.
Implements the steps of the nursing process (assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, and evaluation) and integrates these activities with all members of the health care team.
Delegates and supervises nursing care activities provided by personnel assigned to assist in the provision of nursing care.
Evaluates the effectiveness of patient care activities and assures compliance to standards.
Manages the implementation of therapeutic/diagnostic orders as per policy.
Evaluates and communicates to physician patient response and condition changes.
Keeps family informed of care status and changes in that status.
Coordinates discharge planning for patients and families utilizing hospital and community resources.
Teaches patients and families in accordance with standards and patient teaching guidelines.
Maintains patient and family confidentiality according to hospital policy.
Serves as an active patient and family advocate.
Documents according to policy and procedure.
Maintains Basic Life Support certification and initiates CPR in case of cardiopulmonary arrest.
Demonstrates adherence to Universal Precautions, Safety Programs, and other infection control measures.
Reviews fire, disaster, and infection control procedures.
Demonstrates ability to perform responsibilities in emergency/code situations and checks emergency equipment.
Reports unsafe situations to the Registered Nurse or Clinical Manager.
Lifts correctly to avoid injury and utilizes assistive devices when available.
Maintains an environment conducive to patient comfort and safety.
Exercises proper care in the use of equipment and reports need for repair.
Utilizes side rails and restraints in accordance with Nursing procedure and policy.
Adheres to fall precaution protocol and constant observation protocols as assigned.
Engages in life-long learning to expand capacity of self and others.
Meets and maintains credentialing requirements according to nursing policy and procedures.
Maintains a pattern of reliable attendance, punctuality, and completion of timely work assignments.
Responds willingly to the special needs of the department (i.e., flexibility with time).
Utilizes time, equipment, and supplies in a cost-effective manner.
Participates in unit activities including meetings and projects such as Quality Assessment and Improvement.
Participates in the orientation of all team members.
Participates in appropriate staff education programs to maintain and expand job knowledge and skills.
Establishes annual developmental goals in collaboration with Clinical Manager.
Utilizes appropriate resources in administering care to patients and families.
Participates in the preceptor program as assigned.
Contributes to ongoing performance appraisals of personnel as determined by the Clinical Manager.
Assumes charge position responsibilities for the patient care unit as delegated.
Works with faculty and students of academic affiliation to meet learner objectives.
Updates knowledge of professional nursing, medical, technical, and technological developments.
Participates with others to implement accepted clinical advancements into practice.
Incorporates approved research findings into practice with nursing leadership.
Consults with nurses with advanced clinical expertise on an as-needed basis.
Monitors the patient during the administration of Conscious Sedation according to policy.
Monitors the patient post-procedure for complications.
Assists physician performing endoscopic procedures, including preparing and administering medications and retrieving, passing, and handling instruments/supplies.
Ensures all necessary equipment and supplies are set up in the procedure room prior to examination.
Monitors the inventory of medical supplies and equipment and ensures adequate levels are maintained.
Assists with cleaning, disinfecting, and maintaining endoscopes and accessories according to policy and procedure.
Performs specimen testing when directed while following guidelines for handling specimens.