RN- Endoscopy

Trinity Health•Ann Arbor, MI

23h

About The Position

The Registered Nurse - Endoscopy works in Trinity Health Ann Arbor’s Endoscopy Department, which provides diagnostic and therapeutic services in four procedure rooms. Services include colonoscopy and endoscopic ultrasound (EUS), esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD), bronchoscopy, robotic Ions, endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS), and endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP). The nurse provides individualized, person-centered care by assessing patients, applying critical thinking, developing and revising evidence-based plans of care, and supporting patient and family education and discharge readiness. The role also involves clear communication and documentation, collaboration with colleagues and other disciplines, and contributing to a positive patient experience. The position is full-time, with a day shift listed as available and rotating shift also stated in the posting.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited nursing program.
New hires must have a BSN or agree in writing to obtain a BSN within five years of hire or transfer to an RN role.
Current Michigan nursing license.
BLS certification.
Knowledge of nursing theory, practice, and age-specific needs.
Interpersonal skills to initiate and maintain collegial relationships with coworkers and therapeutic relationships with patients and families.
Critical-thinking skills necessary to perform the principal duties and responsibilities.
Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail when planning and performing professional nursing care.

Responsibilities

Assess patients holistically, considering physical, psychosocial, emotional, age-specific, cultural, and spiritual factors.
Gather and analyze patient information and respond appropriately to patient situations.
Develop, implement, evaluate, and revise individualized plans of care using evidence-based interventions and standards of care.
Identify needs and begin planning care across the continuum while considering patient and family preferences.
Identify patient and family education needs and develop and implement teaching plans based on evidence-based practice.
Use teach-back methodology and seek additional education resources when needed.
Identify resources needed for discharge readiness and begin discharge planning in collaboration with other disciplines.
Create an environment that promotes a positive patient experience.
Communicate and document accurate, timely, concise, and thorough information, including in the EMR.
Communicate patient status, priority goals, and interventions to colleagues and other disciplines during consultation, rounds, and handoffs.
Maintain cooperative relationships, approach conflict constructively, identify problems, offer solutions, and participate in resolving them.