Experienced Registered Nurse, Endoscopy, Opportunities at Select Campuses

St. Luke’s University Health Network•Easton, PA

16h•Onsite

About The Position

St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care. Nurses are pivotal to providing the care that is needed and demanded in our communities. At St. Luke's, we are proud to be the forerunners of that higher quality standard. Our philosophy and professional practice model are our commitment to safe, compassionate and quality patient centered care. Nursing uniquely leaves a lasting impression on patients and families who rely on these skills. Here at St. Luke’s, PCRAFT values are the guiding core principles of our health care team and the qualities we strive for with every encounter. Pride, caring, respect, accountability, flexibility and teamwork are the qualities our team will deliver every time.  As a patient or prospective employee, you can count on every member of the St. Luke’s team to display PCRAFT values in every situation. St. Luke’s is a regional leader in prevention, diagnosis and treatment of digestive disorders. Our team of gastroenterologists, surgeons, nurses and cancer specialists are committed to providing high quality care and advanced treatment options to our patients. St. Luke’s Endoscopy nurses function as essential members of the healthcare teams, preparing patients for procedures and helping during those procedures along with screenings. Hospital Locations - openings may vary by campus availability: Allentown Campus Anderson Campus, Easton - no openings Bethlehem Campus Easton Campus - no openings Grand View Campus, Sellersville - no openings Sacred Heart Campus, Allentown - no openings SHIFT DETAILS: Days with hours varying based on the needs of the department. Apply now to talk to a recruiter about our current openings! Full time, 40 hours per week Part time, less than 40 hours per week On-Call responsibilities required (includes holiday) Per Diem (if available), minimum of 2 shifts/month

Requirements

One year medical surgical /endoscopy experience.
Evidence of successful completion of BLS Course by completion of orientation.
Evidence of successful completion of ACLS Course within one year.
Registered Nurse with current license to practice in the State of Pennsylvania or New Jersey (Warren Campus).

Nice To Haves

Gastroenterology (GI) certification encouraged.
Basic computer skills preferre d.

Responsibilities

Performs in depth, systematic assessment of all assigned patients.
Formulates collaborative and individualized plan of care and identifies expected patient outcomes, using the nursing process and prioritizes patient care consistently utilizing available resources cooperatively with ancillary, nursing and other patient-team personnel to maintain standards for professional nursing practice.
Assists the physician with diagnostic/therapeutic procedures within or outside of the department; cleans and sets-up room and equipment appropriately for each case scheduled.
De monstrates competency in caring for patients receiving conscious sedation.
Processes specimens according to current policies and procedures.
Maintains reports and statistics of procedures.
Demonstrates effective patient/family teaching abilities.
Functions as a professional role model and resource person providing guidance to co-workers.
Demonstrates/models the Network’s Service Excellence Standards of Performance in interactions with all customers (internal and external).
Maintains confidentiality of all materials handled within the Network/ Entity as well as the proper release of information.
Complies with Network and departmental policies regarding attendance and dress code.