Registered Nurse, Endoscopy

Lifepoint Health • Paris, TX

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About The Position

Endo RN provides direct patient care to patients using the nursing process in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice.
Reports to: Director of Endoscopy Department

FLSA: Non-exempt

Education: Associate's degree in nursing Required; bachelor's degree in nursing Preferred

Requirements

• Current RN to practice in the state of (TX);
• New Graduates may work under a TX provisional license for up to 6 months with the expectation that an RN license will be obtained within the first 6 months of employment. If an RN license is not earned within 6 months of employment, the provisional licensee must immediately cease practicing in a licensed nursing position.
• BCLS
• ACLS & PALS required within 6 months of hire
• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Nice To Haves

• bachelor's degree in nursing Preferred

Responsibilities

• Performs plan of care intervention, including medication administration, specimen collection, clinical treatments, as well as other medical care treatment.
• Documents patient care given.
• Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate to care team, physician, patient, and family.
• Assists patients with performing activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation.
• Collaborates as needed across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including patient transfer, discharge, referral and spiritual/psychosocial support needs.
• Evaluates learning needs of patient and/or family and provides patient/family education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances.
• Works as an advocate for the physical and emotional well-being of the patient.
• Review and comply with LifePoint Code of Conduct and all relevant Company and Division policies and procedures.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees