REGISTERED NURSE - GI LAB- FULL TIME - Dayshift

Meadville Medical Center • Meadville, PA

17h • Onsite

About The Position

Coordinate total nursing care for GI patients using SGNA standards, ASPAN standards, nursing standards and the nursing process; meets and strives to exceed customer expectations through teamwork and continuous quality improvement.

Requirements

• Current PA State registered nursing license.
• Professional knowledge of nursing theory and practice at a level normally acquired through the completion of an accredited school of nursing.
• Communication skills necessary to effectively: Provide instruction to the patient and /or significant other. Provide explanations to the patient and/or significant other. Explain nursing interventions. Communicate with other members of the health team.
• Analytical skills necessary to develop and implement a plan for nursing care appropriate to the patient, and to solve problems concerning the patient's mental or physical well-being.
• Ability to concentrate and prioritize, plan and perform nursing care, resolve patient care problems, and interact with patients, families, and other team members - often during stressful situations.
• ACLS required.

Responsibilities

• Reports pertinent observations, changes, and reactions of patients to the appropriate person (physician, manager, supervisor, etc.).
• Records patient observations, changes, and reactions accurately, concisely, and legibly.
• Assesses, plans, implements, and documents health teaching of GI conditions and diseases, treatment plans, lifestyle and dietary changes needed, and beneficial preventive healthcare activities.
• Educates patient, family, and/or significant other regarding procedures, tests, and medications related to GI procedures.
• Communicates with and serves as liaison between the family, the patient's family and the physician.
• Communicates scheduling needs of patients/physicians to GI Lab Clinical Team Leader or Manager.
• Communicates equipment and supply needs of physicians and staff to Clinical Team Leader or Manager.
• Participates in "time out" prior to all procedures.
• Assesses the patient's medical status and nursing needs prior to, during and following procedures.
• Develops and implements an individual plan of care designed to meet the standards of care, with revisions made to the plan as the patient's condition and needs change.
• Directs, supervises, and evaluates nursing care provided to GI patients and administers direct care, using professional nursing skills and judgments as required.
• Assists physicians with patient rounds, procedures and exams.
• Maintains current credentialing in the cleaning, high-level disinfection, and preparation of endoscopes/accessories.
• Processes repairs on endoscopes and accessories.
• Properly obtains and processes lab and pathology specimens.
• Collects appropriate data for quality improvement and budgeting activities.
• Able to "trouble-shoot" equipment.
• Knowledgeable about infection control issues related to GI Lab specific procedures.
• Knowledgeable about the safe handling of cautery equipment.
• Speaks slowly, clearly and directly in a normal tone of voice (geriatric).
• Does not trivialize feelings (teens).
• Allows parents/caregiver to be present as permitted (teens).
• Is sensitive to patient's perception of body image (teens).
• Is perceptive to the impact of changing life roles (all ages).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree