REGISTERED NURSE - GI LAB- FULL TIME - Dayshift

Meadville Medical Center•Meadville, PA

1d•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).