Registered Nurse-Hourly

AMSURG•Wayne, NJ

33d

About The Position

Provide direct nursing care to patients before, during, and after endoscopic procedures. Serve as a circulating nurse in the procedure room. Prepare procedure rooms, equipment, and supplies for upper endoscopy, colonoscopy and sigmoidoscopy. Collaborate with gastroenterologists, anesthesia providers, nurses, and endoscopy technicians to ensure safe patient care. Monitor patient condition and ensure patient safety during procedures. Ensure accurate documentation in accordance with regulatory and facility standards. Educate patients and families on pre-operative and post-operative care. Follow infection control, safety, and ASC protocols. Uses equipment effectively following manufacturer’s instruction for use Uses proper techniques and procedures according to accepted standards of practice Assists with inventory of supplies, drugs, and equipment to maintain availability and stock levels in the admission area Maintains order and cleanliness of Pre Op/Admitting area Actively participates as a team member in support of the total pre-anesthesia care process Per Center Policy, uses two patient identifiers, identifies and validates the patient and procedure to be performed Administers medications following physician orders and standards of care Considers cost containment by using supplies economically and by managing efficient turnover time

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited or state board of nursing approved Registered/Professional Nursing program (AAS RN)
NJ State licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN)
BLS/ACLS
Good IV skills.
Ambulatory surgery center or endoscopy experience: 1 year
Demonstrates basic computer skills
This position requires availability for no less than 2 shifts per month with at least one being a weekend shift (630a-1230p)

Nice To Haves

Certification in Gastroenterology Nursing or related field
Bachelor’s degree in nursing.

Responsibilities

Provide direct nursing care to patients before, during, and after endoscopic procedures.
Serve as a circulating nurse in the procedure room.
Prepare procedure rooms, equipment, and supplies for upper endoscopy, colonoscopy and sigmoidoscopy.
Collaborate with gastroenterologists, anesthesia providers, nurses, and endoscopy technicians to ensure safe patient care.
Monitor patient condition and ensure patient safety during procedures.
Ensure accurate documentation in accordance with regulatory and facility standards.
Educate patients and families on pre-operative and post-operative care.
Follow infection control, safety, and ASC protocols.
Uses equipment effectively following manufacturer’s instruction for use
Uses proper techniques and procedures according to accepted standards of practice
Assists with inventory of supplies, drugs, and equipment to maintain availability and stock levels in the admission area
Maintains order and cleanliness of Pre Op/Admitting area
Actively participates as a team member in support of the total pre-anesthesia care process
Per Center Policy, uses two patient identifiers, identifies and validates the patient and procedure to be performed
Administers medications following physician orders and standards of care
Considers cost containment by using supplies economically and by managing efficient turnover time