Registered Nurse - PRN

Amsurg Corp.•Lancaster, PA

51d

About The Position

AMSURG is an independent leader in ambulatory surgery center services, operating a network of more than 250 surgery centers nationwide. In partnership with physicians and health systems, the organization delivers high-quality care for patients across a diverse spectrum of medical specialties, including gastroenterology, ophthalmology and orthopedics. To learn more about AMSURG, visit: https://www.amsurg.com/.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
Current state license to practice as a registered nurse
Maintain basic cardiac life support certification and ACLS
1 year of experience as a registered nurse

Responsibilities

Proactively participates as a team member in support of the total endoscopy process
Organizes time, equipment, supplies, and personnel to provide effective and efficient case management
Supervises and directs patient care in the endoscopy room
Verifies patient procedure prior to transport to procedure room
Participates in time out in procedure room
Uses safe surgery check list
Organizes nursing activities efficiently and effectively
Delegates activities appropriate to the abilities of available staff members
Considers cost containment by using supplies economically and by managing efficient turnover time
Assists with supplies, drugs, and equipment inventories to maintain stock level and availability
Addresses patient needs specific to the endoscopy procedure
Using two patient identifiers, identifies the patient and correct procedure, according to policy and procedures and communicates with the healthcare team
Reviews patient's medical record and needs to provide continuity of care, collaboratively with other members of the healthcare team; communicates variances appropriately to other healthcare team members
Provides comfort and reassurance to patient
Maintains patient's privacy and dignity
Explains procedure(s) and plan of care to the patient
Works collaboratively with the healthcare team to prepare the procedure room according to requirements of patient, physician, and procedure to includes, but not be limited to assembling and providing properly functioning equipment, supplies, and instruments
Works collaboratively with the surgical/procedure team to verify high level disinfection and/or sterility of instruments and supplies according to policy and procedure
Assists with the appropriate and safe positioning of the patient according to patient needs and planned procedure; monitors throughout procedure
Administers medication(s), per order of physician
Handles tissue specimens correctly and accurately according to policy and procedures
Logs specimens
Monitors patient condition and maintains accurate logistics and timely documentation per policy and procedure
Accurately comprehends and interprets physician orders and direction, following policy and procedures
Works collaboratively with the healthcare team to ensure continuity of patient care
Performs other miscellaneous duties as assigned