Registered Nurse, Procedural Endoscopy - Per Diem, 8hr Days

Cedars-Sinai•Beverly Hills, CA

17h•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Nurse, Procedural provides individualized and specialized nursing care to patients in accordance with physician's orders, recognized nursing techniques, legal aspects of current nurse practice within the state of California and Center policies and procedures. Functions collaboratively with physicians and staff, exhibiting teamwork characteristics. Demonstrates initiative, insight and good judgment in decision-making.

Requirements

Positive interpersonal skills
High degree of respect for patients, physicians, and coworkers
Outstanding people skills
Current RN license in the state of California
Knowledge of recognized nursing techniques
Understanding of legal aspects of current nurse practice
Ability to function collaboratively with physicians and staff
Demonstrates initiative, insight and good judgment in decision-making
Ability to perform pre, during, and post-procedure patient assessments
Proficiency in maintaining accurate medical records
Strong communication skills
Ability to investigate and intervene in problem situations
Knowledge of Standard Precautions and proper use of personal protective equipment
Ability to assist in maintaining supply and medication inventory
Ability to assist physicians in procedures
Ability to maintain sterility and cleanliness of procedure rooms
Ability to set up and test endoscopy equipment
Ability to escalate situations and report errors
Willingness to be cross-trained for pre and post-operative care

Responsibilities

Evaluates and completes an assessment of patient needs to provide supportive care before, during and after procedures.
Maintains accurate and complete medical records and assists with completing the procedure log.
Clearly and accurately communicates pertinent information to physicians and co-workers.
Investigates and intervenes in problem situations, reporting information to supervisor as appropriate and providing complete and accurate documentation.
Follows Standard Precautions and uses personal protective equipment as appropriate and required.
Assists in maintaining an adequate inventory of supplies and medications.
Assists the physician in the performance of procedures.
Responsible for maintaining the sterility and cleanliness of the procedure room and for setting up and testing the functionality of endoscopy equipment prior to the start of the procedure.
Escalates situations beyond capability or job responsibilities to appropriate personnel. Reports and communicates errors.
May be cross trained to provide pre and post-operative nursing care. Patients may require pre-operative nursing care prior to setting up and working in the procedure room. Assistance in the post-operative care area may also be required. Once trained to work in pre-and post-operative area may be assigned to cover lunches, breaks or full shifts as needed.
Other duties as assigned