Registered Nurse (RN) Optimization/Navigator - Endoscopy

Surgery Partners Careers•Great Falls, MT

About The Position

At the Great Falls Clinic Hospital, we pride ourselves on providing high quality care and exceptional service to our patients. Here you will find excellent nurse to patient ratios. This allows us to provide more personalized care and create stronger connections. You will discover a culture of teamwork, compassion, and an opportunity for professional growth. POSITION OVERVIEW: Responsible for assessing the physical and psychological needs of patients and their families at the time decision for procedure is made. Assure surgical optimization through intake of a health history and identify potential risk factors that may require additional evaluation prior to procedure. Assist in determining admit status and location for procedures. Gather records from outside facilities that might assist in obtaining insurance authorization and accurate ASA classification for procedure. Order pre-operative studies as outlined by GFC-Anesthesia guidelines and communicate abnormalities to the physician. Place orders for procedure as directed by the physician. Cover vacancies within the Endoscopy department when needed and provide triage for Endoscopy patients when needed. Functions in the multidisciplinary team and serves as a patient advocate, liaison, advisor and educator to assist patient with navigating the continuum of care. Triaging of Endoscopy referrals to assure accurate and timely access. Support patients in their plan of care and ensure appropriate follow up for all Endoscopy needs. Gives directions to: LPN’s, CMA’s CNA’s and RN’s. Receives direction from: Providers and department leadership.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited program
Follows most current standards for continuing education requirements as dictated by State/Federal licensure requirements
At least 3 years of experience in nursing
Current RN License
BLS
Medical Terminology
Basic Nursing Principles and Procedures
Keyboarding Skills
Communication skills, both written and oral.
Time management, multitasking, performs research on clinical protocols and assists physicians to develop and maintain protocols.
Ability to provide empathetic and supportive counseling to patients with life-threatening disease.
Work effectively as a team member
Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position.

Nice To Haves

Experience in Endoscopy, preferred

Responsibilities

Assessing the physical and psychological needs of patients and their families
Assure surgical optimization through intake of a health history
Identify potential risk factors that may require additional evaluation prior to procedure
Assist in determining admit status and location for procedures
Gather records from outside facilities that might assist in obtaining insurance authorization and accurate ASA classification for procedure
Order pre-operative studies as outlined by GFC-Anesthesia guidelines and communicate abnormalities to the physician
Place orders for procedure as directed by the physician
Cover vacancies within the Endoscopy department when needed and provide triage for Endoscopy patients when needed
Functions in the multidisciplinary team and serves as a patient advocate, liaison, advisor and educator to assist patient with navigating the continuum of care
Triaging of Endoscopy referrals to assure accurate and timely access
Support patients in their plan of care and ensure appropriate follow up for all Endoscopy needs
Gives directions to: LPN’s, CMA’s CNA’s and RN’s