RN | Endoscopy Nurse | Concord Endoscopy Center | Part Time | Days

Concord Hospital•Concord, NH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Concord Endoscopy Center (CEC) RN uses established Society of Gastrointestinal Nurses and Associates (SGNA) standards, practices and guidelines as a reference to prepare patients for procedures, administer light to moderate sedation under the direction of the gastroenterologist and provides post procedure care for same-day patients over 16 years of age. He/she is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating nursing care for a group of population specific patients for the Concord Endoscopy Center, from simple to complex, with multi-system issues in a safe and therapeutic environment. The RN formulates a plan of care based on assessed data reflective of the patient's current status and past medical history. The CEC RN may assist the physician during procedures and be responsible for the care and processing of associated endoscopy equipment. Reports to the CEC Clinical Director.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing, BSN preferred.
Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers certification, or equivalent course credentialed by American Heart Association.
Current New Hampshire State Registered Nurse license.
Demonstrated proficiency in a clinical specialty such as endoscopy, ambulatory care nursing, intensive care unit or perioperative nursing with at least 2 years of experience.
Registered nurses with two or more years of medical/surgical acute care experience within the last ten years will be given consideration.
Demonstrated ability to effectively and positively interact with multi-disciplinary staff, patients, and others.
Demonstrated ability to perform as a member of a team.

Nice To Haves

ACLS within 6 months of hire date.

Responsibilities

Bases nursing actions by applying principles of purposeful, organized thinking to make clinical judgment/decisions.
Performs initial assessments, and reassessments on all patients.
Reports changes in the patient’s condition to the appropriate provider.
Provides education in response to identified needs.
Monitors and maintains infection control procedures and safety in all work environments.
Administers moderate sedation and other medications to patients as ordered.
Documents patient response to each phase of the patient’s procedure experience.
Manages time and resources effectively.
Leads the health care team.
Performs other duties as assigned, with additional training as necessary.