RN - Endoscopy

Boice-Willis•Rocky Mount, NC

38d•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves delivering direct nursing care within an endoscopy department, utilizing the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care. The position requires preparing rooms and equipment, assisting physicians during procedures, monitoring patients before, during, and after procedures, and providing patient education. Responsibilities also include maintaining a clean and disinfected environment, accurate documentation, acting as a patient advocate, and managing resources efficiently. The role emphasizes adherence to infection control and safety practices, maintaining a positive attitude, and participating in continuing education and quality improvement activities. The RN will also supervise and delegate tasks to less qualified staff, demonstrate flexibility, and perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Graduate of a Professional School of Nursing
Current NC licensure as a registered nurse.
Must exhibit skill in therapeutic communication techniques.
Must have effective interpersonal skills.
Professional image in attitude and appearance.
Current BLS certification.
Current ACLS certification.

Nice To Haves

Minimum of one-year experience in endoscopy or surgery.

Responsibilities

Deliver direct nursing care utilizing the nursing process.
Assess patients upon arrival and throughout their stay in the department.
Prepare rooms, equipment and supplies to accommodate the patient load.
Assist with and anticipate the needs of physician during procedure.
Monitor patient before, during and after procedure.
Provide patient education.
Clean and disinfect equipment per policies.
Document clearly, concisely and accurately on approved forms as required.
Act as a patient advocate in coordination of patient care.
Utilize nursing professional judgement, take action to implement plan of care and resolve any problems identified.
Utilize supplies, equipment and resources to contain costs without compromising patient care.
Adhere to Infection Control Plan and environmental safety practices.
Communicate a positive and caring attitude towards patients, peers, staff and visitors.
Participate in continuing education programs.
Participate in department specific training and education.
Participate in risk management, quality assurance and quality improvement activities.
Seek guidance and assistance where needed.
Follow the Endoscopy Center policy and procedures at all times.
Supervise employees with lesser qualifications and delegate to them according to qualifications, skills, education and competency.
Demonstrate flexibility in patient care, assignment, schedule and meeting the needs of the Endoscopy Center.
Perform other duties as assigned.