RN - Endoscopy

Memorial Hermann Health System•Cape Girardeau, MO

21d

About The Position

The RN collaborates with physicians and the healthcare team to deliver patient care using the nursing process. The role provides professional nursing care, including patient assessments, assistance with examinations and treatment, patient education, and maintenance of medical records. Nurses are hired at experience groupings ranging from newly licensed through 10 or more years of experience. The position works four 10-hour shifts and requires participation in a call rotation. Previous endoscopy experience is preferred.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited School of Professional Nursing.
Current Texas, temporary, or compact license to practice professional nursing.
Basic Life Support certification.
Additional certifications may be required depending on discipline and nursing unit requirements.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Nursing degree preferred.
Previous endoscopy experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Deliver safe and appropriate care according to the nursing skills inventory and the age and needs of the patient population served.
Coordinate nursing care planning with an interdisciplinary team and make appropriate clinical decisions in patient care.
Collaborate with, direct, and delegate to the healthcare team as appropriate to achieve positive outcomes based on data, research, evidence, and professional standards of care.
Coordinate treatment plans and develop and implement discharge or transfer plans.
Participate in ongoing interdisciplinary evaluation of programs, process improvement, and client-centered outcomes.
Address each patient's diverse needs throughout the continuum of care and provide service according to established standards to optimize the patient experience.
Comply with regulatory requirements and Texas Board of Nursing standards.
Promote safety for patients, staff, and visitors and follow Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards, including budgetary specifications for time, supplies, productivity, and service quality.
Maintain professional growth and development through required continuing education and skills competency; support departmental goals and, as appropriate, serve as a preceptor, mentor, or resource to less experienced staff.
Provide safe, caring, personalized, and efficient experiences to patients and colleagues in keeping with Memorial Hermann service standards.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Conduct nursing assessments, assist with examinations and treatment, educate patients, and maintain medical records.