RN, Endoscopy (Per Diem)
About The Position
Properly utilizes the nursing process in caring for patients by maintaining relevant, accurate and current patient records as evidenced by Nursing PI activities. Provides documentation of assessment of the patient throughout the Hospital admission including physical, psychological, social dimensions and discharge plans. Summarizes assessment data and initiate plan of care with communication of pertinent data to allied patient care providers as evidenced by Nursing PI activities. Understands, assumes, and demonstrates proficiency in the role of charge nurse. Demonstrates proficiency in Computerized Nursing Informatics (information systems). Assumes role of resource person regarding patient care, orientation, and teaching staff. Participates in at least four-unit staff meetings per year, attends mandatory programs. Participates in identification of the aspects of care for the patient, indicators used to monitor the quality and appropriateness of care, and the evaluation of that care. Adheres to safety, blood/body fluid policies and procedures. Assesses personal learning development needs. Maintains documentation of current and ongoing professional development activities. Regularly up-dates knowledge of techniques and regulations appropriate to the age of the patient served. Represents hospital in the community and within the hospital by maintaining confidentiality regarding patients and hospital matters and by presenting the hospital in a manner that will best market the services provided. Consistently provides service excellence to all patients, family members, visitors, volunteers, and co-workers. Performs other work-related duties and activities as assigned or requested by his/her immediate supervisor.
Requirements
- Must read, write and communicate in English
- Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
- Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
- Basic Life Support Certification
- Successful passage of Basic Arrhythmia Program or challenge exam
- ACLS certification within six (6) months of position and must maintain certification.
- One (1) year (within the last three (3) years) experience in Operating Room, SDC/PACU, Cath Lab/IR, Endoscopy or one (1) year (within the last three (3) years) RN procedural sedation experience required.
- Successful passage of CCH’s Pharmacology exam
- Successful passage and completion of Conscious Sedation module and competency within department orientation period
- Demonstrated skills in IV starts required
- Use of lead apron required
- On-Call is required for off-shift, weekends and holidays
Nice To Haves
- BSN Preferred
- Prior Endoscopy experience (within the last three (3) years) preferred
Responsibilities
- Properly utilizes the nursing process in caring for patients
- Maintains relevant, accurate and current patient records
- Provides documentation of assessment of the patient throughout the Hospital admission including physical, psychological, social dimensions and discharge plans
- Summarizes assessment data and initiate plan of care with communication of pertinent data to allied patient care providers
- Understands, assumes, and demonstrates proficiency in the role of charge nurse
- Demonstrates proficiency in Computerized Nursing Informatics (information systems)
- Assumes role of resource person regarding patient care, orientation, and teaching staff
- Participates in at least four-unit staff meetings per year, attends mandatory programs
- Participates in identification of the aspects of care for the patient, indicators used to monitor the quality and appropriateness of care, and the evaluation of that care
- Adheres to safety, blood/body fluid policies and procedures
- Assesses personal learning development needs
- Maintains documentation of current and ongoing professional development activities
- Regularly up-dates knowledge of techniques and regulations appropriate to the age of the patient served
- Represents hospital in the community and within the hospital by maintaining confidentiality regarding patients and hospital matters and by presenting the hospital in a manner that will best market the services provided
- Consistently provides service excellence to all patients, family members, visitors, volunteers, and co-workers
- Performs other work-related duties and activities as assigned or requested by his/her immediate supervisor
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
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