RN Nursing Care, Full-Time, 7a-7p

Scotland Memorial Hospital•Laurinburg, NC

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The RN provides nursing care for patients undergoing endoscopy and gastroenterology procedures. The role involves preparing the patient, room, supplies, and equipment; supporting safe, standards-based procedures; supervising or assisting other personnel in the room; and ensuring appropriate patient assessment, documentation, specimen handling, and communication during transfer to the patient care unit. The nurse responds promptly to patient needs and concerns and provides age-specific care across adolescence, adulthood, middle age, and geriatric age groups. The position is full-time, with a 7 a.m.–7 p.m. schedule, at Scotland Memorial Hospital in the Med Surg 2E department.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
Current North Carolina or multistate RN licensure.
Current BLS certification.
ACLS certification.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Diplomacy, tact, and a positive approach to problem solving.
Strong organizational skills.
Ability to foster a teamwork environment.
Ability to communicate articulately and professionally with patients, customers, other departments, and staff.
Computer skills, including electronic medical record charting.

Responsibilities

Stay current with best practices and advancements in endoscopy and gastroenterology nursing.
Ensure proper techniques and practices are used according to accepted standards.
Supervise other personnel in the room and direct or assist them as necessary.
Ensure patient care through proper identification, chart checks, and reporting changes in condition.
Confirm that the consent form is accurate and properly signed before the procedure.
Ensure proper body alignment throughout the procedure.
Prepare supplies and equipment, and complete equipment checks before the procedure to ensure equipment is working.
Handle specimens and cultures according to policy and procedure.
Complete documentation and charges.
Accompany the patient to the patient care unit and report procedure details and special events to the receiving nurse.
Interview the patient before the procedure to learn about the patient and assess condition and needs.
Prepare supplies and organize materials to address the special needs of the patient and procedure.
Apply knowledge of human growth and development across the lifespan and provide age-specific care for patients ages 13 and older.
Perform duties assigned by surgical services leadership.
Respond promptly to patient needs and concerns.