RN - ASN or BSN (GI LAB)

West Tennessee Healthcare•Jackson, MS

11d

About The Position

The RN is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care to provide quality nursing care in the GI Lab. The nurse is specially trained to assist with endoscopy procedures involving the gastrointestinal system. The employee is subject to call back and overtime as required by the hospital.

Requirements

Completion of an ASN or nursing diploma.
Current RN licensure approved for practice in the State of Tennessee.
BLS certification.
Satisfactory clinical knowledge of endoscopic procedures.
Knowledge of hospital policies and procedures.
Completion of the skills check sheet for the designated area during the three-month probationary period.

Nice To Haves

ACLS certification is encouraged.
SGNA certification is preferred.
A minimum of one year of GI Lab experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare procedure rooms with the appropriate equipment and supplies, and check that equipment is in proper working order.
Perform and document initial patient assessments and develop plans of care, conferring with others to promote continuity of care.
Demonstrate knowledge of age-specific patients and provide appropriate care.
Inform the physician of the patient's arrival, general condition, and pertinent physical and emotional findings.
Administer or prepare medications, intravenous fluids, blood, and blood components according to hospital policy and procedures.
Ensure proper segregation and safe disposal of hazardous pharmaceutical waste.
Assist with procedures using knowledge of equipment and skills to anticipate the physician's needs.
Apply knowledge of special procedures performed by GI Lab nurses.
Maintain equipment properly after procedures are completed.
Communicate information and follow department policies and procedures for admitting and discharging outpatients.
Transcribe information in the permanent log and complete orders and charges on the computer.
Maintain knowledge of emergency equipment and procedures.
Follow infection control policies in the GI Lab.
Perform charge duties when assigned and delegate responsibilities to support personnel.
Assist in orienting new personnel to unit operations and serve as a role model as required.
Communicate information regarding patients and unit operations to the charge nurse and use proper communication channels with other hospital departments.
Support cultural practices as long as they do not harm others or interfere with the planned course of medical care.
Perform related responsibilities as required or directed.