Staff Nurse - Endoscopy, PRN

Good Samaritan•Vincennes, IN

About The Position

The Staff Nurse - Endoscopy assesses patients, formulates and implements plans of care, and evaluates nursing care for the assigned patient population. The nurse exercises autonomy in making decisions in patients’ best interests and collaborates with the healthcare team to promote high-quality, safe care and a world-class environment. The role includes sharing care-plan education and implementation with patients and families, coordinating care with multidisciplinary departments, following specialty and federal recommendations and hospital policies, and contributing to perioperative services and hospital-wide performance improvement activities. The nurse also supports team members, maintains professional knowledge, fulfills assigned FTE hours, and helps manage the unit budget.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited school of nursing or RN program.
Hold a Registered Nurse license from the Indiana State Board of Nursing.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform systematic, organized patient assessments to support high-quality care and safe outcomes, exercising autonomy when needed.
Share education about and implementation of the patient's plan of care with the patient and family.
Communicate and collaborate with multidisciplinary departments to coordinate efficient, high-quality care for endoscopy patients.
Follow relevant specialty and federal recommendations and hospital policies and procedures.
Participate in perioperative services nursing and hospital-wide Performance Improvement activities and the Unit Based Council.
Provide direction and collaborate with team members to support a healthy work environment.
Pursue lifelong education and stay current on professional changes and healthcare best practices.
Be responsible for assigned FTE hours.
Help maintain financial responsibility and stay within the unit's budget.
Provide education and serve as a resource to staff members, students, and new orientees.
Perform other duties as assigned.