Short Term Option Staff Nurse - Endoscopy

Good Samaritan•Vincennes, IN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a 6-month assignment for a Staff Nurse in the Endoscopy department. The schedule is Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, with no on-call requirements. The nurse will be responsible for assessing, formulating a plan of care, implementing, and evaluating nursing care for assigned patients. They will also act as a leader and collaborate with the healthcare team to foster a world-class environment. The role involves shared governance principles, emphasizing partnership, equity, accountability, and ownership to support excellent patient care.

Requirements

Assessing, formulating plan of care, implementing and evaluating nursing care for assigned patient population.
Acting as a leader and collaborating with the healthcare team.
Following specialty, federal recommendations and hospital policies and procedures.
Participating in perioperative services nursing and hospital wide Performance Improvement activities and Unit Based Council.
Providing direction and collaborating with team members.
Pursuing lifelong education and staying current on professional changes and best practices.
Being responsible for FTE hours.
Maintaining financial responsibility within the unit's budget.
Providing education and being a resource to other staff members, students, and new orientees.

Nice To Haves

Compassionate, caring, and dedicated nurses.

Responsibilities

Performs patient assessments in a systematic and organized manner to provide high quality care and safe outcomes, exercising autonomy when needed to make decisions in the best interest of the patient.
Educates and implements the patient's plan of care, sharing information with the patient and family.
Communicates and collaborates with multidisciplinary departments to coordinate appropriate care for endoscopy patients efficiently and with high quality.
Follows all relevant specialty, federal recommendations, and hospital policies and procedures when caring for patients and performing tasks.
Participates in perioperative services nursing and hospital-wide Performance Improvement activities and Unit Based Council.
Provides direction and collaborates with team members to support a healthy work environment.
Pursues lifelong education by staying current on professional changes and best practices within the health care system.
Is responsible for FTE hours.
Maintains financial responsibility in helping to stay within the unit's budget.
Provides education and acts as a resource to other staff members, students, and new orientees.
Performs other duties as assigned.