Staff RN - Endoscopy FT Days
About The Position
The Staff RN uses the nursing process to deliver nursing care to the assigned patient population in the endoscopy care setting. Care is based on interpreting and carrying out the medical and nursing plan of treatment using established procedures, standards, and protocols during the assigned work shift. The Staff RN provides safe, individualized care and supports patients and families throughout the continuum of care. The role includes preparing and organizing procedure schedules, assisting physicians with GI procedures, supporting patients before, during, and after procedures, and monitoring recovery from anesthesia. The Staff RN maintains endoscopy equipment and supplies, completes required documentation, follows infection prevention and safety practices, and may assume leadership responsibilities when the Lead RN or supervisor is absent. Assigned on-call duties require responding within 30 minutes of receiving a call.
Requirements
- College diploma in Nursing.
- At least 2 years of clinical experience in a hospital setting.
- PALS certification.
- ACLS certification.
- Registered Nurse license.
- BCLS or ACLS certification.
Nice To Haves
- 1 year of endoscopy experience in an outpatient or hospital setting.
Responsibilities
- Adhere to infection prevention guidelines, policies, procedures, and standards of practice to deliver safe and optimal care.
- Assess patient history and physiological and psychosocial status; use critical thinking to develop and carry out a care plan based on patient needs.
- Communicate with patients, families, medical staff, and others throughout the continuum of care, and provide patient and family education.
- Follow patient safety goals, quality benchmarks, regulatory requirements, ethical obligations, and applicable organizational standards.
- Participate in organizational activities, Magnet Model activities, Peer Review, and professional development.
- Serve as an active and engaged preceptor.
- Provide age-specific individualized care and use patient safety interventions, safe medication administration, and Safe Patient Handling.
- Schedule patients and organize procedures around contaminated cases, emergencies, routine procedures, and physician schedules.
- Provide information and support to patients making health care decisions, and ensure consent is correctly obtained and documented before treatment or procedures.
- Maintain working knowledge of the function, availability, and location of endoscopy equipment.
- Demonstrate knowledge of anesthetic agents and continuously evaluate patient progress toward recovery from anesthesia.
- Perform portable procedures in high-stress environments, including intensive care units, the surgery suite, and the emergency room.
- Assist physicians with procedures and GI patient care, anticipating physician needs during procedures.
- Provide patient comfort measures before, during, and after procedures, and recover patients after procedures according to policy and procedure.
- Transport and move patients using appropriate body mechanics, safety precautions, and safe patient handling devices.
- Complete assigned procedures in a timely manner and use time between procedures to assist colleagues and perform clerical, stocking, and transport duties.
- Maintain appropriate supply inventory and par levels; order and restock endoscopy rooms, carts, and the department.
- Monitor and report patient or family complaints to the Unit Lead, intervene proactively, and implement service recovery strategies as needed.
- Pre-clean, clean, and disinfect endoscopic equipment and accessories according to established policies and procedures.
- Use basic radiology and fluoroscopy practices and wear protective equipment correctly.
- Complete required EMR documentation and departmental log books in a timely manner.
- Assume leadership responsibilities in the absence of the Lead RN or supervisor.
- Move the patient or body part to promote surgical exposure while reducing the risk of discomfort and complications.
- Assume assigned on-call status and call back, responding within 30 minutes of receiving a call.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
