Endoscopy RN - PRN

JOB TITLE: Endoscopy Nurse

DEPARTMENT: Endoscopy

REPORTS TO: Nurse Director

POSITION SUMMARY:

To provide excellent nursing care, and to actively participate in and contribute to the management of the Endoscopy Unit in all phases of care following the standard of care. Participate in the maintenance of endoscopies and other specialized equipment used in endoscopic and non-endoscopic procedures and provide technical assistance during such procedures. Seeking a part-time RN working 2 days/wk preferably.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Ensuring a high standard of nursing care to patients attending the Endoscopy Unit, working within company policies and procedures.

· Providing technical assistance during diagnostic and therapeutic Endoscopic procedures, ensuring safe working practice.

· Setting, monitoring, and maintaining excellent standards of nursing care.

· Maintaining personal contact with patients and relatives, being sensitive to their needs for courtesy, dignity and privacy and ensuring a friendly environment at all times.

· Maintaining timely and accurate nursing records and ensuring that confidentiality is respected.

· Storing, checking, and administering drugs in accordance with established standards and guidelines

· Working with minimal supervision during endoscopic procedures, admission and recovery of patients and other related procedures

· Contributing to the local resolution, investigation and follow up of any informal or formal complaints.

· Participating in the care and maintenance of endoscopes and other specialized equipment.

· Ensuring the safe discharge of all patients from the Endoscopy unit.

· Maintaining a safe and clean environment within the clinical area in accordance with established standards and regulations.

· The RN provides leadership through activities such as preceptor role, informal leadership roles, and quality improvement efforts

· The RN delegates patient care according to skill level, experience, patient acuity, fiscal accountability, and adequacy of resources

· The RN possesses excellent communication skills; is skillful in mentoring and teaching; and may participate on committees or projects.

Experience preferred:

· Pre/Post/Pacu/or critical care experience or moderate sedation experience

· One year RN experience in the hospital setting/or surgery center within the last 5 years

Licensure or certification

Current RN licensure by applicable state requirements

Current BLS and ACLS certification

Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour

Physical Setting:

• Outpatient

Work Location: In person

Salary : $25 - $30