RN for Endoscopy Center

Department: Endoscopy

I*mmediate Supervisor Title: *Center Director

Company Performance Statements: In the performance of their respective tasks and duties all employees are expected to conform to the following:

1. Perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision.

2. Interact professionally with other employees, customers and suppliers.

3. Work effectively as a team contributor on all assignments.

4. Work independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees and organizations.

5. Work in alignment with company culture, “The Great Philosophy”

Essential Responsibilities/Tasks: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. In addition to the requirements listed below, regular attendance is an essential function of this position.

1. Proactively participates as a team member in support of the total endoscopy process

2. Organizes time, equipment, supplies, and personnel to provide effective and efficient case management

3. Supervises and directs patient care in the endoscopy room

4. Verifies patient procedure prior to transport to procedure room

5. Participates in time out in procedure room

6. Uses safe surgery check list

7. Organizes nursing activities efficiently and effectively

8. Delegates activities appropriate to the abilities of available staff members

9. Considers cost containment by using supplies economically and by managing efficient turnover time

10. Assists with supplies, drugs, and equipment inventories to maintain stock level and availability

11. Addresses patient needs specific to the endoscopy procedure

12. Transports patients to the endoscopy room, as needed, observing policies, procedures, and safety requirements

13. Using two patient identifiers, identifies the patient and correct procedure, according to policy and procedures and communicates with the healthcare team

14. Reviews patient's medical record and needs to provide continuity of care, collaboratively with other members of the healthcare team; communicates variances appropriately to other healthcare team members

15. Provides comfort and reassurance to patient

16. Maintains patient's privacy and dignity

17. Explains procedure(s) and plan of care to the patient

18. Works collaboratively with the healthcare team to prepare the procedure room according to requirements of patient, physician, and procedure to includes, but not be limited to assembling and providing properly functioning equipment, supplies, and instruments

19. Works collaboratively with the surgical/procedure team to verify high level disinfection and/or

sterility of instruments and supplies according to policy and procedure

20. Assists with the appropriate and safe positioning of the patient according to patient needs and planned procedure; monitors throughout procedure

21. Administers medication(s), per order of physician

22. Handles tissue specimens correctly and accurately according to policy and procedures

23. Logs specimens

24. Monitors patient condition and maintains accurate logistics and timely documentation per policy and procedure

25. Accurately comprehends and interprets physician orders and direction, following policy and procedures

26. Works collaboratively with the healthcare team to ensure continuity of patient care

27. Performs other miscellaneous duties as assigned

• Other duties as assigned.

Education: 18 years of age with a high school diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED), Registered Nurse certification

Experience: Minimum two-three years of recent experience working in a medical facility as a registered nurse. Must have exceptional organizational skills.

Other Requirements: Current health records with the appropriate immunizations to work in the health care field (hepatitis B and tuberculosis).

Performance Requirements:

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of health care field and medical office protocols/procedures.
• Knowledge of specific assisting tasks related to particular medical practice.
• Knowledge of information that must be conveyed to patients and families.

Skills:

• Skill in performing medical assistance tasks appropriately.
• Skill intact and diplomacy in interpersonal interactions.
• Skill in understanding patient education needs by effectively sharing information with patients and families.

Abilities:

• Ability to learn and retain information regarding patient care procedures.
• Ability to project a pleasant and professional image.
• Ability to plan, prioritize, and complete delegated tasks.
• Ability to demonstrate compassion and caring in dealing with others.

Equipment Operated: Standard medical exam/office equipment, which may include computerized health information management system for medical records, etc.

Work Environment: Work performed in an surgery center setting with exposure to virus, disease and infection from patients and specimens. Interaction with patients, staff, physicians, pharmacists and other medical facilities.

Mental/Physical Requirements: Frequent walking, sitting, squatting and occasionally lifting up to 30 pounds. Working at a video display terminal for extended periods. Functioning in high stress situations.

This description is intended to provide only basic guidelines for meeting job requirements. Responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities and working conditions may change as needs evolve.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person