What are the responsibilities and job description for the SRS - GI - RN - Scripps Ranch - Full Time - Days - 10/40 position at Sharp HealthCare?
Hours : Shift Start Time :
7 AM
Shift End Time : 6 PM
AWS Hours Requirement :
10 / 40 - 10 Hour Shift
Additional Shift Information :
Weekend Requirements :
As Needed
On-Call Required :
Hourly Pay Range (Minimum - Midpoint - Maximum) :
51.880 - $66.940 - $82.000
The stated pay scale reflects the range that Sharp reasonably expects to pay for this position. The actual pay rate and pay grade for this position will be dependent on a variety of factors, including an applicant’s years of experience, unique skills and abilities, education, alignment with similar internal candidates, marketplace factors, other requirements for the position, and employer business practices.
What You Will Do
Assists patients, staff and physicians as needed to maintain a high level of efficiency of operations and customer service while providing quality care to the designated patient population. Assists with the leadership of the Nursing and Patient Service Representative Staff. Serves as technical nursing expert for assigned areas.
Required Qualifications
- 1 Year RN experience in related clinic area.
- California Registered Nurse (RN) - CA Board of Registered Nursing -REQUIRED
- AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professional (AHA BLS Healthcare) - American Heart Association -REQUIRED
- ACLS Certification (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - American Heart Association -REQUIRED
Preferred Qualifications
GI or critical care experience is preferred.
Other Qualification Requirements
Essential Functions
Exhibits critical thinking skills.
Physiologic monitoring of patients undergoing endoscopic examination if the gastrointestinal tract.
Preparation, use, dismantling, cleaning and sterilization of endoscopes.
Recovery of patients receiving IV conscious sedation.
Isolation techniques.
Accurate documentation of all patient encounter data.
Pre-procedure preparation of patients.
Post-procedure monitoring and discharge of patients.
Preparation of room and equipment.
Disinfection and proper handling of scopes.
Excellent IV skills.
Monitoring of patients vital signs undergoing examination with the use of conscious sedation.
Trained and tested on proper administration and side effects of conscious sedation medications.
Demonstrates clinical knowledge and skill in assigned area and within scope of practice.
Fully successful in performing / assisting with all tests and procedures in assigned department.
Administers medications safely and accurately per guidelines and written order. No medication errors.
Able to prepare patient for examination or procedure. Obtains complete and accurate consent for procedures / surgery. Prepares and labels biopsies in a thorough and accurate manner.
Partners with physicians to continuously learn and expand clinical knowledge base.
Listens to patients, collects pertinent information, recognizes the urgency of the patient's problem and routes to physicians.
Returns phone calls according to physician instruction. May schedule patient appointments.
In partnership with physician, provides specific educational material and individual teaching.
Uses universal precautions and demonstrates knowledge of infection control policies and procedures.
Provides assistance to PSRs in resolving issues related to front desk responsibilities including scheduling and telephone management. Acts as a positive role model and ensures appropriate service delivery.
Participates in clinical projects as directed by the physician or manager.
Organizes and completes daily requirements and responsibilities.
Able to respond to changing circumstances and prioritize patient needs.
Responds to urgent and emergent situations in a calm and capable manner. Utilizes good judgment and problem solving ability.
Ensures readiness of reports and information to maximize patient visit.
Maintains appropriate supply levels. Cost conscious in usage.
Participates in and prepares for site inspections and inventories.
Completes department inventories per guidelines.
Enters authorizations and schedules surgeries and procedures in a timely and accurate manner.
Flexible Sigmoidoscopies.
Liver Biopsies.
Paracentesis.
Colonoscopies.
Pan Endoscopy.
Peg Tube Initial Placement and Replacement.
Polypectomy.
Sclerotherapy.
Biopsies.
Balloon Dilation.
Mallony Dilation.
Guide Wire Dilation.
Endo-Clips.
India Ink Tattooing.
Proactively works together with the lead and supervisor on team-development and departmental goals.
Provides in-services to other staff, to assure all procedures are being done correctly.
Actively participates in departmental meetings and training.
Successfully completes Nursing Competencies with a score of 90% or greater in each section = Great.
Successfully completes Nursing Competencies with a score of 90% or greater on all but one section. Passed on retesting = Good.
Unsuccessful in passing more than one section of Nursing Competency Testing and / or failed to pass testing on second attempt = Needs Improvement.
Completes Quality Assurance assignments and ensures overall department compliance with requirements.
Demonstrates knowledge of equipment and Information Systems applications.
Able to activate emergency procedure per protocol - code, fire, etc.
Documents patient care events in a thorough and accurate manner. Manages and completes AEHR tasks per prescribed time lines.
Support and knowledge of new applications and policies : AEHR, Abbreviations, etc.
Demonstrate typing skills proficiency by : Using a keyboard, required to type proficiently and accurately; Have the ability to type a minimum of 30 words per minute with 0-2 errors; Have the ability to proof work.
Knowledge of insurance, utilization review, scheduling requirements and support of front desk responsibilities.
Able to operate and maintain department equipment.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Sharp HealthCare is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability or any other protected class
Salary : $82,000
