What are the responsibilities and job description for the STAFF NURSE - OGDEN COMMONS position at Sinai Chicago?
Demonstrates consistent safe and effective use of medical devices in the delivery of patient care. Utilizes competent assessment skills to holistically evaluate the physical and psychosocial needs of patients and families. Gastroenterology Nurses provide pre-procedure assessment screening, intra-procedural sedation monitoring and post-procedure recovery to patients with a wide variety of GI disorders.
Procedures include colonoscopy, enteroscopy, flexible sigmoidoscopy, esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD), and endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP).
Demonstrates the ability to prioritize care for complex patients based on knowledge acquired from previous clinical experiences. Establishes a caring, therapeutic relationship with patient/families and team members through effective communication, acknowledgement of patient/family perceptions and mutual goal setting, for optimal patient outcomes.
