Registered Nurse (RN)

Job Description

RESPONSIBLE TO: Director of Nursing

RESPONSIBILITIES:

·Responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the care of each patient assigned.*

· Adheres to the Procedure Room, Pre-Op and Recovery standards of nursing care.

· Check all patient records for accuracy and completeness (i.e. facility consent, current H&P, etc.)

· Admits patient to Pre-Op, Procedure Room and Recovery areas. Identifies the patient by name.*

· Observes vital signs, IV site, pain assessment, and any special monitoring equipment required for the pre-op and recovery periods.*

· Allay fears and anxiety of patient, provides quiet environment, and respects the dignity and privacy of the patient.

· Follows HIPAA regulations with respect to protected health information.

· Coordinate the preparation of the Procedure Room, Pre-Op and Recovery with other team members.

· Provide nursing care for the Procedure Room, Pre-Op and immediate post-procedure period. Implement the plan of care during the Pre-Op/recovery periods.*

· Anticipate the physician’s needs during procedures and perform other procedure room tasks as necessary. Assist in placing and positioning the patient on and off the table

· Assume responsibility for specimens; identification and labeling

· Assess patients according to systematic approach.*

· Identify any patient with cardiac and/or respiratory arrest, initiate and maintain adequate CPR.*

· Evaluate the nursing assessment and appropriately communicate data to the anesthesiologist/CRNA and/or physician.*

· Assess and implement discharge from PACU.*

· Give comprehensive nursing care to meet the total needs of the patient.

· Accurately record nursing actions and physician’s directions on the pre-op and recovery record which reflect nursing care given.*

· Maintain a safe physical environment including equipment and necessary supplies.

· Actively participates in the ongoing Quality Assessment & Performance Improvement Program.*

· Promote good public relations with the patient’s family and visitors.

· Participation in Center “in-services” relative to position and to maintain professional competency.

· Adheres to Center’s policies.

· Attendance at 80% of Center’s meetings.

· Performs other work assigned by supervisor as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

· Current licensure with this State’s Board of Nurse Examiners. Demonstrated knowledge and responsibility through references from past education and/or job experience.

· A comprehensive knowledge of Endoscopy room nursing principles, techniques, and equipment, preferred.

· Ability to give concise and accurate directions verbally and in writing.

· Ability to organize own work and that of others.

· Current BLS and ACLS

IV experience a MUST

Endoscopy Experienced Preferred but willing to train the right person

Job Type: 40 hours

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40.00 - $50.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Nursing: 3 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (Preferred)
• RN License (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $40 - $50