Endoscopy RN - Urgent Hiring

Job Title: Endoscopy RN (Prep/Recovery)
Assignment Length: 13 weeks with possible extension
Location: State College, PA
Shift: 8 hr shifts; 0800-1630 Monday-Friday; no call, no weekend.
Pay Rate: $57/hour

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assesses and responds to the individual physical, psychosocial, and spiritual needs of the patient through personal observation and interaction. Acts as a patient advocate.
• Utilizes professional nursing skills and judgment; takes action to implement nursing care and treat the problems identified.
• Communicates patient assessments to the appropriate individuals ensuring the coordination of patient care.
• Demonstrates knowledge of diagnostic measures such as labs, radiology, EKG. Demonstrates skills, in IV therapy.
• Transcribes and implements physicians' orders in an accurate and timely manner while admitting patient to the surgical center efficiently.
• Documents in the patient clinical records via computer with accuracy and in a timely manner. Checks the required information on the patient record to comply with the correct surgical procedures. Completes final review of patient record to ensure all paperwork and activities such as site marking is complete and that anesthesiologist has spoken to the patient and family.
• Provides appropriate and knowledgeable instruction/education to the patients and their families.
• Decrements supplies according to policy. Utilizes supplies, equipment, and resources to contain costs without compromising patient care.
• Assists with housekeeping duties such as cleaning and making beds as needed for patients.
• Uses knowledge and critical thinking to assess and give appropriate nursing care. Recognizes patients' needs; maintains airway, monitors VS, utilizes correct medication to control pain, and consults with surgeon and anesthesiologist if any difficulties arise that affects the patient. Evaluates patient's status using discharge criteria.
• When functioning as a float nurse, maintains communications between all areas and is available to assist staff as needed to maintain flow; relieves staff for breaks and lunch in a timely manner and utilizes staff in a cost effective manner.
• Perform other job duties as needed or assigned by the client.

Experience:

• At least 2 years experience working as an Endoscopy RN.

Job Requirements:

• Active PA RN License
• Current BLS/CPR Certification (preferably from AHA)
• Fully Vaccinated against Covid-19

Who We Are?

Since 2001, InfiCare has been providing contract and direct hire staffing services to its clients across the US. InfiCare Health awarded the Gold Seal Accreditation from The Joint Commission.

Reference links below are company websites:
https://inficarehealth.com/press-releases/
https://www.greatplacetowork.com/certified-company/7037388
https://www.inc.com/profile/inficare

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Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $57.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

• Perioperative Care

Experience:

• Endoscopy: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

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

Ability to Commute:

• State College, PA 16801 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $57