Endoscopy Registered Nurse - NE

Job Description

JOB TITLE:  REGISTERED NURSE

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR:  DIRECTOR OF NURSING

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

               1.  Cooperative work attitude toward co-employees, management, patients, visitors,

                    and physicians

               2.  Ability to make logical decisions and solve problems

               3.  Communicate clearly and proficiently

               4.  Ability of perform any nursing duty asked

               5.  Have extensive knowledge of nursing techniques

               6.  Pass security check

               7.  Ability to stand for long periods and ability to walk

               8.  Physical strength for equipment needs and patient-care activities

               9.  Visual and auditory acuity for timely responsiveness and patient-care assessment activities

               10.  Ability to move quickly in response to patient needs

               11.  Ability to make frequent judgments and respond to routine problems

12.  Ability to make occasional judgments and respond to disasters or emergencies, actual events or drills

REQUIREMENTS:

               1.  High school diploma or GED certification

               2.  Graduate from an accredited school of nursing

               3.  Active license within the state of South Carolina

               4.  CPR certification/ACLS certification

               5.  IV conscious sedation training

               6.  Evidence of leadership qualities

               7.  Strong ethical and moral character references

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

I.             Duties

               A.  Assists the physician in providing pre-procedure, procedure and post-procedure care to the

                    patient

               B.  Assists in the admission of patients to pre-procedure and post-procedure area according to           established guidelines             

               C.  Implements appropriate nursing activities to provide safe and individualized nursing care

               D.  Addresses patient needs during admission to the endoscopy room, with attention to

                    requirements specific to the outpatient setting

               E.  Identifies the patient and correct procedure according to policy and procedure and

                    communicates with all members of the medical team

               F.  Administers medication per order of physician and based on condition of patient

               G.  Provides comfort, reassurance to patient and maintains patient’s privacy and dignity

               H.  Explains procedures and care to the patient

               I.   Monitors patient condition and maintains accurate documentation pre-procedure, during

                    procedure, and post-procedure

               J.   Provides continuity of patient care by communicating with other perioperative care

                    personnel and documenting records accordingly

K.  Assists in explaining the physician’s post-procedure instructions to patient/family

L.   Performs with competence in emergency situations

               M. Post-procedure phone call to follow up with patient day after procedure

N. Participates in Quality Assurance, Performance Improvement and Infection Prevention          Committee projects.

II.           Job Quality Requirements

               A.  Accuracy

               B.  Attention to detail

               C.  Timeliness

               D.  Organization

               E.  Leadership

III.          Dependability

               A.  Attendance

               B.  Punctuality

               C.  Ability to follow instructions

               D.  Ability to meet deadlines

IV.          Communication

               A.  Communicates effectively and professionally with patients, visitors, physicians, and

                     co-workers

               B.  Documents completely and accurately

               C.  Interacts with others in a positive, respectful, and considerate manner

               D.  Conducts self as a positive role model and team member

               E.  Respects patients’ rights to privacy, dignity, and confidentiality

V.           Regulatory & Safety Compliance

               Abides by Accrediting Agency, CMS, OSHA and HIPAA regulations

REQUIREMENTS:

               1.  High school diploma or GED certification

               2.  Graduate from an accredited school of nursing

               3.  Active license within the state of South Carolina

               4.  CPR certification/ACLS certification

               5.  IV conscious sedation training

               6.  Evidence of leadership qualities

               7.  Strong ethical and moral character references