Staff RN - III - Endoscopy FT Days
Description The Staff RN uses the nursing process to deliver nursing care to a given patient care population as it relates to the care setting.
Nursing care is based on the interpretation and execution of the medical and nursing plan of treatment utilizing established procedures standards and protocols of individuals within the assigned work shift.
The Staff RN provides nursing care to the population served in the unit.
Core Competencies Adheres to infection prevention guidelines Adheres to policies, procedures, and standards of practice to deliver safe and optimal care Assesses patient history, physiological, and psychosocial status Communicates with the patient, family, medical staff and others during the continuum of care Complies with Joint Commission's national patient safety goals Complies with organizational quality dashboard/benchmarking goals Interprets common variables affecting patient care and follows reporting process Maintains regulatory compliance consistent with quality standards and ethical obligations of the profession Participates in activities in alignment with the Magnet Model Participates in organizational activities Participates in Peer Review Participates in professional development activities Performs as a preceptor in an active and engaged manner Provides age-specific individualized care that supports protection from harm and complies with patient safety centered interventions/bundles Provides patient and family education throughout the care of patient Uses critical thinking to formulate and carry out a care plan according to patient needs Utilizes resources in an economical manner Utilizes safe administration of medications Utilizes Safe Patient Handling Department Specific Competencies Schedules patients for procedures and organizes schedule to accommodate contaminated cases, emergency, and routine procedures with physician schedules.
Provides information and support for a patient who is making a decision regarding health care.
Ensures consent is correctly obtained and documented prior to treatment/procedure.
Communicates working knowledge, function, availability and location of all endoscopy equipment Demonstrates knowledge of anesthetic agents, continuously evaluating the patient's progress toward recovery from anesthesia.
Performs portable procedures in high stress environments includes Intensive Care Units, Surgery Suite and Emergency Room.
Assists the physician with procedures and care of the GI patient.
Anticipates needs of physician during procedures.
Provides patient comfort measures prior to, during and after procedures.
Recovers patients post procedure according to policy and procedure.
Transports and moves patients using appropriate body mechanics and safety precautions.
Demonstrates knowledge and practice of safe patient handling devices.
Completes all assigned procedures in a timely manner and uses time between procedures to department advantage assisting others, clerical duties, stocking, transporting, etc Maintains appropriate inventory and par levels on all supplies, ordering and restocking endoscopy rooms, carts and department.
Monitors and reports to the Unit Lead any patient or family complaints, intervening before issues arise and implements service recovery strategies as needed.
Pre-cleans endoscopic equipment on completion, cleans and disinfects equipment and accessories to established policies and procedures Uses basic radiology and fluoroscopy practices and wear pratictine equipment correctly.
Completes required documentation in EMR and departmental log books in a timely manner.
Assumes the responsibility of leadership position in absence of Lead RN or supervisor.
Moves the patient or body part to promote surgical exposure while reducing the risk of discomfort and complications.
Assumes on-call status and call back as assigned, responding within 30 minutes of receiving call.
EducationDegreeProgramCollege DiplomaNursingExperienceNumber of Years ExperienceType of Experience2clinical experience in a hospital settingAdditional Information1 year of endoscopy experience in an outpatient or hospital settingLicense / Certification RequirementsPALS Certification.
ACLS CertificationRegistered Nurse LicenseBCLS or ACLS CertificationCompensation Range:
$47.
47 - $75.
47 / Hour Recommended Skills Administration Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (Acls) Critical Care Critical Thinking Ethics Leadership Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Nursing care is based on the interpretation and execution of the medical and nursing plan of treatment utilizing established procedures standards and protocols of individuals within the assigned work shift.
The Staff RN provides nursing care to the population served in the unit.
Core Competencies Adheres to infection prevention guidelines Adheres to policies, procedures, and standards of practice to deliver safe and optimal care Assesses patient history, physiological, and psychosocial status Communicates with the patient, family, medical staff and others during the continuum of care Complies with Joint Commission's national patient safety goals Complies with organizational quality dashboard/benchmarking goals Interprets common variables affecting patient care and follows reporting process Maintains regulatory compliance consistent with quality standards and ethical obligations of the profession Participates in activities in alignment with the Magnet Model Participates in organizational activities Participates in Peer Review Participates in professional development activities Performs as a preceptor in an active and engaged manner Provides age-specific individualized care that supports protection from harm and complies with patient safety centered interventions/bundles Provides patient and family education throughout the care of patient Uses critical thinking to formulate and carry out a care plan according to patient needs Utilizes resources in an economical manner Utilizes safe administration of medications Utilizes Safe Patient Handling Department Specific Competencies Schedules patients for procedures and organizes schedule to accommodate contaminated cases, emergency, and routine procedures with physician schedules.
Provides information and support for a patient who is making a decision regarding health care.
Ensures consent is correctly obtained and documented prior to treatment/procedure.
Communicates working knowledge, function, availability and location of all endoscopy equipment Demonstrates knowledge of anesthetic agents, continuously evaluating the patient's progress toward recovery from anesthesia.
Performs portable procedures in high stress environments includes Intensive Care Units, Surgery Suite and Emergency Room.
Assists the physician with procedures and care of the GI patient.
Anticipates needs of physician during procedures.
Provides patient comfort measures prior to, during and after procedures.
Recovers patients post procedure according to policy and procedure.
Transports and moves patients using appropriate body mechanics and safety precautions.
Demonstrates knowledge and practice of safe patient handling devices.
Completes all assigned procedures in a timely manner and uses time between procedures to department advantage assisting others, clerical duties, stocking, transporting, etc Maintains appropriate inventory and par levels on all supplies, ordering and restocking endoscopy rooms, carts and department.
Monitors and reports to the Unit Lead any patient or family complaints, intervening before issues arise and implements service recovery strategies as needed.
Pre-cleans endoscopic equipment on completion, cleans and disinfects equipment and accessories to established policies and procedures Uses basic radiology and fluoroscopy practices and wear pratictine equipment correctly.
Completes required documentation in EMR and departmental log books in a timely manner.
Assumes the responsibility of leadership position in absence of Lead RN or supervisor.
Moves the patient or body part to promote surgical exposure while reducing the risk of discomfort and complications.
Assumes on-call status and call back as assigned, responding within 30 minutes of receiving call.
EducationDegreeProgramCollege DiplomaNursingExperienceNumber of Years ExperienceType of Experience2clinical experience in a hospital settingAdditional Information1 year of endoscopy experience in an outpatient or hospital settingLicense / Certification RequirementsPALS Certification.
ACLS CertificationRegistered Nurse LicenseBCLS or ACLS CertificationCompensation Range:
$47.
47 - $75.
47 / Hour Recommended Skills Administration Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (Acls) Critical Care Critical Thinking Ethics Leadership Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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