Staff Nurse - Endoscopy

Qualified experienced applicants can receive up to an $8,000 sign-on bonus with this position.

Aultman Hospital

The Aultman Registered Nurse (RN) is a professional nurse that provides direct, primary nursing care to patients/residents. The RN delegates and coordinates patient care, based upon a documented assessment of the patient’s/resident’s needs. The RN supervises the care provided by individuals such as licensed practical nurses, patient care technicians/state tested nursing assistants/nurse aides, medical assistants, and etc., if applicable.

The primary purpose of this position is to provide clinical leadership and direction of patient care, provide patient and family teaching, and work cooperatively within the interdisciplinary health care team in maintaining standards of nursing care within the framework of the Ohio Nurse Practice Act. Main 2 Endoscopy/Minor Surgery uses a hybrid model that includes both the total patient care model (for simple cases done with local anesthesia) and team nursing model (for endoscopy cases requiring sedation).

Main 2 Endoscopy/Minor Surgery provides diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy procedures on an outpatient, inpatient, and emergency basis. Additionally minor surgeries and miscellaneous outpatient procedures are performed. Typical hours of operation are Monday through Friday 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. When the department is closed, there is an RN on call 24/7 with a 30-minute response time. Main 2 Endoscopy/Minor Surgery is staffed entirely with RNs who work under the direction of the Unit Director and Assistant Nurse Manager (ANM).

Care of all patients is planned, directed, and evaluated by a Registered Nurse (RN).

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; BSN preferred.
• Current, active licensure as a Registered Nurse through the Ohio Board of Nursing.
• Obtain and maintain current American Heart Association (AHA) training in Basic Life Support (BLS) utilizing Resuscitation Quality Improvement (RQI) is required.
• Certification preferred for RNs meeting applicable certification eligibility requirements.
• Membership in professional nursing organization preferred.

• Graduate of state board approved School of Nursing.
• Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of Ohio

• Education - BSN preferred
• Certification preferred for those meeting ANCC eligibility requirements
• Membership preferred in professional nursing organization
• Academic and experiential requirements as required by applicable federal, state and local law

• Proficient computer skills to complete tasks as required.
• Must be organized, able to effectively prioritize tasks and exhibit appropriate time management skills.
• Must be detail oriented while focusing on safe practices and quality care.
• Demonstrates effective communication.
• Effective appropriate and professional interactions with colleagues/physicians, patients and visitors.

• Proactively deal with constant change
• Prepared for an evolving healthcare environment that includes advanced technologies
• Key values of nursing care on this unit are patient safety, education, and patient satisfaction. Additional factors that impact our unit’s care delivery include the goal to provide person-centered care while also balancing nurse satisfaction, physician satisfaction, and budgetary goals.
• Proficient computer skills to complete tasks as required.
• Must be organized, able to effectively prioritize tasks and exhibit appropriate time management skills.
• Must be detail oriented while focusing on safe practices and quality care.
• Demonstrates effective communication.

• RN applies the nursing process of assessment, planning interventions, accurately implements and/or delegates patient care, evaluates that care, and accurately communicates patient information in a timely manner.
• RN is a patient/resident advocate in conjunction with the other members of the healthcare team and fosters patient safety, comfort and satisfaction.
• Attains knowledge and competency that reflects current nursing practice.
• Demonstrates quality…