Registered Nurse

Position: Registered Nurse-Hourly

Position Summary

Pre-op duties include preparing a patient both physically and mentally before an endoscopy, sigmoidoscopy or colonoscopy procedure, including taking medical history, verifying consent, administering pre-medication, point of care testing, providing instructions on bowel preparation if necessary, IV placement and monitoring the patient's vital signs prior to the procedure. The ideal candidate will also provide high-quality care to patients recovering from anesthesia, ensuring their safety and comfort during the critical recovery period.

Performs other miscellaneous duties as assigned.

• Uses equipment effectively following manufacturer’s instruction for use
• Uses proper techniques and procedures according to accepted standards of practice
• Assists with inventory of supplies, drugs, and equipment to maintain availability and stock levels in the admission area
• Maintains order and cleanliness of Pre Op/Admitting area
• Actively participates as a team member in support of the total pre-anesthesia care process
• Per Center Policy, uses two patient identifiers, identifies and validates the patient and procedure to be performed
• Works collaboratively with the healthcare team to prepare the pre-procedure area
• Provides comfort and reassurance to patient
• Maintains patient’s privacy and dignity
• Utilizes the nursing process to perform safe and individualized nursing care throughout the pre-procedure process
• Administers medication(s) per order of physician
• Accurately comprehends and interprets physician orders and direction
• Works collaboratively with the healthcare team to ensure continuity of patient care
• Using the nursing assessment, monitors, and reports any observed abnormalities to the other members of the

Pre-op duties include preparing a patient both physically and mentally before an endoscopy, sigmoidoscopy or colonoscopy procedure, including taking medical history, verifying consent, administering pre-medication, point of care testing, providing instructions on bowel preparation if necessary, IV placement and monitoring the patient's vital signs prior to the procedure. The ideal candidate will also provide high-quality care to patients recovering from anesthesia, ensuring their safety and comfort during the critical recovery period.

Performs other miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Essential Duties, Tasks And Responsibilities

• Uses equipment effectively following manufacturer’s instruction for use
• Uses proper techniques and procedures according to accepted standards of practice
• Assists with inventory of supplies, drugs, and equipment to maintain availability and stock levels in the admission area
• Maintains order and cleanliness of Pre Op/Admitting area
• Actively participates as a team member in support of the total pre-anesthesia care process
• Per Center Policy, uses two patient identifiers, identifies and validates the patient and procedure to be performed
• Works collaboratively with the healthcare team to prepare the pre-procedure area
• Provides comfort and reassurance to patient
• Maintains patient’s privacy and dignity
• Utilizes the nursing process to perform safe and individualized nursing care throughout the pre-procedure process
• Administers medication(s) per order of physician
• Accurately comprehends and interprets physician orders and direction
• Works collaboratively with the healthcare team to ensure continuity of patient care
• Using the nursing assessment, monitors, and reports any observed abnormalities to the other members of the
• Documents patient-care records and other forms accurately, legibly and in a timely manner, following policies and
• Develops a plan of care, based on patient needs, related to the planned procedure and type of anesthesia
• Assesses the physical and emotional status of the patient in…