Endoscopy RN

Job Summary / Purpose

Provides skilled, effective nursing care to assigned patients by accurate assessment and identification of patients and patients' family needs followed by appropriate and timely intervention and assessment of the effectiveness of the intervention. Plans and carries out timely and effective discharge planning. Participates in pre-procedure care planning and post-procedure needs assessments. Participates in departmental quality and safety program activities. Documentation reflects the above accurately for others on the health care team.

Samaritan Endoscopy Center is an outpatient center offering comprehensive endoscopic procedures. Our spacious procedure rooms are equipped with the most advanced endoscopy equipment available. The center offers a patient‑focused environment with an emphasis on comfort, safety and thoroughness.

• Current unencumbered Oregon RN License required.
• Healthcare Provider Level BLS required upon hire.
• ACLS required within 90 days of hire.
• GI/Endoscopy experience preferred.
• Two (2) years experience in an acute care setting preferred.

• Patient Care:
  Possess the skills and knowledge needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and/or behavioral conditions. Ability to recognize symptoms, understand drug properties and interactions, and employ treatments and preventive health‑care measures.
• Customer Service:
  Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer service. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
• Time Management:
  Ability to organize, plan and prioritize work to complete within required time frames and to follow up on pending issues. Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously and thrive in dynamic fast‑paced environments and under pressure.
• Team Building:
  Ability to work, function and communicate on a multidisciplinary team. Possess the knowledge and skills to develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with others and maintain them over time.
• Conflict Resolution:
  Ability to proactively resolve conflicts in a positive and constructive manner. Possess the knowledge and skills to handle complaints, settle disputes, and negotiate with others to reach mutually beneficial decisions.

Occasionally (11 - 33% of the time)

Frequently (34 - 66% of the time)

Continually (67 - 100% of the time)

• CLIMB - STAIRS
• LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 40 - 60 Lbs
• LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 60 or more Lbs
• SQUAT Static (hold >30 sec)
• KNEEL (on knees)
• SIT
• LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 20 - 40 Lbs
• CARRY 2-handed, 20 - 40 pounds
• SQUAT Repetitive
• ROTATE TRUNK Sitting
• REACH
  - Upward
• STAND
• WALK - LEVEL SURFACE
• LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 0 - 20 Lbs
• LIFT (Knee to chest: 24"-54") 0 - 20 Lbs
• LIFT (Waist to Eye: up to 54") 0 - 20 Lbs
• LIFT (Overhead: 54" and above) 0 - 20 Lbs
• CARRY 1-handed, 0 - 20 pounds
• CARRY 2-handed, 0 - 20 pounds
• BEND FORWARD at waist
• ROTATE TRUNK Standing
• REACH
  - Forward
• MANUAL DEXTERITY Hands/wrists
• FINGER DEXTERITY
• PINCH Fingers
• GRASP Hand/Fist
• PUSH (0-20 pounds force)
• PULL (0-20 pounds force)
• None specified