Registered Nurse - Endoscopy 6a-2:30

Endoscopy Nurse

Utilizing the nursing process, the Endoscopy nurse is accountable for delivery of patient care in the Endoscopy area during the shift. She/he is responsible for: meeting the established Standards of Nursing Care, managing assigned personnel, and promoting collaboration among the disciplines, and demonstrates a loyalty to the philosophy, policies, and practices of the institution.

Job Requirements

• Holds an active Registered Nurse license and is eligible to practice in the state of Kentucky.
• Current BLS certification

Functional Demands

Physical Requirements

Sitting - 1-15%

Walking - = or greater than 32%

Standing - = or greater than 32%

Bending/Squatting - 16-31%

Climbing/Kneeling - 16-31%

Twisting - 16-31%

Visual and Hearing Requirements

Must be able to see with corrective eyewear if needed.

Must be able to hear clearly with assistance if needed.

Color vision ability required.

Physical/Environmental requirements

Lifting - 0
-50 lbs, 50 or more with assistance

Carrying - 0- 50 lbs, 50 or more with assistance

Pulling
- Up to 100 lbs

Pushing
- Up to 100 lbs

OSHA

High Potential for Direct Body Fluid Exposures

Leadership Capabilities

Mission, Service and Values

Supports the hospital Mission, Service, and Values

Essential Functions

• Explains appropriate paperwork for treatment of pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
• Follows policies regarding consent for treatment and release of medical information regarding a minor or a person who is unable to make medical decisions for themselves.
• Demonstrates appropriate awareness for suspected abuse/neglect to pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients and takes measures to report them according to protocol.
• Identifies and plans for appropriate safety precautions to be taken to prevent injury to the pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
• Provides education to patient/family based on assessment of identified need.
• Communicates effectively with all applicable age groups.
• Organizes and achieves quality performance.
• Attends and contributes to department staff meetings.
• Currently certified in CPR.
• Attends a sufficient number of in-services, according to required policies.
• Attends a CE or Inservice program on emergency cardiac care at least once every 3 years.
• Demonstrates flexibility as patient care needs change.
• Establishes priorities in delivery of patient care.
• Collaborates with other health team members to coordinate Endoscopy and Nursing management of patient care.
• Works on cooperation with co-workers and supervisory staff.
• Established effective interpersonal relationships with patients/families and co-workers.
• Confers with and directs ancillary personnel to provide responsible patient care.
• Assist in orientation of RNs and other personnel.
• Manages time effectively for proper balance between patient care assignments, in-services, unit meetings, and professional conferences.
• Counsels and initiates corrective action for nursing employees as necessary and promptly informs the appropriate supervisor or per established chain of command.
• Assesses all emergency situations that may occur during the shift.
• Completes assigned shift duties.
• Accurately administers medications and performs treatments in accordance with Endoscopy policy and procedure.
• Knowledgeable in special tests and procedures to assist physician in caring for patients before, during and after tests/procedures.
• Demonstrates ability to start IV's and blood products and monitor fluids for correct rate.
• Demonstrates an ability to assess reports and communicate findings to physician.
• Knowledge in the care and maintenance of all endoscopies and endoscopy accessories.
• Communicates pertinent information regarding patients to other care givers.
• Keeps supervisor and physicians informed regarding patient care issues or significant changes in patient condition.
• Completes records and requisitions with complete information in appropriate time frame.
• Uses established channels of communication to resolve work related problems.
• Maintains confidentiality regarding patient and hospital information.
• Accounts for narcotics, ensuring the security of narcotics at all times.
• Operates or supervises safe operative of specialized patient care equipment, according to company recommendations and hospital policy and procedure.
• Maintains infection control measures and universal precautions in Endoscopy.
• Cleans and disinfects Endoscopy equipment according to hospital policy and procedure.
• Completes initial assessment.
• Completes ongoing assessment of the patient and appropriate interventions in collaboration with the physician in order to meet the specific needs.
• Completes patient/family education before the procedure and at discharge
• The applicable assessment and planning processes for an infant, child, adolescent or adult is individualized based on age-specific needs identified.

Education

Associates or better in Nursing.

Licenses & Certifications

Registered Nurse

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