Endoscopy Nurse

Summary

Under the direct supervision of the Clinical Manager (or designee) implement, supervise and evaluate the nursing care of each patient using a nursing process and in accordance with established hospital and departmental policies and procedures. From admission to discharge plan with consideration of the aging process throughout the life span, including all developmental stages as well as cultural patterns.

Brown University Health employees are expected to role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another.

• Responsible for the safe delivery of patient care
• Provides direct nursing care to patients with complex needs
• Implements the steps of the nursing process (assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention and evaluation) and integrates these activities with all members of the health care team
• Delegates and supervises nursing care activities provided by personnel assigned to assist in the provision of nursing care such as Licensed Practical Nurses, Nursing Student Associates, Certified Nursing Assistants, Technicians, Unit Assistants and Unit Service Coordinators
• Evaluates the effectiveness of patient care activities and assures compliance to standards
• Manages the implementation of therapeutic/diagnostic orders as per policy
• Evaluates and communicates to physician patient response and condition changes
• Keeps family informed of care status and changes in that status
• Coordinates discharge planning for patients and families utilizing hospital and community resources
• Teaches patients and families in accordance with standards and patient teaching guidelines
• Maintains patient and family confidentiality according to hospital policy
• Serves as an active patient and family advocate
• Documents according to policy and procedure
• Responsible for emergency and safety conduct
• Maintains Basic Life Support certification
• Identified cardiopulmonary arrest and initiates CPR; demonstrates adherence to Universal Precautions, safety programs and other infection control measures
• Reviews fire, disaster, and infection control in manual
• Demonstrates ability to perform responsibilities in emergency/code situations
• Checks emergency equipment
• Reports unsafe situations to the Registered Nurse or to the Clinical Manager
• Utilizes assistive devices when available
• Maintains an environment conducive to patient comfort and safety
• Exercises proper care in the use of equipment and reports needed repairs
• Uses side rails and restraints in accordance with nursing procedure and policy
• Adheres to constant observation protocols as assigned
• Responsible for professional conduct
• Engages in life-long learning to expand capacity of self and others; fosters a learning organization
• Meets and maintains credentialing requirements according to nursing policy and procedures
• Maintains reliable attendance, punctuality and completion of timely work assignments
• Responds willingly to special departmental needs
• Utilizes time, equipment, and supplies in a cost-effective manner
• Participates in unit activities including meetings and Quality Assessment and Improvement projects
• Participates in orientation of all team members
• Participates in appropriate staff education programs to maintain and expand job knowledge and skills
• Establishes annual developmental goals in collaboration with Clinical Manager
• Utilizes appropriate resources in administering care to patients and families
• Participates in the preceptor program as assigned
• Contributes to ongoing performance appraisals of personnel as determined by the Clinical Manager
• Assumes charge position responsibilities for the patient care unit as delegated
• Works with faculty and students of academic affiliation to meet learner objectives within the prescribed plan of care
• Updates knowledge of professional nursing, medical, technical and technological developments
• Participates with others to implement accepted clinical advancements into practice
• Incorporates approved research findings into practice in collaboration with nursing leadership
• Consults with nurses with advanced clinical expertise on an as-needed basis (Registered Nurse II, Nurse Practitioner, Clinical Educator Unit Teacher, etc.)
• Monitors the patient during the administration of Conscious Sedation according to policy
• Monitors the patient post-procedure for complications
• Assists physicians performing endoscopic procedures, including preparing and administering medications as directed by physician and retrieving, passing and handling instruments/supplies as directed by the physician
• Ensures all necessary equipment and supplies are set up in the procedure room prior to examination
• Monitors the inventory of medical supplies and equipment and maintains adequate levels in accordance with guidelines to meet anticipated needs
• Assists with cleaning, disinfecting, and maintaining endoscopes and accessories according to policy
• Performs specimen testing when directed while following…