Registered Nurse - Endoscopy - Part Time

Position Summary

Plans, implements, and evaluates care of patients undergoing endoscopic procedures in a timely and accurate manner.

• Formal education: earned a nursing diploma or degree from a college or university.
• Licensed in the state of Tennessee.
• Must respond to the hospital within thirty minutes for ‘on call’ requirements.
• One year experience in medical/surgical nursing.
• BLS within 90 days of hire.
• ACLS within 6 months of hire.
• Peri‑operative care experience.

• Standard patient care equipment for services provided.
• Ability to work well under pressure, function dependently and independently, and be flexible in applying basic nursing knowledge to a variety of settings.
• General equipment to area and Network computer system, Pneumatic Tube System, Omnicell Medication System, Meditech Order Entry Computer System, AT&T Language Line, endoscopy sterile processing equipment.
• An Endoscopy Unit with patient populations ranging from adolescence to age > 99+ years.
• Communicate in English verbally and legibly.
• Stand/work for up to twelve hours a day.
• Lift and turn patients with assistance up to 250 lbs.
• Transport patients on stretcher or bed as necessary.

• Perform a comprehensive assessment on all patients within the appropriate time of admission utilizing skills of observation, communication, and examination.
• Plan the patient’s care on an individual basis, identifying problems/needs, nursing diagnosis, standards of care/practice, interventions consistent with identified problems and attainable outcomes.
• Collaborate with appropriate team members to effectively coordinate the delivery of patient care in a timely manner.
• Plan for and provide education, emotional and psychosocial support for patient and family.
• Function independently with treatments, procedures, and equipment appropriate to areas as evidenced by adherence to policy, procedure, and competency‑based assessment and no pattern or trend of problem.
• Handle/transport/store/prepare/administer medications/solutions safely and in accordance with hospital and departmental policies and procedures.
• Document accurately and timely.
• Re‑assess patient’s condition, evaluate patient response, and modify plan of care accordingly and in a timely manner.
• Maintain a healing and therapeutic environment for the patient and family.
• Maintain position‑specific qualifications.
• Facilitate staff development and train new employees.
• Demonstrate responsibility for assigned communications and special assignments.
• Float to other surgical service areas as necessary to staff.

Williamson Health offers a comprehensive benefits program that includes the following options:

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• PTO
• Retirement Match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Discount programs
• FSA (Flexible Spending Accounts)
• Identity Theft Protection
• Legal Aid

Williamson Health is an equal‑opportunity employer and a drug‑free workplace.