Registered Nurse - Endoscopy Full Time - Days (Chapel Hill)

Summary ABOUT WILLIAMSON HEALTH | Williamson Health is a regional healthcare system based in Williamson County, Tennessee, with more than 2,300 employees across more than 30 locations and more than 860 physicians and advanced care practitioners offering exceptional healthcare across 60-plus specialties and subspecialties close to home. The flagship facility, Williamson Medical Center, which recently opened its new Boyer-Bryan West Tower, offers extensive women's services, state-of-the-art cardiology services, advanced surgical technologies, an award-winning obstetrics and NICU, leading-edge orthopaedics, outpatient imaging services, and distinct comprehensive emergency and inpatient services for both adult and pediatric patients. Other Williamson Health service providers include the Bone and Joint Institute of Tennessee, The Turner-Dugas Breast Health Center, Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital Vanderbilt at Williamson Medical Center, Williamson Health physician practices that are strategically located throughout the community, countywide Emergency Medical Services that include 18 rapid response units, Williamson Health Foundation, and multiple joint venture Vanderbilt Health and Williamson Medical Center Walk-In Clinics in Williamson County. Learn more about our many specialized services at WilliamsonHealth.org. Williamson Health is a system where your talents will be valued and your skillset expanded. We are rooted in our promise to world-class, compassionate care for the residents of Williamson County and surrounding communities, taking exceptional pride in serving our community. We're committed to empowering our employees to work in innovative ways and reserve time and space for curiosity, laughter and creativity. We value and support the diversity and cultural differences among one another and are committed to upholding an inclusive environment that appreciates the uniqueness of all individuals. Our values are at the heart of everything we do : respect for every individual, the health and total well-being of all people, human compassion and integrity. These shape who we are as an organization and are essential for delivering the highest level of culturally competent care and treatment of every patient, family member, visitor, physician and employee. Williamson Health is pleased to offer a comprehensive benefits program, that offers you choice and flexibility, so you can take charge of your physical, financial, and emotional well-being. o Medical, Dental, Vision o PTO o Retirement Matching o Tuition reimbursement o Discount programs o FSA (Flexible Spending Accounts) o Identity Theft Protection o Legal Aid Williamson Health is an equal-opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace. POSITION SUMMARY Plans, implements, and evaluates care of those patients undergoing endoscopic procedures in a timely and accurate manner. POSITION REQUIREMENTS Formal Education / Training : Earned a nursing diploma or degree from a college or university. Licensed in the state of Tennessee. Must respond to 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. Workplace Experience : Peri operative Care Equipment and Skills Training : Standard patient care equipment for services provided. The ability to work well under pressure, to function dependently and independently and to be flexible in applying basic nursing knowledge to a variety of setting. 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. Physical Environment : An Endoscopy Unit with patient population ranging from adolescence to age>

ninety-nine plus years of age. Physical Effort : Able to communicate in English verbally and legibly. Able to stand / work for up to twelve hours a day. Able to lift and turn patients with assistance up to 250 lbs. Able to transport patient on stretcher or bed as necessary. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS Performs a comprehensive assessment on all patients within the appropriate time of admission utilizing skills of observation, communication and examination. Plans 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. Collaborates with appropriate team members to effectively coordinate the delivery of patient care in a timely manner. Plans for and provides education, emotional and psychosocial support for patient and family. Functions independently with treatments, procedures and equipment appropriate to areas evidence by adherence to policy, procedure and competency based assessment and no pattern or trend of problem. Handles / transports / stores / prepares / administers medications / solutions safely and in accordance with hospital and departmental policies and procedures. Documents accurately and timely. Reassess patient's condition, evaluate patient response and modify plan of care accordingly and in a timely manner. Maintains healing and therapeutic environment for the patient and family. Maintains position specific qualifications. Facilitates staff development and trains new employees. Demonstrates responsibility for assigned communications and special assignments. Floats to other surgical service areas as necessary to staff.