RN Procedure Endoscopy (Full - Time) Silver Stream

This is a in office Procedural RN position.

About Wilmington Health

Since 1971, Wilmington Health has been committed to the care and health of our community in Wilmington as well as all of Southeastern North Carolina.

Wilmington Health is structured as a multi-specialty medical practice with primary care providers integrated into the system.

In this way, Wilmington Health is able to provide a comprehensive and coordinated approach to the care of all our patients.

Wilmington Health is committed to using collaborative, evidence-based medicine in providing the highest quality of care to the patients we serve.

Essential Duties / Responsibilities :

• PhilosophySupports the facility’s ideology, mission, goals, and objectivesPerforms in accordance with the facility's policies and proceduresFollows the facility's Standards for Ethical Business ConductConducts oneself as a positive role model and team memberCognizant of patient's rights and responsibilities and supports them in performance of job dutiesParticipates in facility committees, meetings, in-services, and activities
• CommunicationCommunicates effectively and professionally with patients, visitors, physicians, and co-workersInteractions with others are positive, respectful, and considerate
• Financial PracticesUtilizes facility resources appropriately avoiding wasteful practicesReports wasteful practicesAnalyzes work areas and makes recommendations for potential cost-effective improvements
• Compliance ProgramContributes to the progress and development of the organization's adopted Compliance ProgramPerforms according to established compliance policies and procedures
• Performance Improvement ProgramContributes to the progress and development of the organization's adopted Performance Improvement Program, policies, and proceduresPerforms according to established performance improvement policies and proceduresObjectively evaluates suggestions, grievances and processes to identify opportunities to improve performance and quality of careParticipates in data collection activities to support the Performance Improvement Program
• Safety / Risk Management ProgramAdheres to safety policies and procedures in performing job duties and responsibilitiesReports observed or suspected safety violations, hazards, and policy and procedure noncompliance to the Safety Officer or other designated person
• Professional CompetenceMaintains professional competence by participating in continuing education and other learning experiencesContributes to growth and education of staff by sharing knowledge gained in continuing educationMaintains membership in relevant professional organizationsSeeks new learning experiences by accepting challenging opportunities and responsibilitiesParticipates in teaching programs in the facility for employees and physicians on topics of special interest and pertinent to outpatient surgeryResearches and submits pertinent new articles for review at staff meetingsAssists with orientation and training of new personnel and acts as a resource person for patient care problemsOpen to suggestions and recommendations
• Patient Care / Other DutiesParticipates as a team member in support of the total perioperative processOrganizes time, equipment, supplies and personnel to provide effective and efficient case managementSupervises and directs patient care in an endoscopy roomOrganizes nursing activities efficiently and effectively Delegates activities appropriate to the abilities of available staff membersConsiders cost containment by using supplies economically and in effective turnover timeAssists with supply, drug, and equipment inventories to maintain stock level and availabilityAddresses patients to the endoscopy room observing policy and procedure, safety requirements, and patient needsIdentifies the patient and correct procedure according to policy and procedure and communicates with all members of the surgical teamReviews patients medical record and needs to plan care with other health care team membersProvides comfort and reassurance to patient Maintains patient’s privacy and dignityExplains procedures and care to the patientPrepares room according to requirements of patient and procedure to be performedAssembles and provides properly functioning equipment, supplies, and instruments before start of procedureAssists with the proper and safe positioning of the patient Administers medication per order of physician and based on condition of patient Monitors patient condition and maintains accurate documentation, pre-procedure, during procedure, and post-procedureProvides continuity of patient care by communicating with other perioperative care personnel and documenting records accordinglyResponds in a timely manner to meet the needs of the patient and physicianAccurately comprehends and interprets verbal orders and directionDocuments patient care records and other forms accurately following policies and proceduresAccurately advises other responsible for care of the patient about the patient’s status

QUALIFICATIONS

Required :

• High school graduate or GED certification
• Graduate of accredited school of nursing
• Registered Nurse with active license in appropriate state
• Certification in CPR
• IV Conscious Sedation training
• Endoscopy experience
• Evidence of leadership qualities
• Strong Ethical and Moral References
• Language skills adequate for high-level written, interpersonal, and telephone communication in American English

Preferred :

• Certification in ACLS
• Ambulatory surgery center experience
• Computer literate

ADA Physical Demands :

Rarely (Less than .5 hrs / day) Occasionally (0.6 2.5 hrs / day) Frequently (2.6 5.5 hrs / day) Continuously (5.6 8.0 hrs / day)

Physical Demand

Required?

Frequency

Standing

Continuously

Sitting

Frequently

Walking

Continuously

Kneeling / Crouching

Rarely

Lifting

Rarely

ASC / Endoscopy RN Competencies

General

• Customer Service
• Professionalism / Integrity / Responsibility
• Teamwork / Process Focus
• Dependability / Punctuality
• Interpersonal Relationships / Communication
• Judgment / Decision Making / Problem Solving
• Quality / Quantity
• Initiative
• Safety / Housekeeping
• Organizational Skills / Time Management
• Med / IV
• Computer Knowledge / Skills
• Procedures
• Triage Phone and Face to Face
• Specimen Collection
• Assessment Skills
• Documentation
• Equipment Maintenance
• This is a in office Procedural RN position.
30+ days ago