Registered Nurse - Per diem, Endoscopy

QUALIFICATIONS :

• Graduate of a Professional School of Nursing
• Current state licensure as a registered nurse
• Current certification in BLS and ACLS
• Evidence of continuing education
• Good command of the English language, both verbal and written
• Meets the needs of the nursing service as demanded by the schedule, particularly when overtime hours and time changes become necessary
• Ability to work well with physicians, employees, patients and others.
• Strong clinical skills specific to the endoscopy environment; endoscopy experience preferred.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Monitors and assesses the physical / psychological status of the patient through personal observation and interaction during pre-op, intra-op and post-operative phases of the procedural event (according to the daily assignment).
• Assesses and responds to the individual, psychosocial and spiritual needs of the patient and significant others.
• Acts as patient advocate in the coordination of patient care.
• Provides patient education.
• Demonstrates performance, understanding, and interpretation of diagnostic measures such as lab tests, radiology exams, EKGs, etc.
• Identifies goals for the individual patient and communicates these goals to other involved in the patient's care
• Utilizing professional nursing judgment, takes action to implement the nursing care plan and resolve the problems identified for the individual patient
• Utilizing supplies, equipment and resources to contains costs without compromising delivery of care
• Implements infection prevention measures and environmental safety practices as demonstrated through room preparation and high-level disinfection practices
• Reports and documents information accurately and in a timely manner
• Communicates a positive and caring attitude towards patient, physicians, staff, and all other contacts
• Seeks guidance, direction and assistance where needed. Follows Center Policy and Procedures at all times and is an active participant in the QI program
• Maintains confidentiality / privacy / security of all patients and Center's communications / documents
• Gains knowledge of all equipment and supplies and is familiar with their location, especially emergency rugs, supplies and equipment.

Participates in staff meetings, and In-services (mandatory and regular).

• Demonstrates flexibility in patient care, assignment, schedule and needs of BMEC.
• Supervises employees with lesser qualifications and delegates duties to them according to qualifications, skills, education and competency
• Maintains a clean, pleasant and safe environment for self / other employees and patients / visitors
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Assumes responsibilities of the Nurse Manager in his / her absence as delegated.
• Has the ability to perform in all roles throughout the endoscopy center to include working in preoperative, procedural, postoperative settings;

may be asked to function in the Infection Control role

EOE / F / M / Vet / Disabled