REGISTERED NURSE - GI LAB - FT DAYS (48736)

Job Details

Description

Position Title : Endoscopy Registered Nurse

Department : Endoscopy

Reports to : Endoscopy Nurse Manager

Job Summary : Provides safe and effective delivery of patient care, utilizing a systems theory approach through assessment, reassessment, goal setting, and outcome evaluation.

Will practice within the parameters of the Illinois Nursing and Advanced Practice Nursing Act. Practices autonomously and in accordance with professional nursing standards.

Responsible for Endoscopy call. Will guide and direct the endoscopy technician. Responsible for the interviewing, assessment, and screening of endoscopy patients.

Service and Quality Standards :

Service

Is Customer focused

Anticipates customer needs

Adheres to customer service standards

Is Competent, caring and compassionate

Treats coworkers and customers with dignity and respect

Demonstrates competent, caring and compassionate behavior

to customers and coworkers

People

Is conversation conscious

Assures confidentiality of patient and employee information

Is positive in interactions with others

Is courteous and respectful

Promotes a harassment free environment

Inspires the trust of others

Acts in accordance with hospital policies, meets the requirements of the Code of Conduct / Code of Excellence and identifies any conflicts of interest.

Quality

Is excellent in patient care and service

Demonstrates multidisciplinary cooperation

Assists in obtaining excellent satisfaction scores of feedback

Is safety conscious

Demonstrates safety consciousness and supports safety initiatives

Is involved with improvement efforts

Supports performance improvement

Seeks ways to improve systems and services

Shows commitment to improvement efforts

Meets mandatory educational requirements

Growth

Is a loyal ambassador

Demonstrates commitment to hospital mission and vision

Is active and involved

Supports hospital initiatives

Champions innovation and supports change

Is a positive role model

Fosters team cooperation

Finance

Is a good steward of hospital resources

Develops / uses efficient work methods

Is cost effective

Conserves organizational resources

Job Responsibilities :

• Supports patient’s rights and responsibilities, including respect of cultural, ethical and religious diversity.
• Provides age-appropriate and population specific patient care in a safe, skillful, accurate and efficient manner to adolescent (age 14 and older), adult, and geriatric populations.
• Assesses patient and family learning needs and provides ongoing education and evaluation. Documents readiness to learn, teaching barriers and outcomes.
• Completes documentation accurately and appropriately in a timely manner, according to hospital policies and procedures.
• Effectively utilizes the nursing process to ensure optimal nursing care and patient outcomes.
• Engages in activities to expand and / or enhance the professional nursing role, which includes integration of research and evidence based practice.
• Demonstrates flexibility to meet department, organization and patient / family needs.
• Provides leadership and autonomy in the professional practice setting and the profession.
• Assists with the orientation of new employees
• Precepts student nurses
• Delegates appropriately
• Self-manages time and responsibilities
• Acts in accordance with hospital policies, meets the requirements of the Code of Conduct / Code of Excellence, and identifies any conflicts of interest.
• Follows principles of aseptic technique.
• Performs department maintenance duties.
• Demonstrates competency of pre-operative responsibilities as indicated in department.
• Demonstrates competency of post-operative responsibilities as indicated in department.
• Demonstrates competency of intra-op responsibilities as indicated in department.
• Demonstrates competency of circulating and scrubbing as applicable to hiring agreement.
• Delegates responsibilities to appropriate health care team members and monitors their activity and work performance.
• Participates in doing follow-op phone calls for Endoscopy patients.
• Participates in interviewing, assessment, and screening of Endoscopy patients.
• Orders lab work appropriately and initiates appropriate orders.
• Accurately completes the PAT / Pre-op Checklist.
• Independently follows up on appropriate needs for patients.
• If responsible for taking Endoscopy Tech call will maintains technical skills relating to scopes / processors / Medivators.

Education Requirements and Other Requirements :

Education Level : Graduate of an accredited nursing program.

Certification / Licensure : Illinois licensed or eligible. CPR certification required.

Experience Requirements : Prior nursing experience with moderate sedation and cardiac monitoring preferred. ACLS provider status required or completed within one year.

Critical care experience preferred. Applicant will be required to complete orientation and annual competency standards as outlined by hospital policies and unit standards.

Qualifications

Education Requirements and Other Requirements :

Education Level : High school diploma or equivalent. Successful completion of an accredited surgical technology program, medical technician program, or one year endoscopy technician experience or equivalent.

Certification / Licensure : CPR certification required. GI Technical Specialist preferred.

Experience Requirements : Preferred experience in providing or assisting in patient care and knowledge of medical terminology.

Basic knowledge of computers, aseptic technique, and materials management techniques.

Working Conditions : Exposure Category 1

Physical Activity :

NA 0-25% 26-75% 76-100%

Lift / Carry X

Push / Pull X

Reach Overhead X

Climb X

Squat / Bend / Kneel X

Sit X

Stand X

Walk / Move About X

The most significant duties have been included in this description. Other duties may be assigned and the hospital has the right to modify this job description as needed to accurately reflect assigned duties.