Endoscopy Registered Nurse - PRN

Company: United Surgical Partners International Inc (USPI)
Location: Grapevine
Posted on: January 8, 2021

Job Description:

Responsible to plan, execute, and evaluate the nursing care given to patients in the Endoscopy nursing role. Provides patient care within the prevailing state standards of practice and according to the policies of the facility. Communicates appropriate information to other team members. Helps maintain equipment, supplies, and general cleanliness of the unit. May have additional responsibilities designated by the manager, which may include but are not limited to providing patient care in other peri-operative departments, serving on committees, participating in quality improvement projects.Reports to PreOp/PACU manager.Job Behavior: Reflective of Mission Statement:USPI's mission is to care for every patient and their family as if they were our own. Each patient, each family, each and every time.Demonstrates ability to work as a team member and to communicate directly and professionally. Is flexible, reliable, productive, patient-oriented, and self-motivated. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span. He/she is able to identify and categorize each patient's age-specific grouping of needs, such as those for an infant, adolescent, adult, or geriatric patient. Maintains professional conduct and appearance.#USP-RNRequired SkillsEssential Job Duties and Responsibilities:1. Knows and adheres to policies of the Center and demonstrates fiscal responsibility.2. Follows standards, policies, procedures, goals, and objectives for Endoscopy nursing care according to accepted standards.3. Maintains and demonstrates current skills and knowledge of Endoscopy procedures and techniques.4. Provides multi-dimensional care for assigned patients. Includes patient care in the pre-operative holding area, care in the Endoscopy suite, and care for the patient in the PACU.5. Contact by way of telephone patients scheduled for endoscopy procedures to assess medical and medication history. Reviews with PAT nurse for any labs, x-rays, or EKG's needed.6. Maintains and demonstrates current skills and knowledge in endoscopic procedures.7. Demonstrates ability to understand the unique needs of each age group of the patient population.8. Prepares patients, equipment and room for Endoscopy procedures.9. Assists physicians with Endoscopy procedures per the SGNA guidelines. Specialized knowledge, experience and training is required for endoscope manipulation under the direction of the endoscopist.10. Demonstrates accountability and responsibility for the care of facility assets.11. Assesses the patient's physiological and psychological needs.12. Administers conscious sedation to patients that meet criteria under the direction of the attending physician while adhering to conscious sedation policies and monitors the patient to provide a safe environment during the Endoscopy procedure.13. Follows OSHA and other standards for protection against blood borne pathogens.14. Seeks involvement in activities that promote professional growth and behavior.15. Uses good body mechanics.16. Remains calm and function as a team member during times of stress and crisis situations.17. Informs Manager of applicable day-to-day situations.18. Follows employee health and other personnel and staffing policies.Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.General familiarity with medical terminology as it pertains to anatomy and procedures for an endoscopy procedure room.Required ExperienceEducation and/or Experience:

• Minimum one year of experience in Outpatient Endoscopy.
• Graduate of an approved school of nursing.
• Currently licensed by the Board of Nurse Examiners of the State of Texas.
• CPR certification required, Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification required.
• Demonstrates clinical competency, leadership, and teaching capabilities.
• Physically and emotionally capable of performing responsibilities of position.

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