Registered Nurse - Endoscopy

Endoscopy RN PositionWashington Outpatient Surgery Center, LLC (WOSC) is a multi-specialty center, with five operating rooms and two procedure rooms, that operates Monday through Friday. WOSC has been offering its patients advanced surgical services in a convenient, comfortable setting since April 1986. We value our employees and have an organizational commitment to innovation, process improvements, and pursuit of excellence.The ENDO RN provides direct patient care in the endoscopy department. Responsible for patient during all phases of care in perioperative setting: telephone pre-op evaluation, admitting, conscious sedation, recovery, and post-op phone calls.Job DutiesParticipate as a team member in support of the total perioperative processPerform patient's pre-op evaluation over the phone and assist in assessing the physical and emotional status prior to admissionProvides pre-op instructions and answer any questions the patient may haveAdminister medications and perform safe, individualized care for the patientsEffectively communicate with the team, physicians, and patient family members regarding the patient's status and changes in the scheduleDevelop a plan of care to meet patient's needs related to surgical conditionConfirm that proper techniques and procedures are used according to accepted standards of practiceMaintain order and cleanliness of preoperative and postoperative areaObtain lab tests and results as indicated; report abnormal values per policyExplain perioperative plan of care to the patient/patient's family including what to expect during the recovery phase and how the family plays a roleAssess and document patient's physical and emotional status upon arrival to the recovery room and upon dischargePerform postoperative telephone contact to assess patient's post-op status and provide further education and advise as neededRequired Education and License/CertificationAssociates level degree from an accredited school of nursing required; Bachelor's level preferredActive RN California LicenseCurrent AHA BLS, ACLS, PALS CertificationQualifications and SkillsMinimum two (2) years' experience in an acute care facility preferred (in the last five years), in the admitting department, operating room, or post anesthesia recovery.ASC experience and GI/Endoscopy experience preferredStrong ethical and moral character referencesAbility to communicate effectively and professionally with patients, visitors, physicians and with their office personnel, coworkers, and other healthcare facilities in a positive, respectful, and considerate mannerAbility to promote favorable facility image with physicians, patients, and general publicAbility to make decisions and solve problemsLanguage skills adequate for high-level written, interpersonal, and telephone communication in American EnglishElectronic Medical Record experience; EPIC experience preferred