RN Endoscopy FT

RN Endoscopy FT

Mon-Fri 9a-5p, rotating call

APPLICATION MUST BE FILLED OUT ENTIRELY TO BE CONSIDERED FOR INTERVIEW PROCESS

Scope of Responsibility

The Endoscopy Registered Nurse is also responsible for pre-procedure assessments, care of sedated patients and intra-op and post-procedure. Responsible for specimen collection and labeling.

Responsible to Director of Endoscopy

Education

• Associate Degree Nurse or Bachelor of Science Nursing

Training and Experience

• Current licensure with the Texas Board of Nurse Examiners
• Obtains and maintains American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Provider
• Obtains and maintains ACLS within 6 months of employment
• One year acute care experience required

Health and Background Requirements

• Employment contingent upon successful completion of:
• Background Check
• Lab Work
• Immunization Records

Physical

• Sitting occasionally
• Stationary Standing frequently
• Walking frequently
• Ability to be mobile continually
• Crouching (bend at knees) occasionally
• Kneeling/Crawling occasionally
• Stooping (bend at waist) occasionally
• Twisting (knees, waist, neck) occasionally
• Turn/Pivot frequently
• Climbing rarely
• Balancing rarely
• Reaching overhead occasionally
• Reaching extension occasionally
• Pushing/Pulling (Maximum weight: 35 lbs ) continually
• Lifting/Carrying (Maximum weight: 35 lbs ) occasionally
• Other Physical Demands: Ability to talk to patient and/or staff continually
• Other Physical Demands: Ability to hear patients and/or alarms continually
• Other Physical Demands: Vision (near and/or far) continually
• Other Physical Demands: Ability to distinguish colors continually
• Other Physical Demands: Ability to drive n/a

Environment

• Risk of electrical shock rarely
• Risk of Radiation occasionally
• Fumes or Airborne Particles occasionally
• Chemicals occasionally
• Moving Mechanical Parts occasionally
• Noise Level occasionally
• Weather Conditions n/a

Bloodborne Exposure (Refer to Bloodborne Exposure Control Plan in Policy Tech for possible exposure tasks)

Continually

Respirator Fit Testing Required

• Annually

Age of Patient Populations Served

• Adolescents 13 18 years
• Adults 19 70 years
• Geriatrics 71 + years

Qualifications

Education

Required: Associates or better in Nursing. High School or better.

Preferred: Bachelors or better in Nursing or related field.

Licenses & Certifications

Required: Basic Life Support Registered Nurse

Preferred: Adv Cardiac Life Support

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