Registered Nurse, Center

Center Nurse

Position Details

Job Title: Center Nurse

Job Title Description: Registered Nurse, Center

Job Type: Staff

FLSA Type: Non-Exempt, Hourly

Job Family: Center Nursing

Reports To: Nurse Manager. Daily assignments and direction may be provided Charge Nurse.

Interfaces With: All employees of OGGI, Physicians, Patients, DON, Practice Manager, Human Resource Manager, outside vendors/clients

Work Location: All Centers

Job Overview: Ensures quality patient care throughout endoscopic experience.

Key Responsibilities

Core Responsibilities

• Practices within the scope of the Ohio Nurse Practice Act and approved Center policies and procedures.
• Provides complete documentation in all areas of care
• Implements all physician orders and assists the physician as directed.
• Maintains positive working relationships with physicians, manager, and peers.
• Maintains equipment and endoscopy center facilities in a highly functional state.
• Reports directly to Nurse Manager and/or designee.
• Flexible with working at other COEC locations as needed.
• Responsible for direct patient care: assess the physical and psychosocial status of patients through review of data, direct observation, vital sign monitoring and/or consultation with other health care providers in order to provide optimal care pre-procedure, during procedure and post-procedure.
• Begin and access patient IV's to provide continued care throughout patient appointment
• Responsible for protecting confidential and/or privileged information according to Center policy.
• Promotes and supports patient/family-centered care.
• Maintains a safe environment for the patient receiving conscious sedation by assessing, monitoring and evaluating condition of the patient pre-procedure, during the procedure and post-procedure.
• Prepares rooms and assists with diagnostic/therapeutic endoscopic procedures; sets up each procedure room and/or procedure cart prior to procedure, and keeps appropriate equipment, instruments, and supplies available.
• Tests equipment prior to procedure to ensure it is working properly as needed.
• Assists the physician with endoscopic procedures.
• Prepare specimens for lab and document.
• Provides oversight of LPN duties.
• Documentation: maintains accurate and complete medical records which reflect the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care and any other pertinent information related to the endoscopic procedure.
• Patient Education: identifies educational needs of patients and/of families related to understanding of diagnosis, procedure and treatment plan. Promotes compliance with treatment plan by answering questions and discussing patient's and/or families' concerns. Responsible for insuring patient meets discharge criteria and that patient/significant other is provided with discharge instructions.
• Communicates to physician and anesthesia provider any unexpected patient outcomes before, during or after procedures
• Administers IV conscious sedation medications under the order and supervision of the physician
• Will utilize electronic charting throughout patient visit.
• Participates in orientation of new employees and may function as a preceptor.
• Adheres to infection control principles

Additional Responsibilities

• In addition to the above, on-going job expectations of the Center R.N. are as follows:
• Maintain CEUs for licensure
• Orient to new procedures and equipment
• Responsible for maintaining current BCLS and ACLS.
• Maintain annual fire safety/general safety training
• Maintain annual OSHA-TB
• Maintain annual OSHA Blood-borne Pathogen
• Maintain annual HIPAA compliance
• Maintain annual PPD skin test or TB Screening Form
• Maintain annual competency in conscious sedation
• Participate in Continuous Quality Improvement Program
• Meets quarterly performance metrics --Must complete annual performance evaluation and return in a timely manner, including competency skills checklist
• Attends and participated in at least 75% of staff meetings and reviews minutes of those meetings not attended
• Seeks professional development opportunities based on individual learning or developmental need

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Effective verbal, written communication and listening skills
• Ability to communicate with diverse levels of patients, staff members, and management.
• Ability to establish priorities, work independently, and proceed with objectives.
• Ability to organize work material and/or charts to ensure accuracy of patient records.
• Ability to handle and resolve problems.
• Neat appearance and a professional demeanor
• Ability to delegate appropriately and supervise patient care delivery.
• Effective understanding and use of the English language.
• Must be flexible with working schedule and have ability to work occasional overtime.
• Ability to use modern business communication, and office systems
• Knowledge of various computer programs, including internet experience. Electronic Medical Records experience preferred
• Willingness to learn new tasks, cross-train in other areas and be flexible with workload, including assisting co-workers

Required Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved School of Nursing, with current license to practice as an R.N. in the state of Ohio
• BLS and ACLS certification

Preferred Qualifications

Special training and/or experience in endoscopic procedures.

Physical Requirements

Physical demand requirements meet those defined as HEAVY work, exerting 50100 pounds of force occasionally, 2550 pounds of force frequently, and/or 120 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Work Environment

Works with chemicals including, but not limited to, chlorine bleach, glutaraldehyde, Rapicide and formalin

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Ohio Gastroenterology Group, Inc.