Registered Nurse - Endoscopy - Part Time Days - Benefit Eligible

Position Summary Plans, implements, and evaluates care of patients undergoing endoscopic procedures in a timely and accurate manner. Requirements Formal education: earned a nursing diploma or degree from a college or university. Licensed in the state of Tennessee. Must respond to the hospital within thirty minutes for ‘on call’ requirements. One year experience in medical/surgical nursing. BLS within 90 days of hire. ACLS within 6 months of hire. Peri‑operative care experience. Physical & Workplace Requirements Standard patient care equipment for services provided. Ability to work well under pressure, function dependently and independently, and be flexible in applying basic nursing knowledge to a variety of settings. General equipment to area and Network computer system, Pneumatic Tube System, Omnicell Medication System, Meditech Order Entry Computer System, AT&T Language Line, endoscopy sterile processing equipment. An Endoscopy Unit with patient populations ranging from adolescence to age > 99+ years. Communicate in English verbally and legibly. Stand/work for up to twelve hours a day. Lift and turn patients with assistance up to 250 lbs. Transport patients on stretcher or bed as necessary. Performance Standards Perform a comprehensive assessment on all patients within the appropriate time of admission utilizing skills of observation, communication, and examination. Plan the patient’s care on an individual basis, identifying problems/needs, nursing diagnosis, standards of care/practice, interventions consistent with identified problems and attainable outcomes. Collaborate with appropriate team members to effectively coordinate the delivery of patient care in a timely manner. Plan for and provide education, emotional and psychosocial support for patient and family. Function independently with treatments, procedures, and equipment appropriate to areas as evidenced by adherence to policy, procedure, and competency‑based assessment and no pattern or trend of problem. Handle/transport/store/prepare/administer medications/solutions safely and in accordance with hospital and departmental policies and procedures. Document accurately and timely. Re‑assess patient’s condition, evaluate patient response, and modify plan of care accordingly and in a timely manner. Maintain a healing and therapeutic environment for the patient and family. Maintain position‑specific qualifications. Facilitate staff development and train new employees. Demonstrate responsibility for assigned communications and special assignments. Float to other surgical service areas as necessary to staff. Benefits Williamson Health offers a comprehensive benefits program that includes the following options: Medical, Dental, Vision PTO Retirement Match Tuition reimbursement Discount programs FSA (Flexible Spending Accounts) Identity Theft Protection Legal Aid Williamson Health is an equal‑opportunity employer and a drug‑free workplace. #J-18808-Ljbffr Williamson Health