Registered Nurse - Full- Time

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Company Overview: AMSURG is an independent leader in ambulatory surgery center services, operating a network of more than 250 surgery centers nationwide. In partnership with physicians and health systems, the organization delivers high-quality care for patients across a diverse spectrum of medical specialties, including gastroenterology, ophthalmology and orthopedics.

Mid-Atlantic Endoscopy Center MidAtlantic Endoscopy is skilled in performing a myriad of digestive procedures, including colonoscopy, esophageal dilation, flexible sigmoidoscopy, upper endoscopy and small bowel enteroscopy.

Essential Duties, Tasks and Responsibilities

• Proactively participates as a team member in support of the total endoscopy process
• Organizes time, equipment, supplies, and personnel to provide effective and efficient case management
• Supervises and directs patient care in the endoscopy room
• Verifies patient procedure prior to transport to procedure room
• Participates in time out in procedure room
• Uses safe surgery check list
• Organizes nursing activities efficiently and effectively
• Delegates activities appropriate to the abilities of available staff members
• Considers cost containment by using supplies economically and by managing efficient turnover time
• Assists with supplies, drugs, and equipment inventories to maintain stock level and availability
• Addresses patient needs specific to the endoscopy procedure
• Using two patient identifiers, identifies the patient and correct procedure, according to policy and procedures and communicates with the healthcare team
• Reviews patient's medical record and needs to provide continuity of care, collaboratively with other members of the healthcare team; communicates variances appropriately to other healthcare team members
• Provides comfort and reassurance to patient
• Maintains patient's privacy and dignity
• Explains procedure(s) and plan of care to the patient
• Works collaboratively with the healthcare team to prepare the procedure room according to requirements of patient, physician, and procedure to includes, but not be limited to assembling and providing properly functioning equipment, supplies, and instruments
• Works collaboratively with the surgical/procedure team to verify high level disinfection and/or sterility of instruments and supplies according to policy and procedure
• Assists with the appropriate and safe positioning of the patient according to patient needs and planned procedure; monitors throughout procedure
• Administers medication(s), per order of physician
• Handles tissue specimens correctly and accurately according to policy and procedures
• Logs specimens
• Monitors patient condition and maintains accurate logistics and timely documentation per policy and procedure
• Accurately comprehends and interprets physician orders and direction, following policy and procedures
• Works collaboratively with the healthcare team to ensure continuity of patient care
• Performs other miscellaneous duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• Current state license to practice as a registered nurse
• Maintain basic cardiac life support certification and ACLS
• 1 year of experience as a registered nurse

EOE Statement: AMSURG is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age (40 or older), race, color, religion, gender, sex, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws. We strive to also provide a disability inclusive application and interview process. If you are a candidate with a disability and require reasonable accommodation in order to submit an application, please contact us at: View email address on click.appcast.io. Please include your full name, the role you're applying for and the accommodation necessary to assist you with the recruiting process.

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