RN - Endoscopy

Registered Nurse

Profession: Nursing Specialty: GI Lab Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Day Hours per Shift: 12 Experience: 2+ years License: Registered Nurse License in California Certifications: ACLS, BLS Must-Have: Strong background in complex gastroenterology studies such as ERCP cases

Description: Shift start times range between 7:00 AM - 10:00 AM. Responsible for the overall management of nursing care provided to patients from admission to discharge. Assures competent, compassionate, and cost-effective patient care. Ensures the safety, comfort, personal hygiene, and protection of patients while performing disease prevention and restorative measures. Responds to medical and environmental emergencies. Plans and coordinates delivery of care to maximize efficient care delivery. Sets priorities for and provides patient care in both routine and complex situations. Serves as a liaison between nursing and medical staff to facilitate a collaborative approach to patient care. Coordinates the involvement of patients, physicians, families, and other health team members to manage patient care and resources effectively. Exercises clinical judgment and critical thinking in all aspects of the nursing process and unit activities. Administers treatments, medications, and performs nursing skills in a timely manner. Maintains current knowledge of patient care status and monitors patients' perceptions of care through clinical rounds. Assures that physicians are informed of significant changes in patients' conditions. Analyzes, inputs, and integrates patient acuity levels accurately and in a timely manner. Demonstrates knowledge and ability to effectively interact with the patient population served. Conducts initial and ongoing assessments of the patient and family, considering various factors. Completes nursing assessments within 24 hours of admission. Ensures nursing processes are individualized to meet all patient needs, including assessment, care plans, patient education, and discharge planning. Observes patients' physical conditions and behaviors and interprets information accordingly. Identifies and monitors patients at risk for negative events, implementing precautions to minimize risks. Evaluates and re-evaluates the effectiveness of the care plan through observation and communication. Develops the patient's plan of care in collaboration with patients, families, physicians, and other disciplines. Documents and communicates patient assessments, care plans, and relevant information with the health team. Modifies plans as necessary, ensuring continuous communication and follow-up activities involving the patient, family, and other disciplines.