REGISTERED NURSE, Endoscopy Unit, Part Time

Registered Nurse - Endoscopy Unit

This Registered Nurse - Endoscopy Unit opportunity is part time at 20 hours per week, offers full benefits and a convenient day shift schedule. We are looking for a dynamic individual to provide direct patient care to infant through geriatric patient populations. Addresses the psychosocial, physical and general aspects of care related to the surgical/endoscopy environment. Communicates with surgeon and anesthesiologist continuously and as needed about patient condition. Assists with the maintenance of surgical equipment and endoscopy inventory. Participates in performance improvement activities. Assesses operating room / endoscopy procedure room for equipment functioning and readiness, obtains supplies for individual cases and ensures all appropriate needs of surgical operating team are met. Monitors, positions and assists patient during procedure.

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates supportive behaviors necessary for performing bedside report using IMAP & SBAR (both accomplished in partnership with patient inside room)
• Demonstrates ability to assess cardio-respiratory systems for changes in infant to geriatric patients and is able to treat appropriately.
• Is fully responsible for the care of the endoscopes/instruments/equipment during the procedure, including cleaning and processing of scopes and reusable instruments at the end of the procedure in partnership with the endoscopy tech.
• Preps and drapes patients correctly for all procedures. Carries out medical and surgical asepsis during all procedures.

Benefits for full and part time employees:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Tuition Reimbursement/Repayment Program
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com

Qualifications:

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
• Associate degree Nursing required.
• BSN preferred.
• At two (2) years post graduate experience in Surgery or Medical/Surgical Nursing.
• BLS and ACLS required.