Registered Nurse Endoscopy

Endoscopy Registered NurseRegistered nurse in endoscopy setting provides continuity of individual patient care, safety, and education by direct assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation of the nursing plan of care for the patient undergoing endoscopic procedures. Carry out responsibilities within the framework of the established standards of patient care in nursing practice.Job ResponsibilitiesOversee accurate and ongoing physical, psychological, social, safety, educational, and discharge needs of each patient. Analyze assessment data and identify specific patient physical, psychological, social, educational, safety, and discharge planning problems/needs which will be addressed in the patient's plan of care.Identify, ensure, and document compliance to regulatory agency mandates to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local requirements. Oversee completion of timely and accurate documentation on each patient. Handle confidential patient information and organizational information appropriately.Utilize the nurse's patient assessment skills pre intra and post-procedure, during both the pulmonary and gastrointestinal procedures.Provide direct patient care and respond to patients needs both timely and effectively. Collaborate with other disciplines of the healthcare team to ensure the delivery of safe, timely, and appropriate quality patient care.Assuring continuity of care during the pre-procedural, intra procedural, and post-procedural period of the patient GI and pulmonary experience. Collaborate with other disciplines of the healthcare team to ensure the delivery of safe, timely and appropriate quality patient care. Cross train to Peri-anesthesia.Response appropriately to emergency situations and disasters, both internal and external.Provide nursing care in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act and be a role model and ensure that Standards of Care, Standards of Practice, Standards of Competency, Nurse Practice Act, and Nursing Policy and Procedures are followed by all members of the healthcare team.Function as testing personnel under CLIA1988 regulations as they relate to point of care testing as required.Assist with the financial management of the designated area(s) by monitoring supply usage and waste.Other duties as assigned.Education RequirementsMinimum: Med Surg, Critical Care ExperiencePreferred: Endoscopy Experience, Moderate Sedation Administration ExperienceExperience RequirementsMinimum: Associate Degree as a Registered Nurse from an accredited school of nursingPreferred: Bachelor's Degree as a Registered Nurse from an accredited school of nursingLicense/Certification RequirementsRegistered Nurse licensed in the State of Indiana by date of hire or transfer to the positionBasic Life Safety (American Heart Association)Advanced Cardiac Life Support (American Heart Association)EducationAssociates or better in Nursing or related field.Bachelors or better in Nursing or related field.Licenses & CertificationsACLSRegistered NurseBLS- Basic Life SupportEqual Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.