RN - Endoscopy

RN

Profession: Nursing Specialty: Endoscopy Duration: 12 weeks Shift: Day Shift Hours per Shift: 8 Experience: Minimum years of experience required License: Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of South Carolina or holds a current compact/multi-state license as a Registered Nurse in a recognized NCSBN compact state. Certifications: Must have a current American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Provider Card. ACLS required for certain positions. Must-Have: Graduate of an accredited school or college of nursing. BSN preferred. Advanced Endoscopy experience. Knowledge of professional nursing theory and practice. Skill in identifying problems and recommending solutions. Ability to communicate clearly. Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations. Description: Provide nursing care for patients following established standards and practices. Apply professional nursing theory and practice to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care. Knowledge of organizational policies and procedures to administer patient care is essential. Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment is required. Skills in preparing and maintaining records and writing reports are necessary. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, and the public. Analyze situations and apply critical thinking. React calmly and effectively in emergency situations. Frequent standing, walking, bending, crouching, and stooping will be necessary. Frequent lifting and moving of patients is required. Exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissue may occur. Intermittent exposure to the risk of exposure to blood-borne pathogens is possible. Work may involve deadlines or irregular hours. Call and/or weekend/holiday work may be required based on department needs.