RN Endo

Duly Health Lombard Lombard, IL 60148, USA Description JOB TITLE : Registered Nurse (RN) Endoscopy Salary Range: $40.00 - $53.00 per hour, based on skill and experience level.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Delivery of safe patient care in the Endoscopy period of the patient’s Endoscopic experience through the framework of the nursing process.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Supervisor of Clinical Services

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Current American Heart Assn. BLS and ACLS certifications.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

Demonstrates current, comprehensive professional knowledge and skills in conformance with recognized nursing standards and department policies including the Patient Bill of Rights and AAAHC regulations, Standards for Nursing Care and the Nurse Practice Act. Consults with physician and other health care team members in planning care and establishing desired outcomes. Ensures that required equipment and supplies are available. Involves peers and other team members in planning and revising of care. Bases nursing care on specific nursing diagnoses and nursing orders. Gives safe (economical) and efficient nursing care to the patient. Ensures that waiting significant others receive periodic status/progress reports per physician input. Practices and assists others in maintaining universal precautions and electrical and environmental safety. Practices within federal, state and nurse practice guidelines and regulations. Is able to recognize changes in patient status; reports pertinent information. Conserves materials and equipment through appropriate use. Prepares and labels all specimens according to hospital policy and procedure; documents appropriately. Gives pertinent, concise, precise information to relief staff. Directs and delegates activity of team members appropriately in emergency situations. Measure patient responses to medical and nursing interventions based on expected outcomes. Ensures that equipment and supplies are returned to their proper location after use. Identifies and prioritizes individual patient care needs according to age, physiological, psychosocial, cultural and physical status. Plans care based on contemplated procedure, standards of practice, admission assessment and MD preference. Documents in a clear, concise, accurate, legible manner. Documents all necessary information related to patient’s progress and outcomes in interventions. Ensures completion of resuscitation record following Code Blue procedures. Assesses physiological and psychosocial health status of patient. Identifies chief complaint. Assesses patient medical history. Demonstrates competency in patient identification verification per policy Demonstrates competency in pre-procedure phone calls.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Standing: 66-100% Walking: 66-100% Lifting: 0-50lbs. as needed Carrying: 0-25lbs. as needed Pushing: 0-400lbs. on wheels with assistance as needed Climbing: 1-5 flights of stairs as necessary Pulling: As necessary while providing patient care Bending: Proper bending necessary to pick things off the floor Squatting: As necessary while providing care Rotating: Shoulders as necessary Kneeling: If necessary while providing patient care Reaching: overhead while providing patient care General comments: Visual and hearing senses must be adequate to provide patient care.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

Inside 95-100% Temperature 30F-115F Fumes: Occasional Dust: Occasional Gases: None Mist: Occasional Radiation: Occasional Noise or Vibrations: Biomedical equipment, needles, sharps, copy machine, phones, latex, disinfectants, etc. Hazards: Occasional contact with communicable disease, electrical equipment, etc. Personal Protective Equipment: Provided (gowns, gloves, masks, head cover). This description is intended to provide only basic guidelines for meeting job requirements. Responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities and working conditions may change as needs evolve. Health and dental insurance Life & Disability Insurance Paid Time Off 401(k) plan with employer match Flexible spending accounts Additional optional benefits Equal Employment Opportunity & Work Force Diversity Our organizationis an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, creed, sex, religion, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, parental status, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic testing results or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws. This practice relates to all personnel matters such as compensation, benefits, training, promotions, transfers, layoffs, etc.Furthermore, our organizationiscommitted to going beyond the legal requirements of equal employment opportunity to take positive actions which ensure diversity in the workplace and result in a multi-cultural organization. Equal 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Duly Lombard ASC