Registered Nurse - Endoscopy

Shift Details Per Diem (as needed) 7 AM - 5 PM. Job Description Performs an age specific plan of care for a designated group of patients using the nursing process of assessment, diagnosis, outcome identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care. Collaborates with physicians and other health team members in coordinating and implementing procedures and treatments. Uses leadership skills/clinical judgment in coordinating patient care and directing/delegating activities of the patient care unit team. Job Responsibilities Conducts patient interview, explains policies and procedures to patient/ significant others, reviews patient’s chart and answers questions correctly and courteously; assesses gastrointestinal, cardiovascular, respiratory, renal and neurological health status; determines mobility, sensory deficits, prostheses use, and skin condition and adjusts plan of care, as appropriate; assesses level of pain and pain management; communicates and documents patient’s physiologic health status and plan of care; assesses patient’s psychosocial health status; elicits perception of medical/nursing care and expectation of care. Determines coping mechanism, knowledge level, and ability to comprehend; identifies cultural/ethnic requirements to reduce anxiety and ensure patient satisfaction; communicates and documents psychological status and care plan of support groups, counseling services, and social services; identifies patient outcome; develops criteria for measurement of patient outcomes; identifies actual or potential patient problems; identifies patient’s need for teaching based on psychosocial and developmental assessment. Develops patient outcome statement(s) and establishes individualized patient goals; identifies care activities and establishes the priorities necessary to achieve expected outcome; coordinates the cost-effective use of supplies, equipment and medication to achieve expected outcome; documents the plan of care and collaborates with physicians and other health team members; implements the plan of care; maintains constant vigilance over patient care to ensure that safety precautions or needs are followed. Exercises professional skills related to the plan of care; reassesses patients as needed and revises plan of care appropriately; administers prescribed treatments correctly; uses equipment necessary for patient care; provides emotional support to patient and significant other; applies scientific principles in performing procedures; carries them out safely, timely and efficiently; makes accurate observations of patient’s conditions during treatments or procedures; records and reports the same as appropriate; keeps accurate documentation of patient’s treatment, activity and condition, and responses to interventions; uses appropriate methods of documentation according to departmental policy; acts rapidly and effectively during any emergency situation; provides a calm, quiet, restful atmosphere; communicates effectively with the patient’s family or caretakers; participates in planning for discharge and coordinates referrals; provides discharge instructions; evaluates care provided for patient outcome. Demonstrates ability to measure effectiveness of care provided and documents the same; performs variance analysis related to outcome data for performance improvement; designs, implements, and evaluates systems to improve care in unit; collaborates with other care team members in planning and carrying out treatment regimen; provides direction to other members of the care team; collaborates with the appropriate physician on patient’s plan of care. Accurately interprets and implements treatment regimen as prescribed by the Physician; assists the Physician during treatments and or diagnostic procedures; keeps the Patient Care Manager or physician abreast of changes in patient’s condition and interventions; delegates assignments in providing patient care, and ensures timely completion; performs grade I–IV Decubitus Care; performs preventive skin care measures; applies simple dressings maintaining principles of aseptic technique. Applies warm and cold compresses, consistent with facility procedure; performs irrigations, consistent with facility procedure; performs other procedures related to skin care as necessary; administers medications correctly and safely; correctly identifies medication in terms of action, dosage, side effects, and implications for the patient; meets standard on medication administration examination; demonstrates preparation of local solutions. Administers and documents medication correctly; educates patients and significant others regarding drug and food interactions; participates in patient and family education; provides patients with an explanation of their condition; communicates assessment data orderly by recording, updating and verbalizing pertinent information to the care team; utilizes health teaching opportunities and resources; provides for early discharge planning and appropriate referrals; evaluates teaching effectiveness through patient/family feedback. Performs related duties as required. All responsibilities noted here are essential functions of the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act; duties not mentioned but related are not essential functions. Job Qualification Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing; Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred; must be enrolled in an accredited BSN program within two (2) years and obtain a BSN degree within five (5) years of job entry date. Current license to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State is required, plus specialized certifications as needed. Endoscopy RN experience is highly preferred. Additional Salary Detail The salary range and or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team member's base salary and or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable, such as location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity. #J-18808-Ljbffr