Registered Nurse Endoscopy II - Memorial Care OPSC Long Beach

Overview At SCA Health, we believe health care is about people – the patients we serve, the physicians we support and the teammates who push us forward. Behind every successful facility, procedure or innovation is a team of 15,000+ professionals working together, learning from each other and living out the mission, vision and values that define our organization. As part of Optum, SCA Health is redefining specialty care by developing more accessible, patient-centered practice solutions for a network of more than 370 ambulatory surgical centers, over 400 specialty physician practice clinics and numerous labs and surgical hospitals. Our work spans a broad spectrum of services, all designed to support physicians, health systems and employers in delivering efficient, value-based care to patients without compromising quality or autonomy. What sets SCA Health apart isn’t just what we do, it’s how we do it. Each decision we make is rooted in seven core values: Clinical quality Integrity Service excellence Teamwork Accountability Continuous improvement Inclusion Our values aren’t empty words – they inform our attitudes, actions and culture. At SCA Health, your work directly impacts patients, physicians and communities. Here, you’ll find opportunities to build your career alongside a team that values your expertise, invests in your success and shares a common mission to care for patients, serve physicians and improve health care in America. At SCA Health, we offer a comprehensive benefits package to support your health, well‑being and financial future. Our offerings include medical, dental and vision coverage, 401(k) plan with company match, paid time off, life and disability insurance and more. Please visit our career site to learn more about our benefits. Your ideas should inspire change. If you join our team, they will. Responsibilities We are actively hiring for a Registered Nurse (RN) Endoscopy. Develop an individualized perioperative patient plan of care by implementing: Protecting the patient from injury caused by extraneous objects and chemical, electrical, mechanical and thermal sources. Demonstrating safe operation of equipment and machinery and following procedures for reporting and correcting an unsafe situation. Spiking up with safety concerns acting as the patient’s advocate. Handling specimens according to facility policy and procedures. Adhering to standard precautions including the use of personal protective equipment. Complying with Universal Protocol and facility site validation and time‑out policy. Communicating the patient’s current status to relevant parties throughout the continuum of care. Administering medications safely and correctly using the 8 rights of medication administration. Practicing and monitoring aseptic technique. Implementing the plan of care including the following interventions: Managing patient recovery from anesthesia – moderate sedation and monitored anesthesia care. Assessing patient status at intervals in accordance with facility policies and procedures. Providing nursing care and appropriate monitoring in accordance with policies and procedures. Performing interventions to maintain the patient’s tissue perfusion at or above baseline levels. Ensuring scopes are prepared for use in accordance with policies and procedures and manufacturer’s instructions for use. Maintaining endoscopy instruments and accessories in working order; troubleshooting and recognizing malfunctions. Performing interventions to maintain the status of the patient’s genitourinary, gastrointestinal, musculoskeletal, endocrine, respiratory, cardiovascular and neurological systems and fluid, electrolyte and acid‑base balances at or above baseline levels. Performing interventions to ensure the patient is at or returned to normothermia at the conclusion of the immediate postoperative period. Performing interventions to protect the patient from infection. Assessing the knowledge level of the patient or designated support person. Providing education regarding the expected psychosocial response, nutritional management, medication management, pain management and expected responses to the procedure. Involving the patient or designated support person actively in decisions affecting his or her perioperative plan of care and the rehabilitation process. Protecting the patient’s rights, dignity and privacy. Providing age‑specific, culturally competent, ethical care within legal standards of practice. Evaluating the patient’s progress toward attaining outcomes. Transferring care as applicable. Providing hand‑off report to other teammates that is accurate, concise and pertinent to the patient’s condition and response to care. Delegating tasks according to the state Nurse Practice Act (if applicable), state board of nursing or professional registration requirements, state laws and job descriptions. Documenting episode of care accurately, timely, completely and legibly. Demonstrating effective communication and collaboration skills with members of the team and other stakeholders. Serving as a member of a multidisciplinary team in planning patient care. Participating in quality review and performance improvement projects. Participating in the performance appraisal process. Using problem‑solving and conflict resolution skills to foster effective work relationships. Maintaining required competencies. Pursuing professional growth. Acting as a patient advocate and maintaining privacy and confidentiality of individuals and health information. Complying with SCA and facility policies and procedures, regulatory and accreditation standards and professional guidelines when providing patient care. Actively participating in team meetings, trainings and daily safety huddles. Demonstrating fiscal responsibility. Performing all other duties as assigned. Qualifications Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. One year of GI, OR and/or medical/surgical nursing experience preferred. Current state nursing licensure to practice in good standing. Successful completion of Basic Life Support (BLS) or Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) within 90 days of employment or documentation of current BLS/BCLS certification. Successful completion of Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Course within 90 days of employment or documentation of current ACLS certification. Successful completion of Pediatric Advanced Life support (PALS) course is required when pediatric care is included in the facility scope of services within 90 days of employment or documentation of current PALS certification. Specialty certification in GI Nursing is preferred. USD $50.00/hr. USD $60.00/hr. #J-18808-Ljbffr