Registered Nurse (RN) - Endoscopy

## Registered Nurse (RN) - EndoscopyApplylocations: Murrells Inlet, SCtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 3 Days Agojob requisition id: JR104838Employee Type:RegularWork Shift:Day - 8 hour shift (United States of America)**Join Team Tidelands and help people live better lives through better health!** **Registered Nurse (RN) - Endoscopy** Are you passionate about quality and committed to excellence? Consider joining our Tidelands Health team. As our region's largest health care provider, we are also one of our area's largest employers. More than 2,500 team members at more than 70 Tidelands Health locations bring our healing mission to life each day. **A Brief Overview** The Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for managing the individualized patient care by promoting and restoring patients' health through the nursing process; collaborating with physicians and multidisciplinary team members; providing physical and psychological support to patients, friends, and families; and supervising assigned team members. Administers conscious sedation medication to Endoscopy patients per organizational policy and procedures. The RN will provide technical assistance to the physician during the Endoscopic procedure and ensures the Endoscopic suite is adequately prepared for the procedure. Monitors PAR levels of the Endoscopy equipment and supplies. Cleans and sterilizes the Endoscopic scopes and equipment as needed. As an RN for Endoscopy, being on-call will be required. **What you will do*** Performs endoscopy procedure set up, including physician preference and expectations. Tests equipment for proper functioning and availability. Assists the RN/Physician with proper positioning of the patient.* Maintains standards and principles of asepsis. Demonstrates proper aseptic technique in handling equipment and supplies. Handles, cleans, and disinfects scopes properly.* Compliance of Universal Protocol, including procedural Time-Out participation and labeling solutions/medications on the sterile field.* Handling of specimens, including proper labeling, transport, and logging of specimens in the lab.* Medication safety with proper patient identification, hand hygiene, medication reconciliation, patient medication education.* Documents patient condition, assessment findings, and physical/psychosocial responses to nursing intervention and progress towards problem resolution.* Initiates emergency resuscitative measures according to adult resuscitation and advanced life support protocols.* Maintains confidentiality as well as providing care in a non-judgmental, non-discriminatory manner that is sensitive to the patient’s and family’s diversity, preserving their autonomy, dignity and rights **Education Qualifications*** Associate's Degree in Nursing. (ADN) Required* Bachelor's Degree in Nursing. (BSN) Preferred* Master's Degree in Nursing. (MSN) Preferred **Experience Qualifications*** Previous experience in an acute care setting. Required* Endoscopy or Operating Room (OR) experience. Preferred **Skills and Abilities*** Works with patients, families, physicians, and other health care providers.* Must be proficient in using Electronic Health Record (EMR) for patient-level care and coordination.* Must possess excellent verbal communication skills.* Must have ability to collaborate with others to improve quality and address needs. **Licenses and Certifications*** Registered Nurse - South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation in good standing with South Carolina Board of Nursing Required* Basic Life Support Certified - American Heart Association is required within 30 days of hire. Recertification every two years is Required* Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Certified - American Heart Association is required within 30 days of hire. **Physical Demand** Medium Physical Demand The intent of this job description is to provide a representative and level of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a contract for employment nor a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.Tidelands Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status. Tidelands Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). Tidelands Health does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, gender, genetic information, familial status, or any other legally protected status.### About UsAt Tidelands Health, we are united by a single, shared mission: We help people live better lives through better health. It’s a commitment embodied in the extraordinary care we provide our patients and the award-winning workplace that welcomes our team every day. A proud not-for-profit organization, we are the largest health care provider in our beautiful coastal region of South Carolina. Enjoy year-round access to the Myrtle Beach area’s warm, sunny climate and outstanding quality of life as you fulfill your professional dreams. Here, you’ll find a workplace culture built around a spirit of inclusion, teamwork, mutual respect and recognition for a job well done. 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