Registered Nurse - Endoscopy Clinic - Full Time

7,500 Sign on Bonus for External Candidates
For those who want to invent the future of health care, here's your opportunity. We're going beyond basic care to health programs integrated across the entire continuum of care. Under general supervision, the Endoscopy Registered Nurse (RN) applies elements of the nursing process in the provision of professional nursing care to all patients in accordance with accepted standards of practice for the Endoscopy GI Lab. The staff RN is responsible for assessing the patient's individual care needs and developing a plan of care based on this assessment. The RN is responsible for the facilitation of patient care delivery by effectively collaborating with other health care providers on an intra- and interdepartmental basis.

Planning and Coordination of Patient Care
Assesses the health status of the patient in order to develop an individualized plan of care by collecting, categorizing and interpreting data (physical and psychosocial) from documented information, observation, patient/family interview and other health care team members
Develops a nursing care plan based on the assessment of the patient that included nursing diagnosis, patient goals and nursing interventions necessary to achieve these goals
Implements the nursing care plan to provide optimal individualized care for the patient
Documents nursing activities to provide a permanent record, for continuity of care, quality improvement and professional accountability
Establishes and maintains a safe environment to protect the patient and the health care team by monitoring the patient (physiologically and psychologically) and the environment and by implementing safety procedures
Coordinates support services needed during endoscopy by anticipating and communicating patient and surgical team needs
Evaluates effectiveness of nursing care to determine degree of goal attainment by comparing patient outcomes with patient goals
Initiates appropriate behaviors unique to endoscopy nursing
Identifies the patient to ensure that the patient, procedure and site correspond
Establishes and maintains a clean environment to reduce the potential for infection by applying the principles of antisepsis, decontamination, disinfection, sanitation, sterilization and environmental monitoring
Organizes and coordinates supplies, equipment, and team members to maintain an efficient, effective and safe postoperative environment through ongoing patient and situation assessment, priority setting, procurement of supplies and arrangement of equipment, by teaching, directing, communicating and collaborating with health care team members and support service personnel
Executes nursing activities to provide life support in an emergency situation by taking appropriate action and/or providing direction/assistance to health care team members
Communicates information to recovery room personnel to promote continuity of care
Assesses the health status of the patient in order to develop an individualized plan of care by collecting, categorizing and interpreting data (physical and psychosocial) from documented information, observation, patient/family interview and other health care team members
Develops and implements a nursing care plan based on the assessment of the patient that included nursing diagnosis, patient goals and nursing interventions necessary to achieve these goals
Communicates any necessary information and instructs the patient and family to assist the patient in the achievement of optimal health status
Documents nursing activities to provide a permanent record, for continuity of care, quality improvement and professional accountability
Evaluates effectiveness of nursing care to determine degree of goal attainment by comparing patient outcomes with patient goals
Executes nursing activities to provide life support in an emergency by taking appropriate action and/or providing direction/assistance to health care team members
Administers medications and other modalities within the scope of practice as a Registered Nurse
Participates in educational programs to enhance nursing knowledge

You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.
Graduation from an accredited school of nursing
Active Registered Nurse license through the Washington State Department of Health
Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare providers (AHA)
2+ years of recent endoscopy lab or ICU, ED experience preferred

• 1+ years of experience working as a Registered Nurse
• Demonstrated advanced level of achievement of performance standards for endoscopy nursing according to SGNA standards of care

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). The hourly pay for this role will range from $29.00 - $52.00 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

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