Endoscopy Registered Nurse (URGENT NEED)

Endoscopy RN

The Endoscopy RN will be responsible for planning and administering care of the patient undergoing diagnostic Endoscopy procedures.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Applies the nursing process to assess, plan, implement and evaluate the care of the patient undergoing a diagnostic endoscopy

Assess physical, psychological, psychosocial and educational needs of the patient

Provides patient with explanations of procedures and treatments

Demonstrates awareness and respects all patient's rights, privacy and confidentiality

Treats all patients with dignity and respect

Assists physician with all endoscopy procedures including colonoscopy, bronchoscopy, EGD, PEG tube placement, and ERCP

Follows facility guidelines in the assessment, care and evaluation of the patient receiving conscious sedation

Documents assessment, administration and patient's response to conscious sedation according to facility policy and procedure

Monitors and documents each intervention during the endoscopy procedure

Demonstrates safety and accuracy in the administration, monitoring and documentation of all treatments, medications, and IV therapies

Provides a safe, comfortable, and therapeutic environment for the patient

Responds immediately and appropriately to emergencies or acute changes in patient status

Provides Pathologist and other medical team members with accurate and complete information regarding specimen collection

Adheres to and applies all principles of infection control during endoscopic procedures, with the disinfection and sterilization of equipment, use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and disposing of biomedical/hazardous waste

Ensures appropriate care, maintenance and safe handling of scopes at all times

Applies cautery-grounding pad appropriately

Adheres to facility guidelines in use of gluteraldehyde/Steris

Assures Endoscopy Department Discharge Criteria are met before discharging patient

Ensures the discharge process provides continuing care based on the assessed needs of the patient and communicates explicit time/action discharge instructions using simple terminology

Effectively communicates and collaborates with other members of the health care team and patient's family when appropriate to address patient's needs and generate safe patient outcomes

Minimum Requirements:

Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the state in which he/she practices

One (1) year experience in a GI/Endo lab within the last three years preferred

Complies with all relevant professional standards of practice

Participation and completion of Amergis' Competency program when applicable

Current CPR if applicable

TB Questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable

Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation)

Must meet all federal, state and local requirements

Successful completion of new hire training as applicable to job site

Understand patient confidentiality and HIPAA requirements

Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to and from appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors, co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in the English language is required

Computer proficiency required

Must be at least 18 years of age

Benefits At Amergis:

• Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) savings plan
• Awards and recognition programs

About Amergis Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions. Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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