Surgery/Endoscopy Nurse

Endoscopy RN Opportunity
Washington Outpatient Surgery Center, LLC (WOSC) is a multi-specialty center, with five operating rooms and two procedure rooms, that operates Monday through Friday. WOSC has been offering its patients advanced surgical services in a convenient, comfortable setting since April 1986. We value our employees and have an organizational commitment to innovation, process improvements, and pursuit of excellence.
The ENDO RN provides direct patient care in the endoscopy department. Responsible for patient during all phases of care in perioperative setting: telephone pre-op evaluation, admitting, conscious sedation, recovery, and post-op phone calls.
Job Duties

Participate as a team member in support of the total perioperative process
Perform patient's pre-op evaluation over the phone and assist in assessing the physical and emotional status prior to admission
Provides pre-op instructions and answer any questions the patient may have
Administer medications and perform safe, individualized care for the patients
Effectively communicate with the team, physicians, and patient family members regarding the patient's status and changes in the schedule
Develop a plan of care to meet patient's needs related to surgical condition
Confirm that proper techniques and procedures are used according to accepted standards of practice
Maintain order and cleanliness of preoperative and postoperative area
Obtain lab tests and results as indicated; report abnormal values per policy
Explain perioperative plan of care to the patient/patient's family including what to expect during the recovery phase and how the family plays a role
Assess and document patient's physical and emotional status upon arrival to the recovery room and upon discharge
Perform postoperative telephone contact to assess patient's post-op status and provide further education and advise as needed
Required Education and License/Certification

Associates level degree from an accredited school of nursing required; Bachelor's level preferred
Active RN California License
Current AHA BLS, ACLS, PALS Certification
Qualifications and Skills

Minimum two (2) years' experience in an acute care facility preferred (in the last five years), in the admitting department, operating room, or post anesthesia recovery.
ASC experience and GI/Endoscopy experience preferred
Strong ethical and moral character references
Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with patients, visitors, physicians and with their office personnel, coworkers, and other healthcare facilities in a positive, respectful, and considerate manner
Ability to promote favorable facility image with physicians, patients, and general public
Ability to make decisions and solve problems
Language skills adequate for high-level written, interpersonal, and telephone communication in American English
Electronic Medical Record experience; EPIC experience preferred