Registered Nurse

Summary of Responsibilities

Depending upon the assignment, the Registered Nurse will be responsible for either admitting the patient to the Center, assisting the Physician or monitoring the patient during the procedure or recovering the patient post procedure. In addition, the nurse may be in charge of maintaining the emergency cart, ordering and inventorying medication, giving pre-procedure instruction and participating in Quality Management projects.. One nurse will be assigned as Charge Nurse during any absence of the Administrator.

Qualifications

A. Current State license

B. Previous experience in an admitting, procedure or recovery role in an ambulatory setting, preferably in a GI setting.

C. ACLS certified

D. If BCLS, willing to become ACLS certified within center specified time period.

E. Pre-employment physical with additional testing to meet state and OSHA guidelines.

Job Relationships

A. Reports directly to the Administrator (or Charge Nurse when applicable).

B. Works cooperatively with Endoscopy Center co-workers and the staff of Physicians utilizing the Endoscopy Center.

C. Presents a friendly, courteous, and helpful manner in all interactions with patients and other offices.

Physical Activities and Requirements

A. Possesses good physical health, capable of working in a demanding environment.

B. Able to perform the basic functions of the job including extended hours, standing, bending, and stretching with frequent trips to all areas of the Center.

C. Able to lift, and carry supplies and equipment as needed.

D. Possesses manual dexterity, hearing acuity, and visual acuity are important to the performance of the job tasks.

E. Speaks clearly and distinctly to perform extensive communication with other staff members, patients, and their families/escorts, physicians, vendors and other third parties.

F. Appears professional at all times. Wears minimal jewelry which will not interfere with clinical responsibilities.

G. Wears correct uniform/scrub attire for clinical duties.

Responsibilities

A. The duties and responsibilities of the Registered Nurse include, but are not limited to:

B. Admitting Role

a. Identifies self to patient and family and assures the correct identity of patient and procedure to be performed.

b. Checks Patient’s vital signs and does pre-procedure assessment

c. Able to select correct IV catheter and insert IV catheter within two attempts.

d. Offers emotional support to patients.

e. Demonstrates knowledge of procedures and Physician’s preferences when instructing patients

f. Documents and communicates any specific patient concerns or special problems, e.g., hearing loss in L ear.

C. Procedure Room Role

a. Assures the correct identity of the patient and procedure to be performed.

b. Correct documentation of Procedure and medications.

c. Knowledge of Medications and the ability to administer through various routes.

d. Able to utilize all equipment to monitor patient.

e. Offers emotional support to patient during the procedure.

f. Utilizes safety measures, e.g. masks, gloves, goggles.

g. Keeps Physician aware of patient’s condition during procedures.

h. Accurately documents specimens

i. Knows emergency protocol

j. If not previously completed, can insert IV catheter with no more than 2 sticks

k. Chooses appropriate site for I.V. insertion

l. Accurately and completely documents I.V. insertion information

D. Recovery Room Role

a. Follows standing Recovery Room orders

b. Accurately documents post-procedure progress in the Recovery Room.

c. Checks and follows through on any additional Physician orders

d. Communicates discharge instructions to patient/escort answering any questions.

e. Keeps patient until discharge criteria met

f. Arranges or instructs patient on obtaining a follow-up appointment.

g. Makes follow-up calls to patient on the next working day following the procedure.

h. Knows emergency protocol

i. Demonstrates and uses knowledge of safety measures

j. Performs duties related to completion of center logs.

E. Specimens

a. Accurate and complete information on all slips

b. Logs all tissue specimens

c. Chooses correct containers for Pathology, Cytology and Microbiology

d. Utilizes safety measures when dealing with specimens

F. Knowledge of the following procedures/equipment

a. EGD

b. Colonoscopy

c. Flexible Sigmoidoscopy.

d. Biopsy

e. Brushings

f. Dilatation

g. Removal of Foreign Objects

h. Polypectomy

i. Cautery

j. Bipolar/Irrigator

k. Sclerotherapy

l. Light source, video processor

G. Knowledge and demonstrated ability with the following

a. Narcotic Count

b. Stocking of Procedure Rooms, Utility Room, Supply Room and Recovery Room

c. Emergency Cart

d. Defibrillator

e. Vital signs monitor

H. In addition performs assigned duties as needed for the Endoscopy Center operation.

I. Attends all staff meetings and in-service classes on regularly scheduled days.

J. Complies with the various incident reporting systems of the Center, e.g. Adverse Incident..

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Per diem

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Endoscopy: 1 year (Preferred)
• OR: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

• Spanish (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Florida RN license (Preferred)

Work Location: In person