Registered Nurse - Endoscopy 6a-2:30
On-siteGlasgow, Kentucky, United States
Glasgow, Kentucky, United StatesOn-siteFull TimeAssociates DegreeMedium
Full TimeAssociates DegreeMedium
Job Summary
Deliver patient care in the Endoscopy area during the shift by completing initial and ongoing patient assessments, administering medications, and performing treatments per Endoscopy policy. Provide patient and family education before procedures and at discharge, explain treatment paperwork, and assess reports to communicate findings to physicians. Manage assigned personnel, establish priorities, and collaborate with the health team to coordinate care while maintaining infection control and cleaning specialized equipment. Report suspected abuse or neglect per protocol, account for narcotics, and operate or supervise specialized patient care equipment. Maintain confidentiality, complete records and requisitions, and attend required in-services and department meetings.
Required Qualifications
- Active Registered Nurse license eligible to practice in the state of Kentucky
- Current BLS certification
- Currently certified in CPR
- Must be able to see with corrective eyewear if needed
- Must be able to hear clearly with assistance if needed
- Color vision ability required
- Must be able to lift 0-50 lbs
- Must be able to lift 50 or more lbs with assistance
- Must be able to carry 0-50 lbs
- Must be able to carry 50 or more lbs
- Must be able to pull up to 100 lbs
- Must be able to push up to 100 lbs
- High potential for direct body fluid exposures
- Ability to explain appropriate paperwork for treatment of pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients
- Ability to follow policies regarding consent for treatment and release of medical information regarding a minor or a person who is unable to make medical decisions
- Ability to demonstrate appropriate awareness for suspected abuse/neglect to pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients and take measures to report them according to protocol
- Ability to identify and plan for appropriate safety precautions to be taken to prevent injury to pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients
- Ability to provide education to patient/family based on assessment of identified need
- Ability to communicate effectively with all applicable age groups
- Ability to organize and achieve quality performance
- Ability to attend and contribute to department staff meetings
- Ability to attend a sufficient number of in-services according to required policies
- Ability to attend a CE or Inservice program on emergency cardiac care at least once every 3 years
- Ability to demonstrate flexibility as patient care needs change
- Ability to establish priorities in delivery of patient care
- Ability to collaborate with other health team members to coordinate Endoscopy and Nursing management of patient care
- Ability to work on cooperation with co-workers and supervisory staff
- Ability to establish effective interpersonal relationships with patients/families and co-workers
- Ability to confer with and direct ancillary personnel to provide responsible patient care
- Ability to assist in orientation of RNs and other personnel
- Ability to manage time effectively for proper balance between patient care assignments, in-services, unit meetings, and professional conferences
- Ability to counsel and initiate corrective action for nursing employees as necessary and promptly inform the appropriate supervisor or per established chain of command
- Ability to assess all emergency situations that may occur during the shift
- Ability to complete assigned shift duties
- Ability to accurately administer medications and perform treatments in accordance with Endoscopy policy and procedure
- Knowledge in special tests and procedures to assist physician in caring for patients before, during and after tests/procedures
- Ability to start IV's and blood products and monitor fluids for correct rate
- Ability to assess reports and communicate findings to physician
- Knowledge in the care and maintenance of all endoscopies and endoscopy accessories
- Ability to communicate pertinent information regarding patients to other care givers
- Ability to keep supervisor and physicians informed regarding patient care issues or significant changes in patient condition
- Ability to complete records and requisitions with complete information in appropriate time frame
- Ability to use established channels of communication to resolve work related problems
- Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding patient and hospital information
- Ability to account for narcotics, ensuring the security of narcotics at all times
- Ability to operate or supervise safe operative of specialized patient care equipment according to company recommendations and hospital policy and procedure
- Ability to maintain infection control measures and universal precautions in Endoscopy
- Ability to clean and disinfect Endoscopy equipment according to hospital policy and procedure
- Ability to complete initial assessment
- Ability to complete ongoing assessment of the patient and appropriate interventions in collaboration with the physician in order to meet the specific needs
- Ability to complete patient/family education before the procedure and at discharge
- Ability to apply the applicable assessment and planning processes for an infant, child, adolescent or adult based on age-specific needs identified
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