Registered Nurse, RN |Endoscopy

POSITION SUMMARY:

Relocation Assistance available up to $15,000

Pay range: $47.44/hr - $71.23/hr

Participates in self-development activities to advance and maintain current knowledge and skills.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Performed majority of the time:

• Maintains the Endoscopy Center’s endoscopic equipment, accessories and supplies as directed by manufacturer to ensure proper use, function, and infection control practice (Primary RN).
• Administers medication as ordered by physician, following the Moderate Sedation policy and monitoring procedures (Primary RN).
• Safely monitors and documents care of patients undergoing Moderate Sedation in accordance with policy and procedure and guidelines of care.
• Assures all documentation on medical records is accurate and complete at all times.
• Supports and assists the physicians with care of the patient in the Endoscopy Center.
• Participates in “standby call” according to department policy.
• Safely monitors and documents care of patients undergoing Moderate Sedation in accordance with policy and procedure and guidelines of care.
• Provides opportunity for patients to express any psychological or social needs or concerns.
• Make available hospital resources to offer support for any stated needs or concerns.
• Coordinates and prepares for Endoscopy procedures performed in the Endoscopy Center, intensive care unit, radiology department, surgical rooms and various nursing units.
• Identifies potential staffing problems associated with patient’s changing needs and notifies nurse manager to facilitate continuity of patient care.
• Uses cost effective measures in the delivery of patient care.

o Participates in product evaluation and standardization of supplies.

o Effectively manages utilization of supplies.

• Identifies and communicates changes in patient status to the physician.
• Performs basic patient education related to pre & post Endoscopy Center procedural period.

Performed occasionally but critical to successful performance of the job:

• Participates in educational programs.
• Participates in staff development activities for unit.
• Participates in nursing in-services, conferences, and designated meetings to ensure professional growth.
• Functions as preceptor to new staff.

Decision making and budget responsibilities:

• Impact limited to employee.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:

Education:

• Associates Degree in Nursing.

• Bachelor or Master of Science in Nursing.

Experience

• N/A

• Minimum of two (2) years recent experience in acute inpatient care.
• Minimum of two (2) years recent endoscopy experience.

Licenses, Certifications and/or Registrations:

• Current and unencumbered licensure as registered nurse by the Oregon State Board of Nursing.
• American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS.
• ACLS required or within 90-days of hire.

• CGRN certification

Job Related Skills, Abilities and Behaviors:

• Moderate Sedation Competency within 90 days of hire
• Computer skills sufficient to send/receive emails, navigate Information Technology associated with position as well as Electronic Health Records required.
• Fluency in oral and written English.
• Ability to interact and communicate with interdisciplinary team and patients/family in a positive and effective manner.
• Adapts to change in work environment in a professional and efficient manner.
• Prioritizes effectively and delivers care with efficiency.

• Bilingual skills a plus.

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