Acute Care RN - Endoscopy - FT - Day

Responsibilities

• Greets patients and prepares them for provider examination. Instructs patient and family regarding planned procedure, medications, collection of samples/tests and treatment instructions.
• Documents in patient and department records in a timely, accurate and concise manner according to department and organizational standards and expectations.
• Adheres to staffing and scheduling practices which includes requirement to take call, and live/or be able to respond to the hospital within 30 min. of notification for all on-call cases.
• Demonstrates an awareness of self-responsibility for own actions, follows appropriate reporting structures, utilizes effective communication methods and skills, and formulates positive working relationships with all health care customers.
• Participates in system wide/department patient care quality improvement activities as well as standards development. Maintains knowledge of current practice issues related to the field of gastroenterology.
• Participates in development and attainment of system wide/department hospital goals. Maintains patient confidentiality and complies with corporate compliance.
• Demonstrates cost effectiveness in the use of supplies and equipment.
• Attends regularly scheduled meeting and participates in committees as requested. Participates in clinical education activities. Assist in education of new staff members and nursing students.
• Required for All Jobs
• Complies with all policies, standards, mandatory training and requirements of Stormont Vail Health
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Patient Facing Options
• Position is Patient Facing
• Remote Work Guidelines
• Workspace is a quiet and dist

Benefits

Additional Information

Position Status: Full time Shift: First Shift (Days - Less than 12 hours per shift) (United States of America) Hours per week: 40 Job Information Exemption Status: Non-Exempt A Brief Overview Assumes responsibility and accountability for all care rendered to SV Endoscopy patients. Assesses all patients entering their care, validates information on the patient chart/history and provides care throughout all phases of the endoscopy process. Strives to work in harmony with GI physicians, anesthesia, other department staff members, and ancillary departments. The delivery of professional nursing care at Stormont Vail Health is guided by Jean Watson's Theory of Human Caring and the theory of Shared governance, both of which are congruent with the mission, vision, and values of the organization. Education Qualifications Bachelor's Degree Bachelors of Science: Nursing (BSN) Preferred Skills and Abilities Demonstrates awareness and sensitivity to rights of patient/significant other, as identified within the institution. (Required proficiency) Demonstrates awareness and application of safety issues as identified within the institution. (Required proficiency) Demonstrates awareness of legal issues in all aspects of patient care and departmental functioning. Strives to manage situations in a manner, which minimizes risk to the patient and the institution. (Required proficiency) Demonstrates competency in selected psychomotor skills. (Required proficiency) Ability to communicate effectively using verbal, non-verbal and written methods. (Required proficiency) Ability to perform mathematical calculations related to medication administration and equipment calibration. Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. (Required proficiency) Licenses and Certifications Registered Nurse - KSBN A multistate license with the ability to practice within the State of Kansas is also accepted. Required Basic Life Support - BLS Must have within 90 days of hire. RQI, CPR or ACLS certifications may be required in lieu of or in addition to BLS depending on department.

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