RN - Endoscopy

RN - Endoscopy

Profession: RN

Specialty: Endoscopy

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: Days

Hours per Shift: 40

Experience: 1 year of endoscopy experience required; advanced/interventional endoscopy experience preferred

License: Current RN License or a current multistate compact RN License

Certifications: Current Basic Life Support; ACLS

Must-Have: Associate's Degree in Nursing from an accredited program

Description:Under general supervision, provides nursing care in a hospital to a variety of patients with health problems ranging from simple to complex.Assumes responsibility for an assigned group of patients.Documents patient responses to nursing interventions and prescribed medical treatments; notes all changes in physician orders on assigned patients.Assists physician in the examination of patients and in performing minor diagnostic procedures and treatment.Obtains and monitors physiological data of patients, observes the physiological manifestations of patients, and intervenes when necessary.Administers medication as prescribed.Initiates, regulates, and monitors intravenous infusions and blood products.Delivers patient care competently.Interacts with family and patients in sharing care plan while in the hospital and at the time of discharge.Informs patients and families of hospital procedures.Makes referrals regarding patient care needs to appropriate personnel.Delegates tasks to support staff.Performs other duties as assigned.On-call required.

Required Skills & Experience:1 year of experience.Knowledge of professional nursing theory, practices, techniques, and procedures.Ability to organize, plan, coordinate, and evaluate nursing services and apply nursing techniques.Ability to maintain good working relationships with other employees.Good verbal and written communication skills.Ability to respond effectively to cultural and language needs of patients and visitors.Some computer skills are required.