Endoscopy Center Nurse- RN or LPN- PRN/Part-time

Full Job Description

Job Description

Assess and evaluate patient needs to plan for and implement supportive nursing care before, during, and after the endoscopy procedure.

Observe patients, administer medications in accordance with physician orders. Float to all areas as needed.

Communicate patient status to physician or appropriate healthcare member.

Maintain environment to provide safe, clean, and orderly care.

Maintain accurate and complete endoscopy patient record, documenting all nursing assessment, interventions, and patient responses.

Assess, evaluate, and accurately record patient's pre and post sedation status including vital signs.

Ensure availability of emergency equipment and inspects crash cart as assigned.

Initiate emergency measures as indicated.

Helps to coordinate patient scheduling. Ensures that documentation in charts/EMR is accurate and that paperwork is in correct order.

Provide pre and post procedure patient teaching and discharge instructions.

Ensure security of medications and narcotic keys and completion of sign-out log.

Ensure the privacy and confidentiality of patient information.

Demonstrate working knowledge and role with all safety plans. Participate in fire and emergency drills.

Function within the legal limits of nursing practice. Maintain license and certifications.

Offer quality patient care.

JOB RELATIONSHIPS

Responsible to: Director of Endoscopic Services

Assignments received from: Physicians, Head nurse, and Department Manager

Nature of supervision received: Direct/Indirect

Positions supervised and nature of supervision: None

Interaction with: patients, other office staff, physicians, and patients' family members