Registered Nurse Endoscopy PRN

Description

Are you looking for a place to deliver excellent care patients deserve? At Frisbie Memorial Hospital we support our colleagues in their positions. Join our Team as a(an) Registered Nurse Endosopy PRN and access programs to assist with every stage of your career.

Frisbie Memorial Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
  
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
  
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
  
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
  
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
  
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
  
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
  
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
  
• Colleague recognition program
  
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
  
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

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Note:
Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Are you a continuous learner? With more than 94,000 nurses throughout HCA Healthcare, we are one of the largest employers of nurses in the United States. Education is key to excellence! As a majority owner of Galen College of Nursing, which joins Research College of Nursing and Mercy School of Nursing as educational facilities within the HCA Healthcare family, we make it easier and more affordable to gain certifications and job skills. Apply today for our Registered Nurse Endosopy PRN opening and continue to learn!

The Endoscopy RN reports to the Director of Surgical Services, and works under the direct supervision of the departments Nurse Clinical Leader. He/she is responsible for providing direct care to patients undergoing procedures in Endoscopy.

The RN assures the provision of high quality patient care, utilizes equipment appropriately, fosters a cooperative and collaborative relationship with physicians, and establishes and maintains good internal and external customer relationships. The RN fosters a team approach to providing care that is safe, effective, patient centered, timely, efficient, and equitable. The RN performs all functions according to hospital policies, nursing standards of care, practice guidelines, and applicable regulatory and professional entities within the scope of RN practice.

Patient Population Served :

The Endoscopy Staff Nurse is expected to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care based on the physical ability, intellectual development, psychosocial, education and safety needs of the pediatric/adolescent, adult and geriatric patient working within the ASPAN framework as is outlined.

Essential Position Functions :

The following functions must be able to be carried out by the incumbent with or without reasonable accommodation:

Assessment

Establishes a pre and post procedure nursing diagnosis.

Examines the patient physical status for baseline data information.

Reassesses patient status at designated time intervals.

Ensures thorough accurate documentation of pertinent data obtained during the assessment process.

Communicates patient care needs to the appropriate personnel.

Reviews pertinent test results including EKGs, labs and x-rays for ongoing assessment and reporting to physicians.

Planning of Care:

Develops a nursing care plan by eliciting patient physical and emotional concerns, listening attentively and providing a quiet environment conducive to all.

Coordinates interdisciplinary plan of care.

Develops teaching plans to meet the learning needs of patients, family, caregiver relevant to interdisciplinary discharge needs.

Implementation of Plan:

Acknowledges and validates accurate interpretation of physician orders and implements accordingly.

Applies the plan of care, monitoring for effectiveness.

Administers medication ordered and monitors for desired, side or adverse effects.

Assists the anesthesiologists/gastroenterologists and other healthcare providers in administering treatments and procedures.

Applies relaxation techniques and encourages patients to utilize this therapy to accomplish goals and facilitate the delivery of care.

Evaluating plan of care

Reviews and updates the treatment plan in collaboration with all members of the healthcare team, patient and family.

Communicates ongoing patient care needs to the discharge caregivers regarding discharge home care, prescriptions, follow up appointments, and anesthesia after care.

Accepts primary nurse role for assigned patients.

Maintains a safe and therapeutic environment for patients, families, staff and corrects hazards promptly. Adheres to hospital safety policy and procedure.

Documents all pertinent information on the patients medical record in an accurate, detailed manner adhering to standards for documentation.

Supports the department's customer service efforts. Provides service excellence to patients and their families, medical staff, peers, support services and other hospital personnel. Provides immediate and satisfactory problem resolution for valid customer complaints or refers complex customer service problems to the nurse manager.

Assists the physician during diagnostic and therapeutic procedures to promote optimal patient outcomes by team collaboration during endoscopy procedure.

Develops and maintains professional relationship with physicians, peers, patients, and their families and medical support services.

Follows the principles of infection control as outlined in the policy and procedure manual.

Participates in the department's performance improvement program by collaborating with the department's PI representative in developing and implementing effective PI programs.

Assumes responsibility for own professional developme.