RN – Endoscopy

RN – Endoscopy

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing
• Current RN license in the State of Missouri or Compact State
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support
• American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Responsibilities

• Ensures that the National Patient Safety Goals are maintained as set forth by The Joint Commission and other regulatory bodies.
• Reviews patient charts for completeness to meet current documentation standards and policies.
• Provides patient education based on identified patient learning and evaluates effectiveness.
• Identifies physical symptoms and changes and takes appropriate action in a timely manner.
• Demonstrates knowledge and competency in providing moderate sedation to patients during procedures, reporting any physiological or psychological to the physician.
• Demonstrates knowledge of cardiac monitoring and can identify dysrhythmias.
• Makes decisions reflecting knowledge of facts, knowledge of diseases/ conditions, care required and good judgment.
• Carries out medical and surgical asepsis during treatments and special procedures.
• Demonstrates awareness of patient and patient’s family physiological, psychological, and physical needs promoting safety, comfort and security promoting dignity and respect.
• Demonstrates ability to be flexible, organized and productive, self-starter, compatible and supportive; team player.
• Assists with orientation of new staff members to the department.
• Participates in quality assurance programs.
• Participates in continuing education programs.
• Maintains open and positive communication with nursing personnel and other healthcare professionals.
• Maintains a safe and clean environment for patients and staff by implementing and following infection control procedures according to hospital policy and SGNA guidelines.
• Maintains Endoscopy instruments and accessories in working order and able to troubleshoot and recognize malfunctions.
• Correctly tests instrumentation for optimal function.
• Notifies supervisor of broken and/or malfunctioning instrumentation and removes from service.
• Follows manufacturer’s recommendations and SGNA guidelines for proper cleaning and disinfection of endoscopes and accessories.
• Demonstrates proper cleaning and disinfection of endoscopes and accessories on annual competency.

Preferred Qualifications

• One year acute care experience preferred