Registered nurse - Endoscopy unit - Prn

• Description Essential Functions Participates in the preparation of the patient for endoscopy.
• Performs the pre-admission assessment either over the telephone or in person.
• Provides all pre-admission policy requirements as determined by policy of organization.
• Provides pre-procedure instructions as necessary that may require communication with physician and his staff.
• Ascertains that all appropriate data is in the patient’s record prior to admission or immediately following admission and prior to procedural intervention.
• Communicates abnormal and/or extensive medical history to the physician/anesthesiologist as soon as discovered.
• Maintains communication with reception areas and procedure rooms to assure efficient movement of patients and family communication.
• Assists physician, nurse extender and/ or GI tech in room for procedure scheduled.
• These duties are/but are not limited to: Ensuring “Time Out “has been completed per Center policy.
• Assisting physician as necessary/requested.
• Provides Moderate Sedation under the direct supervision of the physician following Center policy.
• Ensures completeness of pathology requisitions and photographs as applicable.
• Positions patient as indicated, paying attention to any previous restrictions of movement the patient may have that would jeopardize said position.
• Assists Tech as necessary in set up of all equipment and supplies, checks video processor, printer and suction for proper working order.
• In the PACU area, performs the following duties but is not limited to: Receives patient from procedure rooms, assesses patient’s condition on admission, and throughout stay in recovery as per Center policy.
• Participates in Hand Off Communication policy.
• This includes but is not limited to patient name, procedure and patient’s response, medications and pts response, other unusual circumstances as apply to the patient, and physical and mental limitations.
• Observes and monitors the post-op procedure patient as indicated on the PACU record and documents appropriately.
• Administers medications, IV’s and treatments; with appropriate documentation: observes patient’s reaction and acts appropriately in the event of adverse reactions.
• Assures the two person requirement rule for PACU is observed.
• Provides a summary of post-op/discharge instructions to each patient.
• Discharges patient according to Center policy.

Requirements

Required Education and Experience: Graduate of an accredited School of Registered Nursing. Active Florida RN license. Minimum of One (1) year experience in outpatient endoscopy, medical surgical unit. Or GI lab. Current CPR certification. *Minimum of one year Pain Management experience. Preferred Education and Experience: CGRN preferred. Must obtain ACLS certification within 3 months of employment.