Job: Endoscopy Registered Nurse

This will be  32 hour rotating week days, 7:30-4 for approximately 3 Months.

WE ARE OFFERING UP TO A $1000 BONUS AFTER WORKING 520 HOURS!!!!!!!!

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Current Massachusetts RN License, Medical/Surgical Experience

• Endoscopy experience preferred

• CPR, BLS and ACLS certification is required

• Basic EKG and Arrhythmia Identification Certification preferred

• Minimum of two years in an ambulatory setting preferred.

• Responsible for assessing, planning and evaluating the care of each patient assigned.
• Adheres to Post Sedation Care Unit (PSCU) standards of nursing care.
• Observes vital sign, IV Site and any special monitoring equipment required for the recovery period.
• Implements plan of care during recovery period.
• Assessment of patients according to systemic approach.
• Appropriately communicate nursing assessment to the physician.
• Assess and implement discharge utilizing the Aldrete Scoring Criteria.
• Record physician orders and nursing implementation of orders         
• The nurse must demonstrate competency and knowledge in caring for patients who have received moderate and deep sedation.
• Maintains a safe physical environment, including equipment and supplies.
• Assist in the development of the Center’s Quality Management and Professional Improvement Program.  Actively participates in the ongoing Quality Management and Profession Improvement Program. 
• Promotes good public relations with the patient’s family and visitors.
• Participates in the center’s in-services relative to position and maintain professional competency.
• Adheres to the Center’s Policy and  Procedures.
• Administer medications used in moderate sedation under the direct supervision of the Gastroenterologist.
• Reports to the Gastroenterologist changes in the patient’s condition.
• Assumes responsibility for personal and professional growth through participation in formal and informal education opportunities specifically related to endoscopy services.
• Ensures continuity of care by documenting all patient care information appropriately and communicating pertinent information as necessary.
• Performs nursing procedures according to facility policy and procedures
• Demonstrates proficiency in endoscopy skills
• Assess health education needs of the patient/family at the time of the visit and develops a plan to meet these needs.
• Teaches patients and family aspects of health care that will promote health and well-being, including physician instructions.
• To provide excellent patient care in an environment where quality, respect, caring and compassion are at the center of all we do.
• To provide professional nursing skills in assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating the nursing care for our patients.