Registered Nurse- ENDO

We’re excited to welcome TriHealth Clinton Regional Hospital to our system—marking a new chapter in our shared mission to deliver exceptional care and strengthen our regional network.

Full Time, Day shift

Job Overview:

The Registered Nurse participates in the functions of the organization and supports the missions of the facility; is responsible for managing nursing care of an assigned group of patients utilizing the nursing process; assists physicians during procedures; maintains a safe and efficient work environment; and works cooperatively and effectively with physicians and staff.

Job Requirements:

Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing. 

Licensed as a registered nurse in the state of Ohio.

Gastroenterology/ Endoscopy experience preferred.

Job Responsibilities:

Basic computer skills (including but not limited to Outlook, Microsoft Word, Excel & email)

Works cooperatively and effectively with others in a professional manner

Possesses excellent communication skills

Ability to work well under stress/pressure

Capable of working in a well-organized, meticulous manner that is mindful of time and cost-effectiveness

Adapts effectively to changes in patient assignments & schedules

Provides high quality patient care that reflects sound professional judgment, clinical knowledge, and skill according to the:

• Ohio Nurse Practice Act

• Policies and Procedures of the facility

• Standard of Care established by the Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates (SGNA)

• Plan of care established for patient

• Age appropriateness of client served

Completes nursing assessment upon admission and throughout patient stay and incorporates the following: 

• Thorough admission interview with patient and/or family

• Utilization of keen observational physical assessment skills

• Identifies and prioritizes patients’ primary needs

• Utilizes appropriate noninvasive monitoring equipment when necessary to enhance assessment

• Includes the patient and family assessment of the level of understanding of the planned procedure

Concurs with physician and reports significant assessment data

Implements teaching strategies that maximize efficiency in:

• Patient preparation for the planned procedure.

• The reduction of patient anxiety

• The compliance with discharge instructions

• The transition to discharge

Coordinates care to include the family or significant other when appropriate and acts as liaison between patient and family throughout stay.

Confirms and implements physician’s orders

Utilizes effective verbal and written communication skills:

• Verbally communicates with patients, families, staff and physicians in a manner that reflects respect and professionalism.

• Documents legibly and concisely assessment data, nursing actions, and evaluations (patient outcomes), and all care rendered according to the nursing plan of care on the appropriate documents on the patient record

• Documents appropriately the participation in the functions of the unit.

Maintains continuity of care by:

• Reporting to the appropriate registered nurse in the event that the patient care assignment changes and/or the patient is transferred to another facility.

• Completing the appropriate documentation when the patient is transferred to another facility.

• Providing discharge instructions that include patient’s follow-up care appointments

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