Registered Nurse FT-RN Pre, Intra and Post procedure Care Endoscopy (Bilingual in Spanish/Cantonese/Mandarin or Vietnamese Preferred)

East Bay Endosurgery Center is an outpatient endoscopic facility specializing in gastroenterology. We believe in compassionate medicine, where patients feel reassured and unrushed. Our experienced, board-certified physicians have dedicated themselves to caring for their neighbors in the Oakland community since 1976. Patients are frequently seen for colorectal cancer screening and problems involving the digestive tract.    The Center’s management company, AMSURG is a nationally recognized leader in the strategic and operational management of ambulatory surgery centers with medical specialties ranging from gastroenterology to ophthalmology and orthopedics. With more than 250 surgery centers across the U.S., we partner with physicians and health systems to deliver the highest standards of patient care and quality.  For more information, please access our website: https://www.amsurg.com/. Through AMSURG, our clinician-led organization is changing the face of healthcare by delivering high-quality care that puts the patient first.   POSITION SUMMARY:  Under the direction of the designated Nurse Manager, the Staff Nurse is responsible for professional, direct patient care in the nurse role.  The Staff Nurse will utilize the nursing process within their scope of practice to assess, develop nursing diagnosis, develop plan of care, implement plan of care, monitor for effectiveness, and adjust appropriately, for patient’s plan of care.  The Staff Nurse is responsible for care, in areas assigned, within the Surgery Center, as needed.  RN Pre, Intra and Post procedure Care Endoscopy (Bilingual in Spanish/Cantonese/Mandarin or Vietnamese Preferred) The starting pay is at $55/hr based on experience.      ESSENTIAL DUTIES, TASKS and RESPONSIBILITIES  • Follows all policies and procedures of the Center  • Uses equipment effectively following manufacturer’s instruction for use  • Uses proper techniques and procedures according to accepted standards of practice  • Organizes nursing activities efficiently and effectively  • Continuously assess and monitors the physical and emotional status of the patient and documents and reports    per policy and procedure  • Uses two patient identifiers to assure correct patient and “ask don’t tell” to identify correct procedure and    physician  • Addresses patient needs specific to the anticipated procedure  • Transports patients, as needed, observing policies, procedures and safety requirements  • Verifies and explains procedure with the patient and discusses plan of care prior to transporting to procedure    room   • Provides comfort and reassurance to each patient  • Maintains patients privacy and dignity  • Work collaboratively with the healthcare team to provide safe continuity of patient care  • Actively participates as a team member in support of the total endoscopy process  • Organizes time, activities, equipment, supplies and personnel to provide efficient, cost effective patient care   • Supervises and directs patient care in pre, intra and post- op  • Reviews patient’s medical record and needs to provide continuity of care in collaboration with other members of     the healthcare team and communicates variances  • Considers cost containment by using supplies economically and by managing efficient turnover time  • Assists with supplies, drugs and equipment inventories to maintain stock level and availability ; maintains order    and cleanliness of pre procedure area(s), endoscopy room and PACU  • Works collaboratively with the healthcare team to prepare for the patient in their assigned area according to    requirements of the patient, physician and procedure to include but not limited to, assembling and providing    functions equipment, supplies and instruments including sterilization and high level disinfection of supplies and    equipment  • Administers medication (s) per order of the physician and documents appropriately  • Monitors and reports any abnormal observed complications to the anesthesia provider and physician  • Accurately comprehends and interprets physician orders and direction, following policy and procedures  •