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

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. 

• 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  

• Administers medication (s) per order of the physician and documents appropriately 

• Monitors and reports any abnormal observed complications to the anesthesia provider and physician