Registered Nurse-Hourly

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Follows all policies and procedures of the Center

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Uses equipment effectively following manufacturer’s instruction for use

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Uses proper techniques and procedures according to accepted standards of practice

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Organizes nursing activities efficiently and effectively

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Continuously assess and monitors the physical and emotional status of the patient and documents and reports 

 
per policy and procedure

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Uses two patient identifiers to assure correct patient and “ask don’t tell” to identify correct procedure and 

 
physician

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Addresses patient needs specific to the anticipated procedure

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Transports patients, as needed, observing policies, procedures and safety requirements

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Verifies and explains procedure with the patient and discusses plan of care prior to transporting to procedure 

 
room 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Provides comfort and reassurance to each patient

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Maintains patients privacy and dignity

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Work collaboratively with the healthcare team to provide safe continuity of patient care

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Actively participates as a team member in support of the total endoscopy process

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Organizes time, activities, equipment, supplies and personnel to provide efficient, cost effective patient care 

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Delegates’ activities appropriate to the abilities of available staff members

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Supervises and directs patient care in pre, intra and post- op

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Reviews patient’s medical record and needs to provide continuity of care in collaboration with other members of 

 
 the healthcare team and communicates variances

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Considers cost containment by using supplies economically and by managing efficient turnover time

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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

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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

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

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

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Accurately comprehends and interprets physician orders and direction, following policy and procedures

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Documents in the patients medical record and other forms accurately, legibly  and timely in a timely manner, 

 
following policies and procedures 

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Proper aseptic and sterile techniques are used according to acceptable standards of practice – monitors and 

 
identifies breaks in sterile technique

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Demostrates ongoing competencies with patient assessment and appropriate interventions when variances occur

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Assesses each patient for fall precautions and addresses per policy

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Successfully able to start patient peripheral IV

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Participates in the time out

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Uses the Safe Surgical checklist

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Works collaboratively with healthcare team to ensure physician preference cards are maintained and updated as

 
needed
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Handles and logs tissue specimens correctly and accurately according to policy and procedures

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Ensures the appropriate and safe positioning of the patient meeting patient needs and the planned procedure and  

 
monitors throughout the procedure

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Monitors and assess patient for recovery from anesthesia

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Prepares patient for discharge to include:  assisting with dressing, discharge instructions, medication 

 
reconciliation and follow-up physician appointment with patient and responsible adult

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Determines and documents patient and responsible adult understanding of the discharge instructions and indications for seeking emergent care

 
indications for seeking emergent care

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Develops a plan of care, based on patient needs, related to the procedure and type of anesthesia

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Attends all required education

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Performs other miscellaneous duties as assigned

 
Regulatory/Compliance

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Contributes to the progress and development of the center’s compliance program

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Performs according to accreditation requirements, regulatory standards and center policies and procedures

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Adheres to patients’ rights and responsibilities and supports them in performance of job duties

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Adheres to rules and regulations for Protected Health Information (PHI) and Health Insurance Portability and 

 
Accountability (HIPAA) protections of patient information

 
Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI)

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Performs according to the centers adopted policies and procedures

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Ensures compliance with the center’s adopted quality assurance performance improvement program (QAPI), 

 
policies and procedures

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Proactively contributes to the QAPI process and ide