Endo Manager, RN (67215)

United Digestive; Covington (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

United Digestive is seeking a Registered Nurse Manager for its Endoscopy Center in Covington, VA. The role involves overseeing patient care from admission to discharge, managing staffing needs, and ensuring compliance with relevant nursing practices.

The ideal candidate must hold a valid RN license and have experience in surgical services and GI endoscopy. Strong clinical and interpersonal skills are essential. This position also emphasizes effective communication within the healthcare team and a commitment to quality patient care.

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Qualifications

• State Licensure as Registered Nurse (RN) required.
• Experience in surgical services and GI endoscopy required.
• 2 years of management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess the need for nursing care based on the schedule.
• Ensure the development of a staffing pattern.
• Provide patient education and guidance.
• Document on all forms as required.
• Maintain a safe environment for patients.
• Supervise RN, LPN, and unlicensed personnel.

Skills

State Licensure as Registered Nurse (RN)

Surgical services experience

GI endoscopy experience

BLS certification

ACLS certification

Good clinical assessment skills

Flexibility

Basic computer skills

Education

High School or GED

Job description

Job Details Job Location: Wellbrook Covington - Covington, GA 30014 Position Type: Full Time Education Level: High School or GED Travel Percentage: As needed for business requirements. Job Category: Endoscopy

General Summary of Duties

In collaboration with Director of Endoscopy, responsible for the routine functioning of the Endoscopy Center. Responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and coordinating patient care from admission to discharge. The Registered Nurse Manager (RN) is responsible for assisting with the achievement of patient outcomes with the mission of the facility.

Provides individualized and specialized nursing care to patients within the endoscopy center in accordance with physician’s orders, recognized nursing techniques, legal aspects of current nurse practice in the State of Georgia and the Center’s policies and procedures. Is responsible for planning, executing, and evaluating the nursing care given to patients. Will have contact with the patient in each phase of his experience. Must be self-directed and able to work independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Administrative
  • Assess the need for nursing care based on the schedule.
  • Ensure the development of a staffing pattern to promote nursing care commensurate with these needs.
  • Determine needs of staff, develop/adjust time schedule and ensure appropriate assignments in accordance with staff abilities, patient needs and scheduling needs.
  • Define nursing care needs in complex situations and identify nursing interventions to meet those needs.
  • Demonstrate Knowledge of policies and procedures when assigning and administering nursing care.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of personnel handbook policies.
  • Assist in continuing education activities for nursing personnel.
• Clinical
  • Provide direction/consultation to nursing staff, guiding them in the implementation of the nursing process.
  • Maintain a safe environment for patients.
  • Provide patient education.
  • Document on all forms as required.
  • Administer medication as directed by the physician under the guidelines of the State Board of Nursing.
  • Communicate/interpret both standards and policies to staff, hold them accountable for maintaining current knowledge of policies and procedures.
  • Facilitate quality improvement in the delivery of care.
• Interpersonal
  • Maintain open positive communication with nursing personnel and other health professionals. Conduct documented staff meetings and in-services.
  • Communicates with patients, families/significant others.
  • Maintain professionalism within the company.
  • Maintain confidentiality of patient and personnel information.
  • Participate in continuing education program.
  • Participate on committees as assigned.
  • Assume responsibility for performance management, consult with Directors as appropriate. Perform performance evaluation, counsel, and utilize the disciplinary process and document as appropriate.
  • Facilitate efficient patient flow and bed management.
  • Function as a professional role model: demonstrate effective listening skills encourage team participation in problem solving and achievement of goal.
  • Demonstrate awareness of cost-effective resource utilization.
  • Demonstrate enthusiasm, energy, motivation, and creativity as a team member.
  • Supervise RN, LPN, and unlicensed personnel.
  • Work collaboratively with endoscopy manager, business office staff, clinical staff, and physicians.
  • Communicate effectively with Clinical and Medical Directors.
  • Must be able to successfully cross-train to perform other tasks in the endoscopy center.

Required Education, Skills & Experience

• State Licensure as Registered Nurse (RN) required; experience in surgical services and or GI endoscopy required; 2 years management experience preferred.
• BLS required and ACLS certification recommended.
• Good clinical assessment skills, flexibility and basic computer skills are necessary.

Physical/Mental/Environmental Demands of Job

Ability to work under stress. Moderate periods of sitting and computer use. Good visual acuity. Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch and/or crawl. Ability to reach, grasp, use fine finger movement and feel sensation to discern temperature, texture, size, and shape. Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time, lifting, and carrying items weighing up to 25 pounds.

Drug free workplace. United Digestive is a drug free workplace. All offers of employment are contingent upon passing a pre-employment drug screening.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: United Digestive is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, color, or national origin in its employment practices.