Endoscopy Registered Nurse - PRN

Borland Groover; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short- and Long-term disability

Profit Sharing

Supplemental Insurance

Education and Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Responsibilities include patient assessment, nursing care planning, documenting progress, supervising technicians, and maintaining patient privacy and safety in line with Florida nursing standards and HIPAA requirements. BLS/ACLS certification and 1 year of GI experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Active Florida RN license required.
• CGRN credential preferred.
• BLS or ACLS certification required (within 90 days if not current).
• Minimum 1 year GI or hospital/office patient care experience.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English.

Responsibilities

• Provide pre-, intra-, and post-operative nursing care in the Endoscopy Center.
• Collaborate with physicians and clinical team to maximize patient flow.
• Document patient progress, medications, and nursing interventions.
• Supervise Scope Technicians and ensure safety and privacy of patients.
• Maintain HIPAA compliance and professional standards.

Skills

RN licensed FL

Gastroenterology nursing

BLS/ACLS certified

1 year experience

English proficiency

Job description

Borland Groover is one of Florida’s leading gastroenterology providers. Founded in 1947, our mission is to provide exceptional care and improve the lives of our patients. We value ourselves in delivering quality care (quality), doing the right thing (accountability), caring for our patients (compassion), and taking care of our employees (collaboration).

POSITION SUMMARY

The Endoscopy Registered Nurse is responsible for assessing, observing , managing, and documenting individual patient care. This includes providing bedside pre-op, intra- op , post-op care and supervision to patients at our Endoscopy Center(s). In addition, the Endoscopy RN must collaborate with the physicians and the physicians’ clinical team to maximize patient flow.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Have the patient identify him/herself, check armband identification and chart, making sure all matches.

Completes nursing assessment upon admission, identifying/documenting patient problems.

Identifies special needs or behaviors of patients and families. These may be physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, age specific.

Analyses information and observations and notifies appropriate medical personnel of significant concerns.

Initiates/revises nursing care plan to meet changing patient needs.

Involves family/significant other and patient in developing a plan of care and communicating rationally.

Use teaching strategies that meet individual patient needs for post-procedural care.

Ensures all pre-procedure instructions are followed at home (outpatient). Inform an appropriate physician as needed.

Carries out physician orders, questioning the physician if orders are unclear.

Delivers direct patient care as defined by Florida State Board of Nursing and/or Endo Center policies and procedures in a safe and competent manner.

Validates and carries out orders on assigned patients.

Supervises Scope Technicians under his/her direction in the provision of nursing care.

Ensures patients' privacy and dignity are maintained.

Assist other team members in rendering nursing care.

Documents of patient progress to include condition, medication, and nursing interventions

Notifies physicians of any significant changes.

Maintains knowledge of care and handling of GI equipment.

Appropriate handling of specimens.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Assist in janitorial responsibilities as needs arise.

Contact patients for future visits with reminders of Date of Service.

Contact patients for follow-up status.

Maintains a clean work environment.

Other duties as assigned.

COMPETENCIES

• Communication- Exhibits good listening and comprehension. Expresses ideas and thoughtsin written form. Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally. Keeps others adequately informed. Selects and uses appropriate communication methods.
• Critical Thinking and Problem Solving- The ability to handle complex situations inthe workplace and calmly develop creative solutions.
• Compassion- Exhibits empathy or real concern for patients coupled with a desire to take action to address the patient’s needs.
• Time Management- The ability to plan your duties ahead of time and leverage technology to help you do so.
• Collaboration- Exhibiting interpersonal skills, working with others, building trust and communication to complete goals and projects on time to achieve the organization’s shared objectives.

GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to communicate effectively and accurately with physicians and staff both verbally and in writing.
• Able to handle intense patient interactions.
• Works well with patients, physicians, and staff.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks in a stressful environment.
• Ability to handle patient issues in a tactful, professional way.
• Ability to communicate in English.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Must have an active Registered Nursing license in the State of Florida. (Multistate Nursing license including Florida )
• CGRN (Certified Gastroenterology Registered Nurse) credential is preferred but not required.
• Must possess a BLS or ACLS certification or must be able to obtain certification within 90 days.
• 1 year experience working with patients in either a hospital or office setting.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with all staff, both verbally and in writing.
• Must be able to perform physical duties when necessary.
• Must maintain HIPAA compliance when accessing Personal Health Information (PHI).

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to stand, walk, and sit for an extended amount of time.
• Ability to see within normal parameters.
• Ability to hear within normal range.
• Ability to use hands, arms, and legs within the specifications of the job.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401K Retirement Plan
• Life Insurance
• Short- and Long-term disability
• Profit Sharing
• Supplemental Insurance
• Education and Tuition Reimbursement funding
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays

IMPORTANT NOTE

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be an exhausted list of duties, responsibilities and skills.
Borland Groover is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.