Endoscopy RN (PRN)

Ohio Valley Surgical Hospital; Springfield (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ohio Valley Surgical Hospital is seeking an Endoscopy Registered Nurse (PRN) to provide direct patient care in the endoscopy suite. The RN reports to the Operating Room Manager and Director of Nursing and may act as Charge Nurse in absence of the Endoscopy Manager.

The role requires current OH RN licensure, BLS; PALS and ACLS within six months, and strong communication skills. Candidate should be capable of assisting in procedures and patient monitoring.

Qualifications

• Current licensure in OH as a Registered Nurse.
• Progressive work experience in Endoscopy or similar procedure room.
• BLS certification; PALS and ACLS mandatory within six months of hire.
• Competence in oral and written communication skills.
• Physical mobility including walking, standing, sitting, and light lifting.

Responsibilities

• Assessment and observation of the patient in endoscopy.
• Document the full range of patient needs.
• Individualize care plan based on assessment.
• Prepare endoscopy rooms, equipment and supplies.
• Assist physicians with procedures as scrub or circulator.
• Monitor patient before and during procedure.
• Administer sedation medications as directed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Team collaboration

Education

OH Registered Nurse license

BLS certification

PALS and ACLS within 6 months

Job description

Endoscopy Registered Nurse (PRN)

We look forward to finding new team members with the commitment and talent to help us provide excellent care for our patients as the best quality, value and choice in the region. At Ohio Valley Surgical Hospital, our mission is to Elevate the Standard of Health Care in Our Community , and our core values guide the way we fulfill our mission. In service to each patient, we value quality, compassion, and care you can trust.

The job description for the Endoscopy Registered Nurse incorporates the summary and responsibilities of the Registered Nurse job description and the specific duties listed below. The Endoscopy Staff Nurse is accountable and responsible for direct patient care in the endoscopy suite. The Endoscopy Staff Nurse reports to the Operating Room Manager, Director of Nursing and the Administrator. The Endoscopy Registered Nurse may act as Charge Nurse in the absence of the Endoscopy Manager.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assessment and observation of the patient upon arrival in endoscopy.
• Provide assessment documentation that reflects the full range of patient needs.
• Individualize the plan of care, based on patient assessment.
• Prepare endoscopy rooms, equipment, and supplies to accommodate the patient load.
• Assist physicians with procedures (role of scrub or circulator).
• Monitor the patient before and during the procedure.
• Administer medications for sedation as directed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Current licensure in this State (OH) as a Registered Nurse.
• Progressive work experience in Endoscopy Room which reflects current clinical skills
• Current BLS certification; PALS and ACLS mandatory within six (6) months date of hire.
• Competence in oral and written communication skills.
• Intermittent physical mobility/activity including walking, standing, sitting, light lifting, pulling and pushing of carts, equipment etc.