Registered Nurse, Endoscopy

Surgery Partners; North (SC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Surgery Partners is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) for Endoscopy to provide safe patient care during the endoscopic procedure, applying the nursing process and collaborating with the clinical team.

Requirements include graduation from an accredited nursing program, an Illinois RN license, and current BLS and ACLS certifications. The role emphasizes documentation, equipment readiness, and adherence to safety standards.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current Illinois Registered Nurse License.
• Current American Heart Assn. BLS and ACLS certifications.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe patient care in the Endoscopy period through the nursing process.
• Consult with physician and health care team to plan care and outcomes.
• Ensure required equipment and supplies are available.
• Involve team members in planning and revision of care.
• Document patient progress accurately and timely.
• Maintain universal precautions and safety standards.

Skills

Nursing care

Patient assessment

Team coordination

Equipment readiness

Safety protocols

Education

Illinois RN License

BLS

ACLS

Job description

Accessibility Note:

Surgery Partners is committed to complying with all applicable provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended ("ADA"), and applicable state and local laws. It is the Company's policy not to discriminate against any qualified people or applicant with regard to any terms or conditions of employment on the basis of such individual's disability. Consistent with this policy of non-discrimination, the Company will provide reasonable accommodations to an individual with a disability, as defined in the ADA or applicable law, who has made the Company aware of his/her disability, unless doing so would cause an undue hardship to the Company. If you are an applicant and need a reasonable accommodation when applying for job opportunities within the Company or request a reasonable accommodation to utilize the Company's online employment application, please contact [e-mail]

Job Details

Description

JOB TITLE

Registered Nurse (RN) Endoscopy

Salary Range

$40.00 - $53.00 per hour, based on skill and experience level.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Delivery of safe patient care in the Endoscopy period of the patient's Endoscopic experience through the framework of the nursing process.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Supervisor of Clinical Services

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current Illinois Registered Nurse License
• Current American Heart Assn. BLS and ACLS certifications.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

• Demonstrates current, comprehensive professional knowledge and skills in conformance with recognized nursing standards and department policies including the Patient Bill of Rights and AAAHC regulations, Standards for Nursing Care and the Nurse Practice Act.
• Consults with physician and other health care team members in planning care and establishing desired outcomes.
• Ensures that required equipment and supplies are available.
• Involves peers and other team members in planning and revising of care.
• Bases nursing care on specific nursing diagnoses and nursing orders.
• Gives safe (economical) and efficient nursing care to the patient.
• Ensures that waiting significant others receive periodic status/progress reports per physician input.
• Practices and assists others in maintaining universal precautions and electrical and environmental safety.
• Practices within federal, state and nurse practice guidelines and regulations.
• Is able to recognize changes in patient status; reports pertinent information.
• Conserves materials and equipment through appropriate use.
• Prepares and labels all specimens according to hospital policy and procedure; documents appropriately.
• Gives pertinent, concise, precise information to relief staff.
• Directs and delegates activity of team members appropriately in emergency situations.
• Measure patient responses to medical and nursing interventions based on expected outcomes.
• Ensures that equipment and supplies are returned to their proper location after use.
• Identifies and prioritizes individual patient care needs according to age, physiological, psychosocial, cultural and physical status.
• Plans care based on contemplated procedure, standards of practice, admission assessment and MD preference.
• Documents in a clear, concise, accurate, legible manner.
• Documents all necessary information related to patient's progress and outcomes in interventions.
• Ensures completion of resuscitation record following Code Blue procedures.
• Assesses physiological and psychosocial health status of patient.
• Identifies chief complaint.
• Assesses pain per policy.
• Assesses patient medical history.
• Demonstrates competency in patient identification verification per policy
• Demonstrates competency in pre-procedure phone calls.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Standing: 66-100%
• Sitting: 0-33%
• Walking: 66-100%
• Lifting: 0-50lbs. as needed
• Carrying: 0-25lbs. as needed
• Pushing: 0-400lbs. on wheels with assistance as needed
• Climbing: 1-5 flights of stairs as necessary
• Pulling: As necessary while providing patient care
• Bending: Proper bending necessary to pick things off the floor
• Squatting: As necessary while providing care
• Rotating: Shoulders as necessary
• Kneeling: If necessary while providing patient care
• Reaching: overhead while providing patient care

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

• Inside 95-100%
• Outside 0-5%
• Temperature 30F-115F
• Fumes: Occasional
• Dust: Occasional
• Gases: None
• Odors: Occasional
• Mist: Occasional
• Radiation: Occasional
• Noise or Vibrations: Biomedical equipment, needles, sharps, copy machine, phones, latex, disinfectants, etc.
• Hazards: Occasional contact with communicable disease, electrical equipment, etc.
• Personal Protective Equipment: Provided (gowns, gloves, masks, head cover).

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