Description

Job Description

PeaceHealth is seeking an RN Endoscopy Clinic for a Full Time, 1.00 FTE, Day position. The salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $46.27 – $69.41. The hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to education, training, work experience, terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement, seniority, etc.

Schedule: Tuesday - Friday 7:00a - 5:30p

Varies Provides professional nursing care to patients in the endoscopy setting in compliance with professional practice standards. Coordinates and shares information regarding both pre- and post-procedure care and assists the physician during procedures.

Essential Functions

• Plans, implements and evaluates patient care needs in the endoscopy suite, including assessing patient’s condition pre-procedure and post-procedure recovery. Takes patient history, counsels patient, provides education, administers prescribed medications, and monitors vital signs.
• Assists physician throughout procedures. Documents patient care in the healthcare record according to established standards.
• Maintains proper care and handling of specimens.
• Recognizes emergency situations and assists in corrective action, including but not limited to ACLS protocol.
• Participates in the development of and maintains established policies, procedures and objectives; quality improvement; safety; environmental and infection prevention programs.
• Recognizes and reports hazardous equipment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications

Education

• Accredited School of Nursing Required: Nursing
  
  

Experience

• 1 year Preferred: Experience as a registered nurse and
• Required: Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply age specific principles of growth and development and life stages to meet each patient’s needs and
• Preferred: Endoscopy nursing experience and/or critical care experience and
• Required: Ability to provide conscious sedation
  
  

Credentials

• Required: Registered Nurse in state of practice and
• Required: Upon Hire Basic Life Support and
• Required: Advanced Cardiac Life Support
  
  

Skills

• Demonstrated ability to promote positive interpersonal relationships and patient/family centered work environment. (Required)
• Basic computer skills including MS Office applications. (Required)
• Effective organization and prioritization skills. (Required)
• Skill in venipuncture and administration of IV and oral medications. (Required)
• Ability to provide health education to patients. (Required)
• Adequate understanding of a wide variety of medical/surgical terminology and pathophysiology. (Required)
• Knowledge of Medicare, JCAHO & HCFA regulations pertaining to ambulatory care. (Required)
• Knowledge of actions of pharmaceuticals, sedating agents, and reversal drugs. (Required)
• Knowledge of endoscopy procedures and patient preparations, instruments and equipment, techniques, symptoms and complications, and consequent nursing interventions. (Required)
• Knowledge of basic infection control practices. (Required)
• Working knowledge of fluid and electrolyte balances. (Required)
• Thorough knowledge or and ability to implement principles of aseptic technique. (Required)
  
  

Working Conditions

Lifting

• Patient handling no greater than 35 lbs. without the use of assistive equipment and/or devices (NIOSH).
• Fine motor skills to be able to grasp and control medical equipment and perform precise procedures.
• Push/Pull: Frequently up to 45 lbs. force (i.e., WOW, medical carts).
• Perform hands on CPR at least 20 mins using 100-125 lbs. of force (National Assoc. of EMS Physicians and AHA) Frequency should be seldom or occasionally.
• Ability to move around area with frequent sitting.
• Bending/ stooping/ squatting/ reaching/ kneeling frequently.
• Lifting (non-patient) up to 20 lbs. occasionally and 5 lbs. frequently.
  
  

Environmental Conditions

• Exposure to biohazard, body fluids and airborne particles.
• Must be able to complete tasks in a noisy environment.
  
  

Mental/Visual

• Vision and hearing required within normal limits (glasses, contacts, hearing aids permitted).
• Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.
  
  

PeaceHealth is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers: physical, emotional, financial, social, and spiritual. We offer caregivers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package. Some of the many benefits included in this package are full medical/dental/vision coverage; 403b retirement plan employer base and matching contributions; paid time off; employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buyup coverage options; tuition and continuing education reimbursement; wellness benefits, and expanded EAP and mental health program.

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For full consideration of your skills and abilities, please attach a current resume with your application. EEO Affirmative Action Employer/Vets/Disabled in accordance with applicable local, state or federal laws.