Registered Nurse-Hourly

Wayne, PA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

North Jersey Gastroenterology Endoscopy Center is seeking a Per diem Registered Nurse to join our team. The Endoscopy RN will provide high-quality perioperative nursing care to patients undergoing outpatient endoscopic procedures. The ideal candidate has strong clinical skills excellent communication and teamwork abilities and experience working in a fast-paced ambulatory surgery center.

Responsibilities

Provide direct nursing care to patients before during and after endoscopic procedures.
Serve as a circulating nursein the procedure room.
Prepare procedure rooms equipment and supplies for upper endoscopy colonoscopy and sigmoidoscopy.
Collaborate with gastroenterologists anesthesia providers nurses and endoscopy technicians to ensure safe patient care.
Monitor patient condition and ensure patient safety during procedures.
Ensure accurate documentation in accordance with regulatory and facility standards.
Educate patients and families on pre-operative and post-operative care.
Follow infection control safety and ASC protocols.
Uses equipment effectively following manufacturers instruction for use
Uses proper techniques and procedures according to accepted standards of practice
Assists with inventory of supplies drugs and equipment to maintain availability and stock levels in the admission area
Maintains order and cleanliness of Pre Op/Admitting area
Actively participates as a team member in support of the total pre-anesthesia care process
Per Center Policy uses two patient identifiers identifies and validates the patient and procedure to be performed
Administers medications following physician orders and standards of care
Considers cost containment by using supplies economically and by managing efficient turnover time

Position Qualifications:

Required: Graduate of an accredited or state board of nursing approved Registered/Professional Nursing program (AAS RN)
Required: NJ State licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN)
Required: BLS/ACLS
Good IV skills.
Ambulatory surgery center or endoscopy experience: 1 year
Demonstrates basic computer skills
Preferred: Certification in Gastroenterology Nursing or related field
Preferred: Bachelors degree in nursing.
This position requires availability for no less than 2 shifts per month with at least one being a weekend shift (630a-1230p)

Required Experience:

Responsibilities

Provide direct nursing care to patients before during and after endoscopic procedures.
Serve as a circulating nursein the procedure room.
Prepare procedure rooms equipment and supplies for upper endoscopy colonoscopy and sigmoidoscopy.
Collaborate with gastroenterologists anesthesia providers nurses and endoscopy technicians to ensure safe patient care.
Monitor patient condition and ensure patient safety during procedures.
Ensure accurate documentation in accordance with regulatory and facility standards.
Educate patients and families on pre-operative and post-operative care.
Follow infection control safety and ASC protocols.
Uses equipment effectively following manufacturers instruction for use
Uses proper techniques and procedures according to accepted standards of practice
Assists with inventory of supplies drugs and equipment to maintain availability and stock levels in the admission area
Maintains order and cleanliness of Pre Op/Admitting area
Actively participates as a team member in support of the total pre-anesthesia care process
Per Center Policy uses two patient identifiers identifies and validates the patient and procedure to be performed
Administers medications following physician orders and standards of care
Considers cost containment by using supplies economically and by managing efficient turnover time

Position Qualifications:

Required: Graduate of an accredited or state board of nursing approved Registered/Professional Nursing program (AAS RN)
Required: NJ State licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN)
Required: BLS/ACLS
Good IV skills.
Ambulatory surgery center or endoscopy experience: 1 year
Demonstrates basic computer skills
Preferred: Certification in Gastroenterology Nursing or related field
Preferred: Bachelors degree in nursing.
This position requires availability for no less than 2 shifts per month with at least one being a weekend shift (630a-1230p)

Required Experience: