Job Description

Description

PeaceHealth is seeking a RN Endoscopy Clinic for a Part Time, 0.50 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.

Job Summary

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.