Endoscopy Registered Nurse (RN)
- Communicating the patient&s;s current status to relevant parties throughout the continuum of care.
- Administering medications safely and correctly using the 8 rights of medication administration.
- Practicing and monitoring aseptic technique.
- Implementing the plan of care including the following interventions:
- Managing patient recovery from anesthesia -- Moderate sedation and Monitored anesthesia care.
- Performing interventions to maintain the patient&s;s tissue perfusion at or above baseline levels.
- Ensuring scopes are prepared for use in accordance with policies and procedures and manufacturer&s;s instructions for use.
- Maintaining endoscopy instruments and accessories in working order. Troubleshooting and recognizing malfunctions.
- Performing interventions to maintain the status of the patient&s;s genitourinary, gastrointestinal, musculoskeletal, endocrine, respiratory, cardiovascular, and neurological systems and fluid, electrolyte, and acid-base balances at or above baseline levels.
- Performing interventions to ensure the patient is at or returned to normothermia at the conclusion of the immediate postoperative period.
- Performing interventions to protect the patient from infection.
- Providing education regarding the expected psychosocial response, nutritional management, medication management, pain management, and expected responses to the procedure.
- Transfer care as applicable.
- Provide hand-off report to other teammates that are accurate, concise and pertinent to the patient&s;s condition and response to care.
- Document episode of care accurately, timely, completely, and legibly.
Schedule: Monday through Friday, 7-3:30PM
- Bachelor&s;s Degree in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited school of nursing or in pursuit of a BSN
- Active New Jersey Registered Nurse License
- 1
years of professional nursing experience
- Basic Life Support Certification
- Prior Endoscopy RN experience
- 1
years in surgical, critical care, PACU, or OR experience preferredEstimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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