Summary

Provides direct patient care to pediatric through geriatric patient populations. Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates the care of patients undergoing endoscopic procedures. Communicates with physicians and/or anesthesia providers continuously and as needed about patient condition. Assists with procedures. Assists with maintaining equipment and inventory. Participates in performance improvement and CQI activities

• Coordinates and supervises patient care.
• Demonstrates ability to perform head-to-toe preprocedure assessment on all patients and reassesses intraprocedure and post procedure as needed. This includes pediatric, geriatric and the general patient population.
• Ability to adequately assess and reassess pain. Utilizes appropriate pain management techniques. Educates the patient and family regarding pain management.
• Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
• Ability to perform waived testing (point-of-care testing) per Clinical Laboratory's and the patient care unit's policies and procedures.
• Ability to interpret results of waived tests; take appropriate action on waived tests results.
• Electronic documentation meets current standards and policies.
• Demonstrates ability to formulate an individualized plan of care as indicated and evaluates for effectiveness.
• Demonstrates an ability to assist physicians in performing procedures in the Endoscopy Department.
• Demonstrates knowledge of medications and IV fluids and their correct administration based on age of the patient and patient's clinical condition.
• Follows the five (5) medication rights and reduces the potential for medication errors.
• Formulates a teaching plan based on identified patient learning needs and evaluates effectiveness of learning; family is included in teaching as appropriate, from pre-op to discharge.
• Provides patient with explanation and verbal reassurance consistently.
• Identifies physical symptoms and changes and takes appropriate action in a timely manner.
• Ensures Pre-op Checklist is complete (H&P present, informed consent signed, test results present, surgical site identified, etc.) before the endoscopy procedure begins.
• Demonstrates knowledge in all areas of care specific to the Endoscopy Department
• Demonstrates knowledge of cardiac monitoring and can identify dysrhythmias.
• Makes decisions reflecting knowledge of facts, knowledge of diseases/conditions, care required and good judgment.
• Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity. Practices good guest relations.
• Identifies and addresses psychosocial needs of patient and family.
• Communicates appropriately with nurse manager, charge RN, coworkers and physicians.
• Consults other departments, as needed and as appropriate, to provide for an interdisciplinary approach to the patient's needs.
• Demonstrates ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations. Utilizes initiative, strives to maintain a steady level of productivity; self starter, compatible and supportive; a team player.
• Manages and operates equipment safely and correctly.
• Meets current documentation standards and policies and completes within the shift.
• Carries out medical and surgical asepsis during treatments and special procedures.
• Maintains an environment that provides the patient and family with feelings of safety and security.
• Assists with orienting new staff members to the department.
• Maintains a good working relationship and effective communication both within the department and with other departments for the benefit of the patient.

Education/Experience:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. BSN or current enrollement in a BSN program preferred.
• Current Registered Nurse licensure in the State of Nebraska.
• Current BLS Certification.
• Current ACLS Certification.
• Two (2) years of experience in nursing preferred.
• At least one (1) year of experience in endoscopy preferred.