Registered Nurse Endoscopy I - Surgical Center of Ridgefield

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Job Summary
Location
Ridgefield ,CT 06877
Job Type
Contract
Visa
Any Valid Visa
Salary
PayRate
Qualification
BCA
Experience
2Years - 10Years
Posted
24 Dec 2024
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Job Description

OverviewnnToday, SCA Health has grown to 11,000 teammates who care for 1 million patients each year and support physician specialists holistically in many aspects of patient care. Together, our teammates create value in specialty care by aligning physicians, health plans and health systems around a common goal: delivering on the quadruple aim of high-quality outcomes and a better experience for patients and providers, all at a lower total cost of care.nnAs part of Optum, we participate in an integrated care delivery system that enables us to support our partners as they navigate a complex healthcare environment, Only SCA Health has a dynamic group of physician-driven, specialty care businesses that allows us to customize solutions, no matter the need or challenge:nnWe connect patients to physicians in new and differentiated ways as part of Optum and with our new Specialty Management Solutions business.nnWe have pioneered a physician-led, multi-site model of practice solutions that restores physician agency by aligning incentives to support growth and transition to value-based care.nnWe lead the industry in value-based payment solutions through our Global 1 bundled payment convener, that provides easy predictable billing to patients.nnWe help physicians address everything beyond surgical procedures, including anesthesia and ancillary service lines.nnThe new SCA Health represents who we are today and where we are going—and the growing career opportunities for YOU.nnResponsibilitiesnnWe are actively hiring for an Registered Nurse (RN) Endoscopy.nnDevelop an individualized perioperative patient plan of care by implementing:nnP rotecting the patient from injury caused by extraneous objects and chemical, electrical, mechanical, and thermal sources.nnD emonstrating safe operation of equipment and machinery and follows procedures for reporting and correcting an unsafe situation.nnS peak ing up with safety concerns acting as the patients advocate.nnHandling specimens according to facility policy and procedures.nnAdher ing to standard precautions including the use of personal protective equipment.nnComplying with Universal Protocol and facility site validation and time-out policynnC ommunicating the patient’s current status to relevant parties throughout the continuum of care.nnA dministering medications safely and correctly using the 8 rights of medication administration.nnP racticing and monitoring aseptic technique .nnImplement ing the plan of care including the following interventions:nnM anaging patient recovery from anesthesia – Moderate sedation and Monitored anesthesia care .nnAssess ing patient status at intervals in accordance with facility policies and procedures .nnP roviding nursing care and appropriate monitoring in accordance with policies and procedures .nnP erforming interventions to maintain the patient’s tissue perfusion at or above baseline levels.nnEnsuring scopes are prepared for use in accordance with policies and procedures and manufacturer’s instructions for use .nnMaintain ing endoscopy instruments and accessories in working order. Troubleshooting and recognizing malfunctions .nnP erforming interventions to maintain the status of the patient’s genitourinary, gastrointestinal, musculoskeletal, endocrine, respiratory, cardiovascular, and neurological systems and fluid, electrolyte, and acid-base balances at or above baseline levels.nnP erforming interventions to ensure the patient is at or returned to normothermia at the conclusion of the immediate postoperative period.nnP erforming interventions to protect the patient from infection.nnA ssessing the knowledge level of the patient or designated support person.nnP roviding education regarding the expected psychosocial response, nutritional management, medication management, pain management, and expected responses to the procedure.nnI nvolving the patient or designated support person actively in decisions affecting his or her perioperative plan of care and the rehabilitation process.nnP rotecting the patient’s rights, dignity, and privacy.nnP roviding age-specific, culturally competent, ethical care within legal standards of practice .nnEvaluate the patient’s progress toward attaining outcomes.nnTransfer care as applicable.nnProvide hand-off report to other teammates that are accurate, concise and pertinent to the patient’s condition and response to care.nnDelegate tasks according to the state Nurse Practice Act (if applicable), state board of nursing or professional registration requirements, state laws, and job descriptions .nnDocument episode of care accurately, timely, completely, and legibly.nnDemonstrate effective communication and collaboration skills with members of the team and other stakeholders.nnServe as a member of a multidisciplinary team in planning patient care.nnParticipate in quality review and performance improvement projects.nnParticipate in the performance appraisal process.nnUse problem-solving and conflict resolution skills to foster effective work relationships.nnMaintain required competencies.nnPursue professional growth.nnAct as a patient advocate and maintain privacy and confidentiality of individuals and health information.nnComply with al SCA and facility policies and procedures, regulatory and accreditation standards and professional guidelines when providing patient care.nnActively participate in team meetings, trainings, and daily safety huddles.nnDemonstrate fiscal responsibility.nnPerform all other duties as assigned.nnQualificationsnnGraduate of an a ccredited s chool of n ursing .nnO ne year of GI, OR and /or medical / surgical nursing experience preferred .nnCurrent state nursing licensure to practice in good standings .nnSuccessful completion of Basic Life Support (BLS) or Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) within 90 of employment or documentation of current BLS/BCLS certification.nnSuccessful completion of Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Course within 90 days of employment or documentation of current ACLS certification.nnSuccessful completion of Pediatric Advance Life support (PALS) course is required when pediatric care is included in the facility scope of services within 90 days of employment or documentation of current PALS certification.nnSpecialty certification in GI Nursing is preferred.nnUSD $43.00/Hr. USD $51.00/Hr.