Endoscopy RN- PT
Company: Bryan Health
Location: Kearney
Posted on: March 25, 2025
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Job Description:
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 Laboratorys and the patient care units 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 patients
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 (HP 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 patients
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.
Keywords: Bryan Health, Grand Island , Endoscopy RN- PT, Healthcare , Kearney, Nebraska
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