RN - Endoscopy Nurse

The GI Care for Kid’s staff nurse is expected to provide excellent nursing care in Pre-op/ Post-op functions and actively participate in and contribute to the daily operation of the Endoscopy Center. The staff nurse must be able to communicate effectively and demonstrate empathy toward patient and their family when assessing and attending to patient’s needs

• Ensure a high standard of nursing care to all patients in the Endoscopy Center

• Work within the Policy and Procedures

• Answer questions and address concerns of patient and family members while protecting the patient’s right to privacy and confidentiality.

• Review and maintain timely, accurate, and complete documentation according to HIPAA guidelines to ensure confidentiality of records at all times.

• Follow policy and procedures regarding accurate record, storage, and administration of medicine.

• Work with minimal supervision in the admission and recovery of patients

• Participate in the investigation, resolution and follow up of any formal complaints

• Ensure safe discharge of all patients from the Endoscopy Center

• Maintain a safe and clean environment in accordance with established standards and regulations

• Able to safely administer IVs and monitor blood glucose levels

• Obtain health history via phone prior to patients’ appointment.

• Follow up with family member within 2 business days post procedure to ensure no post procedure complications

• Monitor patients for a minimum of 30 minutes post procedure

• Administer PO and IV meds pre- and post-procedure

• Deliver oxygen therapy via nasal canula as appropriate for patient’s needs, maintain patient’s airway throughout recovery

• Be able to identify patients not appropriate for the Endoscopy Center

• Ability to identify when a patient in the Endoscopy Center has not followed proper prep protocol and needs to be delayed or rescheduled

• Keep patients and families informed throughout the duration of their visit

• Ability to explain procedures and provide instructions to ensure patient cooperation and minimize discomfort. Provide emotional and physical support to the patients before during and after procedure.

• Maintain supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level.

• Accept personal responsibility and dedicated to professional growth and continuous learning. This includes CPR and PALS and being knowledgeable in all aspects of the Endoscopy Center

• Additional duties as assigned by management.

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

• BLS and PALS certification required

• Active License in state of Georgia

• Preferred Qualifications: Registered Nurse with 2 or more years of Pediatric Pre-op and PACU experience, Excellent IV skills

Diversity - Demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy; shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; educates others on the value of diversity; promotes a harassment-free environment; builds a diverse workforce.

Ethics - Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works with integrity and ethically; upholds organizational values.

Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; manages competing demands; changes approach or method to best fit the situation; able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.

Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; responds promptly to customer needs; solicits customer feedback to improve service; responds to requests for service and assistance; meets commitments.

Delegation - Delegates work assignments; matches the responsibility to the person; gives authority to work independently; sets expectations and monitors delegated activities; provides recognition for results.

Interpersonal Skills - focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; maintains confidentiality; listens to others without interrupting; keeps emotions under control; remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.

Managing People - Includes staff in planning, decision-making, facilitating and process improvement; takes responsibility for subordinates' activities; is available to staff; provides regular performance feedback; develops subordinates' skills and encourages growth; solicits and applies customer feedback (internal and external); fosters quality focus in others; improves processes, products and services.; continually works to improve supervisory skills.

Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; supports organization's goals and values; benefits organization through outside activities; supports affirmative action and respects diversity.

Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests; able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; supports everyone's efforts to succeed.

• Walk/stand on feet 90% of an 8-hour day. Able to push or pull 30 pounds. Able to bend, stretch, work overhead, twist and extend arms to move equipment

• Frequent sitting, standing, walking, grasping, carrying and speaking

• Occasional reaching, bending and stooping

• Lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling up to 50 pounds, with assistance if needed.

• Frequent use of computer, keyboard, copy/fax machine, and phone

• Possible exposure to infectious specimens (blood or bodily fluids or airborne pathogens).

• May be required to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

• While performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.

• Fast paced environment with occasional high pressure or emergent situations.

• Work hours subject to office needs to ensure coverage during all hours of operation.