Performs the primary function of a Registered Professional Nurse in assessing, planning, implementing, educating and evaluating a designated group of patients in accordance with all established Nursing Standards and Hospital Policies. Is responsible for managing all assigned personal supplies, and equipment on the unit and for promoting teamwork with all members of the healthcare team. Performs duties in a manner consistent with our mission and values.
Principle Accountabilities:
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Assists the physician with highly technical endoscopic procedures, including IV moderate sedation.
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Assesses, prepares and recovers the patient having an endoscopic procedure following the Nursing Process and using age specific knowledge relevant to the patient served.
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Prepares equipment for procedures, disinfects equipment, identifies supply and repair needs.
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Documents continuous patient assessment and reports changes in patient condition.
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Trains and precepts new employees and students, etc. and participates in staff meetings, educational activities for total quality improvement.
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Collaborates in the planning and evaluation of patient.
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Plans/participates in Patient discharge from the Unit.
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Participates in checking/maintaining equipment/supplies and the physical environment.
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Committee participation/Educational Activities/Special Projects.
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Performs clerical/computer tasks.
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All other duties as assigned.
Employee is required to walk continuously and sit occasionally. Employee must lift/carry a light (1-20 lbs.) medium (21-50 lbs.) load occasionally and heavy (50 lbs. +) load frequently. Employee may be required to lift over 100 lbs. with assistance. Employee is frequently required to bend, squat, crawl, kneel, climb, lift waist to overhead. Employee is occasionally required to reach forward and reach overhead. For repetitive action, employee is required to perform simple grasping and pushing/pulling. Employee is occasionally exposed to electrical hazards and CRT terminal work. Verbal and cognitive ability, as well as motor coordination and manual dexterity are required. Speech, hearing, and near-visual acuity are required. May be needed to work any shift due to 24-hour day, 7 days per week operation. May be required to work on other patient care units as needed. Employee is frequently exposed to blood borne pathogens.
(Occasionally: 1-33%, Frequently: 34-66%, Continuously: 67-100%)
The most significant of duties are included, but this does not exclude occasional work assignments not mentioned or developmental duties.
Nursing Degree Required
