JOB REQUIREMENTS
Minimum Education
- Holds an active Registered Nurse license and is eligible to practice in the state of Kentucky.
- Current BLS certification
FUNCTIONAL DEMANDS
Physical Requirements
Sitting - 1-15%
Walking - = or greater than 32%
Standing - = or greater than 32%
Bending/Squatting - 16-31%
Climbing/Kneeling - 16-31%
Twisting - 16-31%
Visual and Hearing Requirements
Must be able to see with corrective eyewear if needed.
Must be able to hear clearly with assistance if needed.
Color vision ability required.
Physical/Environmental requirements
Lifting - 0 -50 lbs, 50 or more with assistance
Carrying - 0- 50 lbs, 50 or more with assistance
Pulling - Up to 100 lbs
Pushing - Up to 100 lbs
OSHA
High Potential for Direct Body Fluid Exposures
LEADERSHIP CAPABILITIES
Mission, Service and Values
Supports the hospital Mission, Service, and Values
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Explains appropriate paperwork for treatment of pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
- Follows policies regarding consent for treatment and release of medical information regarding a minor or a person who is unable to make medical decisions for themselves.
- Demonstrates appropriate awareness for suspected abuse/neglect to pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients and takes measures to report them according to protocol.
- Identifies and plans for appropriate safety precautions to be taken to prevent injury to the pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
- Provides education to patient/family based on assessment of identified need.
- Communicates effectively with all applicable age groups.
- Organizes and achieves quality performance.
- Attends and contributes to department staff meetings.
- Currently certified in CPR.
- Attends a sufficient number of in-services, according to required policies.
- Attends a CE or Inservice program on emergency cardiac care at least once every 3 years.
- Demonstrates flexibility as patient care needs change.
- Establishes priorities in delivery of patient care.
- Collaborates with other health team members to coordinate Endoscopy and Nursing management of patient care.
- Works on cooperation with co-workers and supervisory staff.
- Established effective interpersonal relationships with patients/families and co-workers.
- Confers with and directs ancillary personnel to provide responsible patient care.
- Assist in orientation of RNs and other personnel.
- Manages time effectively for proper balance between patient care assignments, in-services, unit meetings, and professional conferences.
- Counsels and initiates corrective action for nursing employees as necessary and promptly informs the appropriate supervisor or per established chain of command.
- Assesses all emergency situations that may occur during the shift.
- Completes assigned shift duties.
- Accurately administers medications and performs treatments in accordance with Endoscopy policy and procedure.
- Knowledgeable in special tests and procedures to assist physician in caring for patients before, during and after tests/procedures.
- Demonstrates ability to start IV’s and blood products and monitor fluids for correct rate.
- Demonstrates an ability to assess reports and communicate findings to physician.
- Knowledge in the care and maintenance of all endoscopies and endoscopy accessories.
- Communicates pertinent information regarding patients to other care givers.
- Keeps supervisor and physicians informed regarding patient care issues or significant changes in patient condition.
- Completes records and requisitions with complete information in appropriate time frame.
- Uses established channels of communication to resolve work related problems.
- Maintains confidentiality regarding patient and hospital information.
- Accounts for narcotics, ensuring the security of narcotics at all times.
- Operates or supervises safe operative of specialized patient care equipment, according to company
- recommendations and hospital policy and procedure.
- Maintains infection control measures and universal precautions in Endoscopy.
- Cleans and disinfects Endoscopy equipment according to hospital policy and procedure.
- Completes initial assessment.
- Completes ongoing assessment of the patient and appropriate interventions in collaboration with the physician in order to meet the specific needs.
- Completes patient/family education before the procedure and at discharge
- The applicable assessment and planning processes for an infant, child, adolescent or adult is individualized based on age-specific needs identified.
