POSITION TITLE: ENDOSCOPY REGISTERED NURSE (RN) - PRN
Borland Groover is one of Florida’s leading gastroenterology providers. Founded in 1947, our mission is to provide exceptional care and improve the lives of our patients. We value ourselves in delivering quality care (quality), doing the right thing (accountability), caring for our patients (compassion), and taking care of our employees (collaboration). If you love the vision of Borland Groover, and find your values aligning with ours, apply to join our team!
POSITION SUMMARY
The Endoscopy Registered Nurse is responsible for assessing, observing, managing, and documenting individual patient care. This includes providing bedside pre-op, intra-op, post-op care and supervision to patients at our Endoscopy Center(s). In addition, the Endoscopy RN must collaborate with the physicians and the physicians’ clinical team to maximize patient flow.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Have the patient identify him/herself and check armband identification and chart, making sure all match.
- Review patient history.
- Completes nursing assessment upon admission, identifying/documenting patient problems.
- Identifies special needs or behavior of patients and families. These may be physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, or age-specific.
- Analyses information and observations and notifies appropriate medical personnel of significant concerns.
- Initiates/revises nursing care plans to meet changing patient needs.
- Involves family/significant other and patient in developing a plan of care and communicates rationale.
- Uses teaching strategies that meet individual patient needs for post-procedural care.
- Ensures all pre-procedure instructions are followed at home (outpatient). Informs appropriate physician.
- Carries out physician orders, questioning the physician if orders are unclear.
- Delivers direct patient care as defined by Florida State Board of Nursing and/or Endo Center policies and procedures in a safe and competent manner.
- Validates and carries out orders on assigned patients.
- Supervises Scope Technicians under his/her direction in the provision of nursing care.
- Ensures patient's privacy and dignity are maintained.
- Assists other team members in rendering nursing care.
- Documents patient progress to include condition, medication, and nursing interventions.
- Notifies physician of any significant changes.
- Maintains knowledge of care and handling of GI equipment.
- Assist Physician intra-op utilizing GI accessories.
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ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assist in janitorial responsibilities as needs arise.
- Preadmit patients for the next day as time allows.
- Maintains a clean work environment.
COMPETENCIES
- Communication - Exhibits good listening and comprehension. Expresses ideas and thoughts in written form. Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally. Keeps others adequately informed. Selects and uses appropriate communication methods.
- Critical Thinking and Problem Solving - The ability to handle complex situations in the workplace and calmly develop creative solutions.
- Compassion - Exhibits empathy or real concern for patients coupled with a desire to take action to address the patient’s needs.
- Time Management - The ability to plan your duties ahead of time and leverage technology to help you do so.
- Collaboration - Exhibiting interpersonal skills, working with others, building trust and communication to complete goals and projects on time to achieve the organization’s shared objectives.
GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS
- Ability to communicate effectively and accurately with physicians and staff both verbally and in writing.
- Able to handle intense patient interactions.
- Works well with patients, physicians, and staff.
- Attention to detail.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks in a stressful environment.
- Ability to handle patient issues in a tactful, professional way.
- Ability to communicate in English.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Associate degree in nursing required
- Must have an active Registered Nursing license in the State of Florida. (Multistate Nursing license including Florida )
- CGRN (Certified Gastroenterology Registered Nurse) credential is preferred but not required.
- Must possess a BLS or ACLS certification or must be able to obtain certification within 90 days.
- Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (medical and/or religious exemptions permitted, only applicable if working in an Ambulatory Surgical Center.)
- 1-year experience working with patients in either a hospital or office setting.
- Must be able to communicate effectively with all staff, both verbally and in writing.
- Must be able to perform physical duties when necessary.
- Must maintain HIPAA compliance when accessing Personal Health Information (PHI).
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Ability to stand, walk, and sit for an extended amount of time.
- Ability to see within normal parameters.
- Ability to hear within normal range.
- Ability to use hands, arms, and legs within the specifications of the job.
- Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
BENEFITS (FOR FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES)
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 401K Retirement Plan
- Life Insurance
- Short- and Long-term disability
- Profit Sharing
- Supplemental Insurance
- Education and Tuition Reimbursement funding
- Initial Uniform Allowance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Volunteer Time Off (VTO)
- Paid Holidays
IMPORTANT NOTE
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be an exhausted list of duties, responsibilities and skills.
Borland Groover is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
