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QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduate of a Professional School of Nursing

• Current state licensure as a registered nurse

• Current certification in BLS and ACLS

• Evidence of continuing education

• Good command of the English language, both verbal and written

• Meets the needs of the nursing service as demanded by the schedule, particularly when overtime hours and time changes become necessary

• Ability to work well with physicians, employees, patients and others.

• Strong clinical skills specific to the endoscopy environment; endoscopy experience preferred.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Monitors and assesses the physical/psychological status of the patient through personal observation and interaction during pre-op, intra-op and post-operative phases of the procedural event (according to the daily assignment).

• Assesses and responds to the individual, psychosocial and spiritual needs of the patient and significant others.

• Acts as patient advocate in the coordination of patient care.

• Provides patient education.

• Demonstrates performance, understanding, and interpretation of diagnostic measures such as lab tests, radiology exams, EKGs, etc.

• Identifies goals for the individual patient and communicates these goals to other involved in the patient’s care

• Utilizing professional nursing judgment, takes action to implement the nursing care plan and resolve the problems identified for the individual patient

• Utilizing supplies, equipment and resources to contains costs without compromising delivery of care

• Implements infection prevention measures and environmental safety practices as demonstrated through room preparation and high-level disinfection practices

• Reports and documents information accurately and in a timely manner

• Communicates a positive and caring attitude towards patient, physicians, staff, and all other contacts

• Seeks guidance, direction and assistance where needed. Follows Center Policy and Procedures at all times and is an active participant in the QI program

• Maintains confidentiality/privacy/security of all patients and Center’s communications/documents

• Gains knowledge of all equipment and supplies and is familiar with their location, especially emergency rugs, supplies and equipment. Participates in staff meetings, and In-services (mandatory and regular).

• Demonstrates flexibility in patient care, assignment, schedule and needs of BMEC.

• Supervises employees with lesser qualifications and delegates duties to them according to qualifications, skills, education and competency

• Maintains a clean, pleasant and safe environment for self/other employees and patients/visitors

• Performs other duties as assigned

• Assumes responsibilities of the Nurse Manager in his/her absence as delegated.

• Has the ability to perform in all roles throughout the endoscopy center to include working in preoperative, procedural, postoperative settings; may be asked to function in the Infection Control role

EOE/F/M/Vet/Disabled