Endoscopy RN

Company: USPI
Location: Sugar Land
Posted on: September 30, 2024

Job Description:

Endoscopy RN position available at USPI Memorial Hermann Surgery Center Sugar Land, requiring weekday availability with some early mornings and later evenings.
Responsibilities include planning, executing, and evaluating nursing care for patients in the Endoscopy nursing role, providing patient care within state standards of practice and facility policies.
Key qualifications include a graduate degree in nursing, current licensure in the state, CPR certification, and a minimum of one year of experience in Endoscopy and PACU.
SGNA certification is preferred, and the candidate must demonstrate clinical competency, leadership, and teaching capabilities.
USPI complies with federal, state, and local laws regarding mandatory vaccination of its workforce.
Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant's or employee's protected status.
Job Description

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• Knows and adheres to policies of the Center and demonstrates fiscal responsibility.
  
• Follows standards, policies, procedures, goals, and objectives for Endoscopy nursing care according to accepted standards.
  
• Maintains and demonstrates current skills and knowledge of Endoscopy procedures and techniques.
  
• Provides multi-dimensional care for assigned patients, including pre-operative holding area, Endoscopy suite, and PACU care.
  
• Maintains and demonstrates current skills and knowledge in endoscopic procedures.
  
• Demonstrates ability to understand the unique needs of each age group of the patient population.
  
• Prepares patients, equipment, and room for Endoscopy procedures.
  
• Assists physicians with Endoscopy procedures per the SGNA guidelines.
  
• Demonstrates accountability and responsibility for the care of facility assets.
  
• Assesses the patient's physiological and psychological needs.
  
• Administers conscious sedation to patients that meet criteria under the direction of the attending physician.
  
• Follows OSHA and other standards for protection against blood borne pathogens.
  
• Seeks involvement in activities that promote professional growth and behavior.
  
• Uses good body mechanics.
  
• Remains calm and functions as a team member during times of stress and crisis situations.
  
• Informs Manager of applicable day-to-day situations.
  
• Follows employee health and other personnel and staffing policies.
  
  Required Skills
  
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  • Graduate of an approved school of nursing.
    
  • Currently licensed in the state.
    
  • CPR required; advanced life support certification required.
    
  • Minimum of one-year experience in Endoscopy; PACU experience required.
    
  • SGNA certification preferred.
    
  • Demonstrates clinical competency, leadership, and teaching capabilities.
    
  • Physically and emotionally capable of performing responsibilities of position.
    
    

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