Physical Requirements Sitting, walking and standing; lifting objects up to 50 lbs.; lifting and turning patients with/without assistance; kneeling, crouching, stooping and squatting; pushing and pulling patients with/without assistance; twisting of hand and wrist; reaching; motor coordination and manual dexterity (meds and treatment); hearing acuity (distinguish heart and breath sounds); visual acuity (read gauges and dials on equipment); color vision (changes in patient skin color and colors of medication). Environmental Working Conditions Working with or near chemicals; working near radiation sources; working near fumes; working with hazardous waste; wearing protective clothing and/or equipment; exposure to blood borne pathogens. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Provides the best possible nursing care by planning, organizing, and directing the nursing functions of patients on the unit. Initiates, implements, and updates patient care plan. Makes nursing assignments appropriate to the skill level of employees. Maintains acceptable standards of patient care including specified rounding requirements. Identifies problems and guides personnel to their solution. Creates a working climate that provides growth and job satisfaction of personnel. Accurately and promptly implements physicians' orders. Administers medications skillfully and correctly consistent to policy Maintains the standards of accurate and complete recording and reporting. Arranges to have needed supplies and equipment on hand. Participates in planning changes and improvements. Participates in hospital safety programs. Supports and enforces infection-control policies and procedures. Anticipates and responds effectively to emergency and stressful situations. Keeps House Supervisor informed of patients, needs, problems, and patient acuity on the nursing unit. Maintains all education requirements according to organization and state requirements. Evaluates the performance of personnel with recommendations for appropriate action. Assists in reviewing and revising policies and procedures. Willingly provides assistance to other nursing units when requested by management personnel. Maintains a professional approach with confidentiality. Displays concern and initiative. Observes and supports hospital policy. Adheres to hospital policies regarding punctuality and absences and is flexible with scheduling. Cooperates and maintains good rapport with nursing staff, medical staff, other departments, and visitors. Practices scripting and communicates effectively with patients and family members. Observes and adheres to patients’ Bill of Rights as related to patient care. Performs any and all job duties as assigned by Director for completion of job requirements. Annual completion of World Health Organization hand hygiene education and training and its relationship to infection control in addition to physical demonstration and understanding of compliance monitoring.
Anticipates and responds effectively to emergency and stressful situations. Arranges to have needed supplies and equipment on hand. Assists the patient in admission, transfer and discharge process. Assists with accurately and promptly implementing physicians' orders through collaboration with Nurses. Cooperates and maintains good rapport with nursing staff, medical staff, other departments, and visitors. Maintains a professional approach with confidentiality. Maintains acceptable standards of patient care including specified rounding requirements. Maintains the standards of accurate and complete recording and reporting. Observes and adheres to patients Bill of Rights as related to patient care. Participates in hospital safety programs. Practices scripting and communicates effectively with patients and family members .Provides morning, evening and other general patient care as necessary throughout the day. Supports and enforces infection-control policies and procedures .Willingly provides assistance to other nursing units when requested by management personnel. Annual completion of World Health Organization hand hygiene education and training and its relationship to infection control in addition to physical demonstration and understanding of compliance monitoring.
Welcomes patients by greeting them, in person or on the telephone; answering or referring inquiries. Prepares patients for the health care visit by directing and/or accompanying them to the examining room. Verifies patient information by interviewing patient; reviewing and/or recording medical history; taking vital signs; confirming purpose of visit or treatment. Supports patient care delivery by helping health care providers during examinations; preparing laboratory specimens; performing basic laboratory tests on the premises; disposing of contaminated supplies; sterilizing medical instruments; administering medications on the premises; authorizing drug refills as directed, drawing blood; taking electrocardiograms. Educates patients by providing medication and diet information and instructions; answering questions. Completes records by recording patient examination, treatment, and test results. Completing insurance forms; responding to insurance and other third-party inquiries. Keeps supplies ready by inventorying stock; placing orders; verifying receipt. Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following, and enforcing standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations.
Monitor patient’s condition and assess their needs to provide the best possible care and advice Observe and interpret patient’s symptoms and communicate them to physicians and other providers Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to devise individualized care plans for patients Perform routine procedures (blood pressure measurements, administering injections etc.) and document in the electronic record Administer patient’s medication and provide treatments according to physician’s orders and according to scope of practice Inspect the facilities and act to maintain excellent hygiene and safety (decontaminating equipment, sanitizing surfaces, preparing beds etc.) Provide instant medical care in emergencies Foster a supportive and compassionate environment to care for patients and their families Expand knowledge and capabilities by attending educational workshops, conferences etc.
Colquitt Regional Medical Center is currently looking for an Exceptional Endoscopy/Registered Nurses to care for our patients in our Endoscopy suites. In the Endoscopy suites, the duties of the Endoscopy nurse are dual purpose. The Endoscopy team consist of an Endoscopy Nurse Circulator who manages all the necessary care inside the endoscopy suite, assisting the team in maintaining and creating a comfortable, safe environment for the patient and observing the team from a wide perspective. The Endoscopy Nurse also will be trained to perform the Endoscopy Technician position directly assisting the physician/surgeon during the Endoscopy procedure. This position will require call. Current GA RN license; ACLS and PALS within one year. Previous circulator experience preferred.
