North Jersey Gastroenterology Endoscopy Center is seeking a Per diem Registered Nurse to join our team. The Endoscopy RN will provide high-quality perioperative nursing care to patients undergoing outpatient endoscopic procedures. The ideal candidate has strong clinical skills, excellent communication and teamwork abilities, and experience working in a fast-paced ambulatory surgery center.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct nursing care to patients before, during, and after endoscopic procedures.
- Serve as a circulating nurse in the procedure room.
- Prepare procedure rooms, equipment, and supplies for upper endoscopy, colonoscopy and sigmoidoscopy.
- Collaborate with gastroenterologists, anesthesia providers, nurses, and endoscopy technicians to ensure safe patient care.
- Monitor patient condition and ensure patient safety during procedures.
- Ensure accurate documentation in accordance with regulatory and facility standards.
- Educate patients and families on pre-operative and post-operative care.
- Follow infection control, safety, and ASC protocols.
- Uses equipment effectively following manufacturer’s instruction for use
- Uses proper techniques and procedures according to accepted standards of practice
- Assists with inventory of supplies, drugs, and equipment to maintain availability and stock levels in the admission area
- Maintains order and cleanliness of Pre Op/Admitting area
- Actively participates as a team member in support of the total pre-anesthesia care process
- Per Center Policy, uses two patient identifiers, identifies and validates the patient and procedure to be performed
- Administers medications following physician orders and standards of care
- Considers cost containment by using supplies economically and by managing efficient turnover time
Position Qualifications:
- Required: Graduate of an accredited or state board of nursing approved Registered/Professional Nursing program (AAS RN)
- Required: NJ State licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN)
- Required: BLS/ACLS
- Good IV skills.
- Ambulatory surgery center or endoscopy experience: 1 year
- Demonstrates basic computer skills
- Preferred: Certification in Gastroenterology Nursing or related field
- Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in nursing.
- This position requires availability for no less than 2 shifts per month with at least one being a weekend shift (630a-1230p)
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