Part Time Endoscopy Registered Nurse - ClearWater, Florida - Endoscopy
Company: USPI
Location: Clearwater
Posted on: July 30, 2022
Job Description:
Part Time Endoscopy Registered Nurse - ClearWater, FloridaSafety
Harbor Surgery Center performs a broad range of outpatient surgical
procedures. Our mission is to care for every patient and their
family as if they were our own. Our state-of the art equipment
allows surgeons to perform procedures in the specialty areas
of:General Surgery, Gastroenterology, Ophthalmology, Orthopedic
Surgery, Pain Management, Urology. Overall Responsibility: --Plans,
coordinates and oversees patient care in the endoscopy department.
Provides nursing care within prevailing national and state
standards of practice and the policies of the hospital.-- Makes
decisions regarding direct patient care and communicates
appropriate information to other team members.-- May have
additional responsibilities as designated by the clinical nurse
manager, which include, but are not limited to, providing patient
care in other perioperative departments, serving on committees,
participating in QA/Performance Improvement audits and projects.--
Maintains aseptic environment during procedures. --Key tasks and
responsibilities (essential functions)--
- Knows and adheres to policies of the hospital and demonstrates
fiscal responsibility.
- Follows standards, policies, procedures, goals, and objectives
for endoscopic nursing care according to accepted standards.
- Plans, implements, and evaluates nursing care for patients of
all ages based on individual, specific patient needs and according
to physician's orders.
- Secures missing data and other patient care needs. Documents
care appropriately and fully.
- Maintains and demonstrates current skills and knowledge in IV
therapy, medication administration and effects, proper care of
specimens, patient assessment, airway maintenance, arrhythmia
detection and treatment, patient teaching, emotional/social support
of patients and families and other needed clinical
competencies.
- Enacts patient and family hospital care, including a
wellness-hospital approach to care.
- Remains calm and functions as a team member during times of
stress and crisis situations.
- Seeks involvement in activities that promote professional
growth and behavior.
- Actively participates on appropriate committees and QA/PI
activities.
- Follows OSHA and other standards for protection against blood
borne pathogens.
- Uses good body mechanics and aseptic technique.
- Informs Clinical Director of applicable day-to-day
situations.
- Follows employee health and other personnel and staffing
policies. Required Skills: Licensure and Certification:----
- Graduate of an approved school of nursing.
- Currently licensed in the state of Florida.
- BCLS required, if not current, certification within 90 days of
hire. -- -- --
- ACLS training required, ACLS training required prior to
monitoring sedation. --Experience required:----
- One year experience in ICU, endoscopic, OR or PACU setting
required. -- -- --
- Demonstrates clinical competency, leadership, and teaching
capabilities------------------ Environmental and physical
requirements-----The employee works in a temperature controlled
environment.-- Candidate must have cognitive skills for sterile
technique, math, reading, computer skills, and communication skills
to deal well with the public (customers), patient's families,
physicians, as well as peers.-- Vision for near, mid-range, and far
accommodation.-- Hearing for low, medium and high pitch.-- Physical
ability for standing, sitting, crouching, kneeling, frequent
walking, reaching with reaching above the head and below the
waist.-- Job risks include exposure to blood and body fluids
(high), contact with laser and chemicals, lifting of 30 - 50
pounds, and exposure to infectious disease.-- -- USPI complies with
federal, state, and/or local laws regarding mandatory vaccination
of its workforce. If you are offered this position and must be
vaccinated under any applicable law, you will be required to show
proof of full vaccination or obtain an approval of a religious or
medical exemption prior to your start date. If you receive an
exemption from the vaccination requirement, you will be required to
submit to regular testing in accordance with the law. --
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