Rn Endoscopy Clinic - Endoscopy Outpatient Lab

Description

PeaceHealth is seeking a RN Endoscopy Clinic for a Part Time, 0.60 FTE, Day position.

The general salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $43.16 – $64.75. The actual hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to, the job/position responsibilities, location, terms of the applicable collective bargaining agreement, education, training, work experience, seniority, work performance, etc.

*** Hiring Bonus & Relocation Assistance may be available! ***

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Varies Provides professional nursing care to patients in the endoscopy setting in compliance with professional practice standards. Coordinates and shares information regarding both pre- and post-procedure care and assists the physician during procedures.

Details of the position:

• Plans, implements and evaluates patient care needs in the endoscopy suite, including assessing patient’s condition pre-procedure and post-procedure recovery. Takes patient history, counsels' patient, provides education, administers prescribed medications, and monitors vital signs.
• Assists physician throughout procedures. Documents patient care in the healthcare record according to established standards.
• Maintains proper care and handling of specimens.
• Recognizes emergency situations and assists in corrective action, including but not limited to ACLS protocol.
• Participates in the development of and maintains established policies, procedures and objectives; quality improvement; safety; environmental and infection prevention programs.
• Recognizes and reports hazardous equipment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What you bring:

• Accredited School of Nursing Required: Nursing.
• 1 year preferred: Experience as a registered nurse.
• Required: Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply age specific principles of growth and development and life stages to meet each patient’s needs.
• Preferred: Endoscopy nursing experience and/or critical care experience.
• Required: Ability to provide conscious sedation.
• Required: Registered Nurse in state of practice.
• Required Upon Hire: Basic Life Support.
• Required: Advanced Cardiac Life Support.

Skills

• Demonstrated ability to promote positive interpersonal relationships and patient/family centered work environment. (Required)
• Basic computer skills including MS Office applications. (Required)
• Effective organization and prioritization skills. (Required)
• Skill in venipuncture and administration of IV and oral medications. (Required)
• Ability to provide health education to patients. (Required)
• Adequate understanding of a wide variety of medical/surgical terminology and pathophysiology. (Required)
• Knowledge of Medicare, JCAHO & HCFA regulations pertaining to ambulatory care. (Required)
• Knowledge of actions of pharmaceuticals, sedating agents, and reversal drugs. (Required)
• Knowledge of endoscopy procedures and patient preparations, instruments and equipment, techniques, symptoms and complications, and consequent nursing interventions. (Required)
• Knowledge of basic infection control practices. (Required)
• Working knowledge of fluid and electrolyte balances. (Required)
• Thorough knowledge or and ability to implement principles of aseptic technique. (Required)

PeaceHealth is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers: physical, emotional, financial, social, and spiritual. We offer caregivers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package. Some of the many benefits included in this package are full medical/dental/vision coverage; 403b retirement plan employer base and matching contributions; paid time off; employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buyup coverage options; tuition and continuing education reimbursement; wellness benefits, and expanded EAP and mental health program.

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For a full description or questions about the position, contact Purneet, PRandeo@peacehealth.org

For full consideration of your skills and abilities, please attach a current resume with your application. EEO Affirmative Action Employer/Vets/Disabled in accordance with applicable local, state or federal laws.

PeaceHealth requires a completed Primary Vaccine Series (e.g., 2 dose monovalent Pfizer, Moderna or Novavax series or 1 dose J&J vaccine series) or be Up to Date (receiving the most recent Pfizer/Moderna bivalent vaccine/booster) for COVID-19 vaccination prior to their start date. PeaceHealth has a medical and religious exemption request process for those that are unable to receive the COVID-19 primary vaccine series due to medical/religious reasons. For caregivers that will be working in Oregon there is a personal vaccine exemption form that may be requested.