RN - Pre/Post Op. - 36 hrs/wk, 1st shift

PURPOSE OF THIS POSITION

The primary purpose this position is to assess, plan, direct, administer, teach and evaluate nursing care prior to and after the endoscopy procedure; to ensure quality and efficiency according to established policies and procedures, and especially the performance of job-related technical skills.

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

Duty 1: Ensures complete patient assessments and formulates an individualized plan of care.

Duty 2: Manages emotional and physical pain and promotes comfort based on standards of care and protocol.

Duty 3: Asses the needs of patients during the pre-procedure and post-procedure phase.

Duty 4: Assumes an active role in keeping informed regarding changes in policies, surgical procedures and equipment.

Duty 5: Ensures peri-procedure teaching with patient and family.

Duty 6: Tailors nursing care to meet the age specific and developmentally appropriate patient care.

Duty 7: Demonstrates knowledge of standards that reflect professional and JAHO guidelines for care and recognizes personal accountability for the guidelines.

Duty 8: Demonstrates appropriate isolation techniques and procedures in accordance with universal precautions to maintain a clean and safe work environment.

Duty 9: Demonstrates knowledge in correct use of all forms and documentation utilized in day to day operations of the department.

Duty10: Maintains an awareness and demonstrates an understanding of the patient’s need for comfort, positioning, safety and follows through to provide needed services.

Duty 11: Demonstrates cost effective awareness and practices efficient and non-wasteful use of supplies and equipment.

Duty 12: Assures patient’s rights to confidentiality of care and treatment.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Licensed by the Ohio Board of Nursing as a Registered Nurse. 
• BLS & ACLS (within 90 days of hire)
• Positive service-oriented interpersonal and communication skills required.
• Individual must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patient served on his/her assigned unit/department. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient status.  Must be able to interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to their age-specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in the area’s policies and procedures.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Special care training
• Knowledge of instruments and medically related equipment for minor and endoscopic procedures.
• Experience in surgery, minor surgery, endoscopy or emergency room nursing.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This position requires a full range of body motion with intermittent activities in walking, sitting, lifting, bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, twisting and standing. The associate will be required to lift 50 pounds or more. This position requires individuals to lift work above the Shoulder. The associate must have corrected vision and hearing in the normal range. Individual must have excellent verbal communication skills to perform daily tasks.

This position is classified “at risk” for possible occupational exposure to blood borne pathogens (HBV, HIV, etc.)