Registered Nurse-Hourly

United States·Waynemid

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Overview

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.

Key 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.

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Responsibilities

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→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

Requirements

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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)