RN Endo

Job description

JOB TITLE : Registered Nurse (RN) Endoscopy ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Delivery of safe patient care in the pre-Endoscopy, Endoscopy, and post-Endoscopy periods of the patient’s Endoscopic experience through the framework of the nursing process. SUPERVISION RECEIVED : Supervisor of Clinical Services EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE : - Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. - Current Florida Registered Nurse License - Current American Heart Assn. BLS and ACLS certifications. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES: - Demonstrates current, comprehensive professional knowledge and skills in conformance with recognized nursing standards and department policies including the Patient Bill of Rights and JCAHO regulations, Standards for Nursing Care and the Nurse Practice Act. - Consults with physician and other health care team members in planning care and establishing desired outcomes. - Ensures that required equipment and supplies are available. - Involves peers and other team members in planning and revising of care. - Bases nursing care on specific nursing diagnoses and nursing orders. - Gives safe (economical) and efficient nursing care to the patient. - Ensures that waiting significant others receive per...