RN | Ambulatory Care Center | Days

Job description

Summary The Ambulatory Care Center (ACC) is a multidisciplinary unit caring for both outpatients and inpatients with varying acute and chronic conditions, including: -Administering moderate sedation under provider guidance for a multitude of procedures. ACC is open M- F from 7am to 7pm. On call requirement for urgent/emergent endoscopy. This Registered Nurse (RN) 2 job exists within a designated inpatient specialty area. The Registered Nurse (RN) 2 is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating nursing care for a group of population specific patients for the department /unit, from simple to complex, with multi-system issues in a safe and therapeutic environment. The RN uses knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span, assesses data reflective of the patient's status and interprets information needed to identify each patients requirements relative to his/her age specific needs. The RN engages in caring relationships with patient's, families, and significant others, works collaboratively with other health care workers, and uses sound judgments while performing nursing and medical interventions. The RN adheres to specialty standards an...