Endoscopy Nurse-PRN

Job description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES, TASKS and RESPONSIBILITIES Proactively participates as a team member in support of the total endoscopy process Organizes time, equipment, supplies, and personnel to provide effective and efficient case management Supervises and directs patient care in the endoscopy room Verifies patient procedure prior to transport to procedure room Participates in time out in procedure room Uses safe surgery check list: Organizes nursing activities efficiently and effectively Delegates activities appropriate to the abilities of available staff members Considers cost containment by using supplies economically and by managing efficient turnover time Assists with supplies, drugs, and equipment inventories to maintain stock level and availability Addresses patient needs specific to the endoscopy procedure Using two patient identifiers, identifies the patient and correct procedure, according to policy and procedures and communicates with the healthcare team Reviews patient’s medical record and needs to provide continuity of care, collaboratively with other members of the healthcare team; communicates variances appropriately to other healthcare team members Provides comfort and reassur...