RN (Endoscopy - Supplemental)
Location: Lincoln Nebraska
Description: Catholic Health Initiatives is at present looking to employ RN (Endoscopy - Supplemental) right now, this career will be placed in Nebraska. More complete informations about this career opportunity kindly read the description below. Job Summary
:
This supplemental position in the Endoscopy Department is available for an experienced RN. The Endoscopy Nurse is responsible f! or patient care activities associated with gastrointestinal and pulmonary endoscopy procedures performed in the Endoscopy area, Radiology, Surgery, Critical Care and general care areas. A supplemental assocaite will be scheduled to work a minimum of 120 hours over a six month period.
ATTENTION:
Completion of both application and
the Gallup Nursing Interview
are required to be considered an applicant for this position.
The interview can be found on web site
https://gx.gallup.com/nurseinsight.gx?LOCATION=1999
or located under step # 2 on the employment page of our website (
www.saintelizabethonline.com
) under “Applying at Saint Elizabethâ€.
Essential Duties
:
Initiate and follow through on physician's orders appropriately.
Perform initial assessment and additional ongoing assessments.
Identify physical, emotional, cultural, social and educational! needs of each patient.
Assist the physician with all! procedures performed in the Endoscopy Lab and other identified areas within the Medical Center.
Start IV's and administers IV conscious sedation under direct supervision of physician.
Independently performs all GI and pulmonary-related procedures, evaluates diagnostic patient information, performs necessary calculations and processes recordings and data
Operate all endoscopy-related specialty equipment related to the performance of endoscopy.
Implements, performs and manages proper nursing practice.
Provide comprehensive patient preop and postoperative assessment and care.
Provide patient education and dismissal teaching when appropriate.
Assist in updating endoscopy guidelines and patient teaching brochures.
Assists MD with insertion of NG and feeding tubes.
Maintain infection control issues according to Medical Center policies and procedures.
Assist in the maintance of equipment, su! pplies, drugs and narcotics inventory.
Schedule procedures in the computer system.
Maintain confidentiality of all patients.
A complete job description is available in Human Resources.
Qualifications
Education:
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Must possess extensive knowledge and understanding of the gastrointestinal and pulmonary anatomy and physiology and disease processes.
Requires a minimum of one to two years experience in medical-related area.
A BSN must be obtained within 5 years of hire.
Licensure/Certification:
Current Nebraska RN Licensure.
Certification in basic life support (BLS) is required.
Certification as a Certified Gastroenterology Registered Nurse is highly recommended.
ACLS required.
Experience/Pre-Requisites:
Previous experience related to the field of pulmonary and gastrointestinal endoscopy d! esired.
Must be available to be on call as needed.
Ad! ditional Responsibilities
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Demonstrates a commitment to service, organization values and professionalism through appropriate conduct and demeanor at all times
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Adheres to and exhibits our core values:
Reverence
: Having a profound spirit of awe and respect for all creation, shaping relationships to self, to one another and to God and acknowledging that we hold in trust all that has been given to us.
Integrity
: Moral wholeness, soundness, uprightness, honesty and sincerity as a basis of trustworthiness.
Compassion
: Feeling with others, being one with others in their sorrows and joys, rooted in the sense of solidarity as members of the human community.
Excellence
: Outstanding achievement, merit, virtue; continually surpassing standards to achieve/maintain quality.
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Maintains confidentiality and protects sensitive data at all ti! mes
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Adheres to organizational and department specific safety standards and guidelines
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Works collaboratively and supports efforts of team members
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Demonstrates exceptional customer service and interacts effectively with physicians, patients, residents, visitors, staff and the broader health care community
Catholic Health Initiatives and its organizations are Equal Opportunity Employers.
Job
Medical/Surgical Services
Primary Location
NE-Lincoln-Saint Elizabeth Reg Med Ctr
Shift
days
Scheduled Hours per 2-week Pay Period
0
Weekends Required
Occasional
Status
PRN
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If you were eligible to this career, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Catholic Health Initiatives.
If you interested on this career just click on the Apply button, you will be redirected to the official website
This career starts available on: Fri, 10 May 2013 22:17:18 GMT