Staff Nurse, Endoscopy Procedural - ERCP

JOB SUMMARY

This position is responsible for providing general and specialized direct and indirect patient care through the application of evidence-based nursing procedures and practices to patients of all ages in assigned nursing units. This position is also responsible for demonstrating competency in the behavioral, growth, development, and psychosocial needs of patients being treated.

PRIMARY JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Completes timely patient admission and ongoing assessments, plans, and updates plan of care based on individual patient needs

Provides direct care and evaluates outcomes, incorporating principles of family-centered care

Monitors and documents patients’ condition and effectiveness of care and interventions

Assesses the educational needs of patients and significant others considering cultural needs and other special concerns

Provides teaching and educational material to the patient and/or significant as appropriate

Validates and documents patient and family understanding of teaching

Administers prescribed medications by approved policies and protocols, utilizing barcode scanning

Carries out prescribed treatments by approved policies, protocols, and educational material procedures

Use the knowledge of one’s role and the roles of other professions to appropriately assess and address the healthcare needs of the patients and populations served

Demonstrates commitment to providing evidence-based practice care by

adhering to protocols for the care of patient populations in which assigned,

reporting needed changes in practice supported by evidence,

and participating in evaluating patient outcomes utilizing evidence

Delegates appropriate components of the nursing care plan to other members of the nursing team

Maintains confidentiality regarding patient and family information by promoting professional interdisciplinary communication

Respects Patient Rights and demonstrate behaviors of a Patient’ First Philosophy

Incorporates the CCAD Professional Practice model and patient safety principles into clinical practice

Reports errors and near-misses

Responsible for completing charge capture education and in-service training for their Institute within CCAD. When charges are not captured automatically the nurse will complete within Epic in real time, Perioperative Services within 24 business hours

QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or equivalent qualification is required

A minimum three (3) year curriculum in Nursing from an accredited program is required

Minimum of two (2) years post-graduate experience in a General Surgery /operating room setting is required

Valid and current national license is required

BLS is required from AHA or an equivalent organization or must be obtained within 3 months of employment

ACLS, PALS relevant to the area of specialty is required, from AHA or an equivalent organization; or must be obtained within 6 months of employment

Strong oral and written communication skills

Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite

Strong interpersonal skills

Ability to effectively manage multiple

Fluency in written and spoken English

Experience with electronic medical records is strongly preferred