Registered Nurse - Endo/Pain

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• To assess and prepare each patient prior to their procedure.
• To maintain patient safety, comfort, and privacy.
• To re-assess patient after the procedure and discharge with instructions when stable.
• Ensure that all equipment is set up and functioning properly prior to procedure.
• To administer conscious sedation according to policy
• Make Pre-procedural phone calls to obtain accurate patient history.
• Check that patient name and date of birth, our two patient identifiers are accurate and reflected on Manhattan Surgical Hospital documents as well as patient armband.
• Review the laboratory destination is accurate.
• Assess each patient on admission, include baseline vital signs, allergies, and prior pertinent history. Auscultate lung sounds. Obtain a finger stick blood sugar on all patients taking medication for diabetes.
• Witness patient signing consent for procedure.
• Question the patient regarding bowel prep. Identify that stool consistency is liquid and runs clear with most recent bowel movement.
• Start IV, preferably in right arm, using protective equipment, then position patient.
• Question whether patient possess any mechanical devices, prosthetics, implants, or any physical limitations.
• Set up equipment for procedures.
• Monitor patient during procedure while assisting the physician.
• Clean and disinfect equipment after each procedure. Restock and re-order supplies as needed.
• Follow proper procedures for handling hazardous waste materials.
• Complete chart (endoscopy notes) for each patient. Fill out appropriate specimen forms and log in laboratory book. Transports all specimens to the lab following policy.
• Assess patient post procedure.
• Review discharge instructions with patient. Provide education related to new medications and diagnosis.
• Make follow-up phone calls on all patients from the previous day and document on the nurses notes form.
• Clean and restock the Endoscopy Department daily.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Licensed as Registered Nurse
• BLS and ACLS Certified or certification within 6 months of date of hire
• Minimum 2-year experience in Endoscopy for Tech position preferred
• Demonstrates ability to stand and/or walk at least five hours per day
• Demonstrates ability to lift and/or carry over 20 pounds on a regular basis
• Demonstrates ability to push/pull over 25 pounds on a regular basis.