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RN-BSN

West Tennessee Healthcare • Full-time • Jackson, Tennessee, United States • 7m ago

Category:

City:

Jackson

State:

Tennessee

Shift:

11 - Night (United States of America)

Job Description Summary:

Responsible for assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care designed to provide quality nursing care for the GI Lab. The RN is specially trained to assist with endoscopy procedures involving the gastrointestinal system. Employee is subject to call back and overtime as required by the hospital.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Prepares procedure rooms with appropriate equipment and supplies for procedure, checking equipment to insure proper working order.
Performs and documents initial patient assessment and develops plan of care for each patient conferring with others to promote continuity of care. Demonstrates knowledge of age specific patients and provides appropriate care.
Informs physician of patient's arrival, general condition, and pertinent physical and emotional findings.
Administers or prepares medications, intravenous fluids, blood and blood components according to hospital policy and procedures.
Ensures the proper segregation and safe disposal of hazardous pharmaceutical waste.
Assists physical performance of procedures based on knowledge of equipment and skills needed for anticipation of physician’s needs.
Knowledge of special procedures performed by G.I. Lab nurses.
Maintains proper equipment care upon completion of procedures.
Communicates information and follows department policies and procedures for admitting and discharging outpatients.
Knowledge and ability to transcribe information in permanent log and complete orders and charges on computer.
Knowledge of emergency equipment and procedures.
Assumes responsibility for following infection control policies in G.I. Lab.
Performs charge duties when assigned, delegating responsibilities to support personnel.
Assists in orientation of new personnel to unit operation, and serves as a role model as required.
Communicates information regarding patients and unit operation to charge nurse and uses proper lines of communication to other departments of the hospital.
Cultural practices will be addressed and supported, as long as, practices do not harm others or interfere with the planned course of medical care.
Performs related responsibilities as required or directed.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION:

Skills and proficiency in the principles, concepts, and techniques of the nursing profession. Such proficiency is acquired through completion of a BSN.

LICENSURE, REGISTRATION, CERTIFICATION:

BLS certification. ACLS is encouraged. Current RN licensure as approved for practice in the State of Tennessee. Certification of SGNA preferred.

EXPERIENCE:

Minimum of one (1) year G.I. Lab experience is preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Satisfactory clinical knowledge in endoscopic procedures. Knowledge of policies and procedures of the hospital, and completion of skills check sheet for designated area as acquired through three (3) months probationary period.

NONDISCRIMINATION NOTICE STATEMENT

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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