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Role Description:
Under general supervision, the Endoscopy Registered Nurse (RN) applies elements of the nursing process in the provision of professional nursing care to all patients in accordance with accepted standards of practice for the Endoscopy GI Lab. The staff RN is responsible for assessing the patient’s individual care needs and developing a plan of care based on this assessment. The RN is responsible for the facilitation of patient care delivery by effectively collaborating with other health care providers on an intra- and interdepartmental basis.
Primary Responsibilities:
Planning and Coordination of Patient Care
- Assesses the health status of the patient in order to develop an individualized plan of care by collecting, categorizing and interpreting data (physical and psychosocial).
- Develops a nursing care plan based on the assessment of the patient that includes nursing diagnosis, patient goals, and nursing interventions necessary to achieve these goals.
- Implements the nursing care plan to provide optimal individualized care for the patient.
- Documents nursing activities to provide a permanent record for continuity of care, quality improvement, and professional accountability.
- Establishes and maintains a safe environment to protect the patient and the health care team by monitoring the patient and the environment and by implementing safety procedures.
- Coordinates support services needed during endoscopy by anticipating and communicating patient and surgical team needs.
- Communicates information to patient/family.
- Evaluates effectiveness of nursing care to determine degree of goal attainment by comparing patient outcomes with patient goals.
- Initiates appropriate behaviors unique to endoscopy nursing.
Patient Interaction and Safety
- Identifies the patient to ensure that the patient, procedure, and site correspond.
- Plans, supervises, and assists with the transfer of the patient to protect the patient and personnel from injury.
- Positions the patient during diagnostic/therapeutic procedures while maximizing patient safety and comfort.
- Establishes and maintains a clean environment to reduce the potential for infection by applying the principles of antisepsis, decontamination, disinfection, sanitation, sterilization, and environmental monitoring.
- Teaches, supervises, and applies principles of aseptic technique and universal precautions.
- Organizes and coordinates supplies, equipment, and team members to maintain an efficient, effective, and safe postoperative environment.
- Executes nursing activities to provide life support in an emergency situation.
- Communicates information to recovery room personnel to promote continuity of care.
Clinical Duties
- Assesses the health status of the patient to develop an individualized plan of care.
- Develops and implements a nursing care plan based on the assessment of the patient.
- Communicates necessary information and instructs the patient and family to assist the patient in achieving optimal health status.
- Documents nursing activities for continuity of care, quality improvement, and professional accountability.
- Evaluates effectiveness of nursing care to determine degree of goal attainment.
- Executes nursing activities to provide life support in an emergency.
- Administers medications and other modalities within the scope of practice as a Registered Nurse.
- Participates in educational programs to enhance nursing knowledge.
Required Qualifications:
- Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
- Active Registered Nurse license through the Washington State Department of Health.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare providers (AHA).
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification is required within 3 months of hire.
- 1+ years of experience working as a Registered Nurse.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Membership in the Society of Gastrointestinal National Association and certification by SGNA.
- 2+ years of recent endoscopy lab or ICU, ED experience preferred.
Washington Residents Only: The hourly range for this role is $28.03 to $54.95 per hour. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc.
At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone.
Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
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