RN Endoscopy Per Diem

About Regent Surgical Health

Since 2001, Regent Surgical Health has been a leader in developing and managing successful surgery center partnerships between hospitals and physicians. We continually improve and evolve the ASC model based on changing market conditions to stay ahead of emerging trends. From this vantage point, our team has developed proprietary ASC ownership models that give both physicians and hospitals what they need to ensure long-term clinical and financial success. 

Regent offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package as one way to recognize our employee's contribution to the success of the organization and our role in helping you and your family to be healthy, feel secure and maintain a work/life balance.

Pursuant to the ADA, Regent will provide reasonable accommodation(s) to all qualified employees with known disabilities, where their disability affects the performance of their essential job functions, except where doing so would be unduly disruptive or would result in undue hardship.

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We are an equal opportunity employer.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the direction of Clinical Leadership the Endoscopy RN has responsibility for the delivery of patient care that promotes safety and well-being of all patients and staff in the intraoperative areas. Provide appropriate assessment of physical, psychosocial/family, cultural, personal beliefs or restrictions, cognitive abilities, and pain and comfort needs. Monitor patient care to assess the progress of the endoscopy room process. Maintain open communication with all staff to promote improvement in performance and quality care.

This is a Per Diem position.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide patients with intraoperative care in procedure rooms and operating rooms.
• Transport patients to and from procedure room.
• Prepare and position patients for the endoscopic procedure.
• Ensure proper supplies, equipment, and medications are ready for use.
• Verify patient, procedure, positioning, and equipment correspond.
• Responsible for “timeout” per site verification policy.
• Assist surgeon during procedures with duties such as passing medical equipment and monitoring patients’ vital signs.
• Ensure that the procedure room runs smoothly and is stocked with all necessary surgical supplies and equipment.
• Develop and implement care plans for patients.
• Assist in the maintenance and storage of endoscopic equipment.
• Communicate with patients and other healthcare professionals to ensure continuity of care including procedure delays.
• Apply aseptic and sterile techniques to medical instruments and equipment before, during, and after the endoscopic procedure.
• Alleviate patients’ concerns by answering questions and providing postoperative care instructions.
• Maintain up-to-date and accurate documentation of nursing care provided to ensure the integration of information for use by the healthcare team to ensure quality care.
• Clean and disinfect all tables, counter surfaces, stands, and floor between all cases.
• Able to problem solve in the presence of stressful situations/ work environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

REQUIRED:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• RN license in appropriate State
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS (per Center requirements)

PREFERRED:

• Minimum two years of nursing experience
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Nursing
• ASC experience

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