Registered Nurse - Full time, Days - Endoscopy - Morristown Medical Center

About the role

Responsible for working with other healthcare professionals to support various procedures. Monitors patients, administers medications, EMR, consults with healthcare providers, educates patients.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates knowledge of the conditions/diagnoses, procedures, and equipment encountered in the Endoscopy unit, including cardiovascular and pulmonary.
• Consistently maintains SGNA standards of practice.
• Has competent knowledge of all the normal stages of growth and development and delivers care appropriately.
• Assesses patient understanding of procedure and actively includes the patient and family members in teaching.
• Demonstrates appropriate knowledge and skill in the recognition and management of emergency situations.
• Maintains complete and accurate documentation.
• Assumes primary responsibility for documenting components of the nursing process and patients progress toward meeting outcomes in the patient's chart including patient education.
• Maintains accurate documentation of any changes in the patient's status and of any interventions taken.
• Provides complete charting of patient's procedure and charge documentation to help ensure accurate billing.
• Completes post case data sheet completely and legibly.
• Fulfills mandatory education obligations.
• Maintains BLS, ACLS, and PALS.
• Demonstrates knowledge of policies and procedures and is able to identify areas for clinical and professional growth.
• Attends pertinent educational offerings and staff meetings to keep abreast of changes within the unit and hospital.
• Actively pursues professional growth and development by taking the initiative to obtain information on new equipment and technology.
• Assists in the orientation and education of new staff members as to proper use of equipment and department policies and procedures.
• Acts as a role model for other team members.
• Consistently responds to patients/families in a professional, courteous, positive manner.
• Promotes an environment where the patient and family is our primary concern and the patient care team works cooperatively toward the patient's goal and objectives.
• Maintains an open line of communication with patients and their families to expedite delays or concerns.
• Notifies the charge nurse about unresolved problems needing resolution.
• Maintains confidentiality according to HIPPA guidelines.
• Fosters AHS Shared values by maintaining a pleasant environment.
• Consistently follows the National Patient Safety Goals.
• Exhibits knowledge of Universal Protocols and applies these protocols to nursing practice.
• Demonstrates use of safe transfer techniques and proper body mechanics for self, staff and patients.
• Follows appropriate infection control guidelines, demonstrates correct isolation standards and hand hygiene.
• Administers medication according to hospital policy.
• Helps to maintain all equipment and recognizes and reports any malfunctions or potential problems to the supervisor.
• Acts as a patient advocate and assures that a patients’ rights are respected, identifies the needs of the patient/family on admission and communicates them to the physician, social worker and/or case manager.
• Identifies and reports all risk management issues in a timely manner.

Qualifications

• Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse.
• BLS certification.
• Bachelor’s degree in nursing.
• Preferred 2-3 years of experience inpatient hospital nursing.
• ACLS, PALS certification.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage (22.5 hours per week or above for full-time and part-time team members)
• Life & AD&D Insurance.
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (with options to supplement)
• 403(b) Retirement Plan: Employer match, additional non-elective contribution
• PTO & Paid Sick Leave
• Tuition Assistance, Advancement & Academic Advising
• Parental, Adoption, Surrogacy Leave
• Backup and On-Site Childcare
• Well-Being Rewards
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Fertility Benefits, Healthy Pregnancy Program
• Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts
• Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance