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

• Monitors patients, administers medications, EMR, consults with healthcare providers, educates patients.
• 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.
• Completes post case data sheet completely and legibly.
• Fulfills mandatory education obligations.
• Maintains BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications.
• 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.
• 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.

Skills

• Knowledge of conditions/diagnoses, procedures, and equipment encountered in the Endoscopy unit, including cardiovascular and pulmonary.
• Competent knowledge of all the normal stages of growth and development and delivers care appropriately.
• Appropriate knowledge and skill in the recognition and management of emergency situations.
• Knowledge of policies and procedures and ability to identify areas for clinical and professional growth.
• Ability to attend pertinent educational offerings and staff meetings to keep abreast of changes within the unit and hospital.
• Ability to pursue professional growth and development by taking the initiative to obtain information on new equipment and technology.
• Ability to assist in the orientation and education of new staff members as to proper use of equipment and department policies and procedures.
• Ability to act as a role model for other team members.

Benefits

Final compensation and benefit eligibility may vary by role and employment status and will be confirmed at the time of offer. Offers a competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports the health, financial security, and well-being of all team members. Offerings vary based on role level (Team Member, Director, Executive).

Pay

Hourly wage or salary (or a range) will be confirmed at the time of offer.

Schedule

Details on schedule will be provided at the time of offer.