Registered Nurse-Hourly

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to patients before, during, and after endoscopic procedures.
• Serve as a circulating nurse in the procedure room.
• Prepare procedure rooms, equipment, and supplies for upper endoscopy, colonoscopy and sigmoidoscopy.
• Collaborate with gastroenterologists, anesthesia providers, nurses, and endoscopy technicians to ensure safe patient care.
• Monitor patient condition and ensure patient safety during procedures.
• Achieve accurate documentation in accordance with regulatory and facility standards.
• Educate patients and families on pre-operative and post-operative care.
• Follow infection control, safety, and ASC protocols.
• Use equipment effectively following manufacturer’s instruction for use.
• Use proper techniques and procedures according to accepted standards of practice.
• Absorb inventory of supplies, drugs, and equipment to maintain availability and stock levels in the admission area.
• Maintain order and cleanliness of Pre Op/Admitting area.
• Participate as a team member in support of the total pre-anesthesia care process.
• Per Center Policy, uses two patient identifiers, identifies and validates the patient and procedure to be performed.
• Administers medications following physician orders and standards of care.
• Considers cost containment by using supplies economically and by managing efficient turnover time.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited or state board of nursing approved Registered/Professional Nursing program (AAS RN).
• NJ State licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).
• BLS/ACLS certification.
• Good IV skills.
• Ambulatory surgery center or endoscopy experience: 1 year.
• Demonstrates basic computer skills.
• Possession of Certification in Gastroenterology Nursing or related field preferred.
• Possession of Bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred.

Pay

This position requires availability for no less than 2 shifts per month with at least one being a weekend shift (6:30a-12:30p).