RWJ Endosurgical Center - RN Endoscopy

About the role

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.

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.

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.
• 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 certification (as required by individual ASC policy)
• PREFERRED:
• Minimum two years of nursing experience
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Nursing
• ASC experience

Center - Clinical

East Brunswick, NJ