Staff Nurse, Perioperative Services - Medical Special Procedures

About the role

The primary purpose of the Staff Nurse position for Medical Special Procedures is to be responsible for the care of pediatric and adult patients undergoing endoscopic and other gastro‑intestinal related procedures during the pre‑procedural, procedural and post‑procedural phases. The nurse delivers care through the use of the nursing process as reflected in SGNA’s Standards of Clinical Nursing Practice and Role Delineation Statements in a manner that is cost effective without compromising quality of care.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement nursing interventions and evaluate the physical, psychological, and spiritual needs of endoscopic patients in pre‑procedural, procedural and post‑procedural phases.
• Assist physicians with diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures.
• Participate in departmental quality assessment and improvement activities.
• Meet hospital continuing education and certification requirements.
• Participate in student teaching activities.
• Uphold Patient Care Services philosophy and objectives.
• Demonstrate knowledge of SGNA’s Standards of Clinical Nursing Practice and Role Delineation Statements, SGNA’s Guidelines for Nursing Care of the Patient Receiving Sedation and Analgesia in the GI Endoscopy Setting, and SGNA’s Standards for Infection Control and Reprocessing of Flexible Gastrointestinal Endoscopes.
• Apply AORN’s Age Specific Competency Statements.
• Demonstrate professional growth and development.

Qualifications

• Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of New Jersey or eligible for New Jersey licensure (employment contingent upon receiving NJ license).
• Adult Medical/Surgical/Special Procedures experience preferred.
• BSN preferred.
• BCLS certification required.
• PALS certification preferred.

Skills

• Maintain a neat, clean, professional appearance.
• Willingness to work with employees at various levels of skill, knowledge and abilities.
• Understanding, patience, and tact in dealing with physicians and fellow workers.
• Attention to detail.
• Self‑motivated and able to work in an efficient and effective manner.