Registered Nurse Endo Full Time
Company: Clinton Memorial Hospital
Location: Wilmington
Posted on: April 28, 2024
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Job Description:
Description
As a full-service healthcare organization with a growing presence
in southwest Ohio, our community and the patients we serve come
first. We're proud to have a strong, proactive, change-adaptive
team dedicated to excellent care.
We invite you to join a growing team committed to expanding access
to care in our region. Job postings are updated frequently, so we
encourage you to check back frequently. You can update your
application at any time by logging into your online account.
The Registered Nurse participates in the functions of the
organization and supports the missions of the facility; is
responsible for managing nursing care of an assigned group of
patients utilizing the nursing process; assists physicians during
procedures; maintains a safe and efficient work environment; and
works cooperatively and effectively with physicians and
staff.Qualifications
Education Experience/Qualifications: -
Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing. Licensed
as a registered nurse in the state of Ohio.
Gastroenterology/ Endoscopy experience preferred
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: -
Basic computer skills (including but not limited to Outlook,
Microsoft Word, Excel & email)
Works cooperatively and effectively with others in a professional
manner
Possesses excellent communication skills
Ability to work well under stress/pressure
Capable of working in a well-organized, meticulous manner that is
mindful of time and cost-effectiveness
Adapts effectively to changes in patient assignments &
schedules
Provides high quality patient care that reflects sound professional
judgment, clinical knowledge, and skill according to the:
Ohio Nurse Practice Act
Policies and Procedures of the facility
Standard of Care established by the Society of Gastroenterology
Nurses and Associates (SGNA)
Plan of care established for patient
Age appropriateness of client served
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Completes nursing assessment upon admission and throughout patient
stay and incorporates the following:
Thorough admission interview with patient and/or family
Utilization of keen observational physical assessment skills
Identifies and prioritizes patients' primary needs
Utilizes appropriate noninvasive monitoring equipment when
necessary to enhance assessment
Includes the patient and family assessment of the level of
understanding of the planned procedure
Concurs with physician and reports significant assessment data
Implements teaching strategies that maximize efficiency in:
Patient preparation for the planned procedure.
The reduction of patient anxiety
The compliance with discharge instructions
The transition to discharge
Coordinates care to include the family or significant other when
appropriate and acts as liaison between patient and family
throughout stay.
Confirms and implements physician's orders
Utilizes effective verbal and written communication skills:
Verbally communicates with patients, families, staff and physicians
in a manner that reflects respect and professionalism.
Documents legibly and concisely assessment data, nursing actions,
and evaluations (patient outcomes), and all care rendered according
to the nursing plan of care on the appropriate documents on the
patient record
Documents appropriately the participation in the functions of the
unit.
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Maintains continuity of care by:
Reporting to the appropriate registered nurse in the event that the
patient care assignment changes and/or the patient is transferred
to another facility.
Completing the appropriate documentation when the patient is
transferred to another facility;
Providing discharge instructions that include patient's follow-up
care appointments
Completing thorough patient assessments &
Working with physicians & patients to coordinate referrals
Seeks to maintain a safe and efficient working environment for
patients, families, physicians, and staff in accordance with the
Environment of Care Safety Plan.
Acts on behalf of patients before, during, and after receiving care
at the facility to ensure that their rights are not violated:
Strives to maintain each patient's right to privacy.
Maintains each patient's confidentiality according to the policy
and procedure of the facility.
Manifests emergency preparedness by demonstrating competency in the
orientation and yearly requirements of such according to the
Environment of Care Safety Plan (ECSP).
Assists the physician with diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic
procedures in accordance with the policy and procedures of the
facility after demonstrating competency
Accepts responsibility for the continued advancement of personal
career through the continued participation in:
Monthly staff meetings
Continued education; including age appropriateness
- - Professional organization affiliation
Participates in quality control and improvement activities
Seeks to maintain a professional staff through:
Providing a superior example and/or to the mentoring or precepting
of new staff or those who are learning
Delegating to ancillary staff members in a respectful manner.
Conducts oneself in a manner that:
Supports the missions of the facility.
Reflects respect and concern for individuals.
Supports the teamwork and morale of the staff.
Reflects a willingness to change and try new approaches.
Handles conflict in a positive, constructive manner; seeks the
assistance of the Nursing Clinical Coordinator when assistance with
conflict resolution is necessary.
Demonstrates proper and safe use of all equipment; reports
malfunctioning equipment to the Surgical Services Director, charge
nurse &/or Safety Officer.
Appearance and attendance reflect a professional dedication to the
mission of the facility and complies with the appropriate policies
and procedures.
Hours: Full Time, 36 hours
Keywords: Clinton Memorial Hospital, Kettering , Registered Nurse Endo Full Time, Other , Wilmington, Ohio
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