Eastern Massachusetts Surgery Center is specially designed to perform same day procedures - those which require more care than can be offered in your doctor's office but which do not require an overnight hospital stay. Your care will be provided by the same highly skilled personnel with the same training found in most large facilities. Surgery takes less time from your family and work schedule and, in many instances, you may resume your routine schedule the next day.
We are currently searching for a Full Time GI Endoscopy Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse to work Mondays – Fridays who can work cooperatively with staff and physicians and perform a variety of tasks. Major responsibilities include: prepares patients for procedures; assist physician during procedure; provides care for patients in recovery and actively participates in all Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement activities.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES, TASKS and RESPONSIBILITIES
- Proactively participates as a team member in support of the total endoscopy process
- Organizes time, equipment, supplies, and personnel to provide effective and efficient case management
- Verifies patient procedure prior to transport to procedure room
- Participates in time out in procedure room
- Uses safe surgery check list
- Organizes nursing activities efficiently and effectively
- Delegates activities appropriate to the abilities of available staff members
- Considers cost containment by using supplies economically and by managing efficient turnover time
- Assists with supplies, drugs, and equipment inventories to maintain stock level and availability
- Addresses patient needs specific to the endoscopy procedure
- Using two patient identifiers, identifies the patient and correct procedure, according to policy and procedures and communicates with the healthcare team
- Reviews patient’s medical record and needs to provide continuity of care, collaboratively with other members of the healthcare team; communicates variances appropriately to other healthcare team members
- Provides comfort and reassurance to patient
- Maintains patient’s privacy and dignity
- Explains procedure(s) and plan of care to the patient
- Works collaboratively with the healthcare team to prepare the procedure room according to requirements of patient, physician, and procedure to includes, but not be limited to assembling and providing properly functioning equipment, supplies, and instruments
- Works collaboratively with the surgical/procedure team to verify high level disinfection and/or sterility of instrumentsand supplies according to policy and procedure
- Assists with the appropriate and safe positioning of the patient according to patient needs and planned procedure; monitors throughout procedure
- Administers medication(s), per order of physician
- Handles tissue specimens correctly and accurately according to policy and procedures
- Logs specimens
- Monitors patient condition and maintains accurate logistics and timely documentation per policy and procedure
- Accurately comprehends and interprets physician orders and direction, following policy and procedures
- Works collaboratively with the healthcare team to ensure continuity of patient care
- Assists in preparing patient for designated procedure as requested by physician
- Assists physician during endoscopy procedure
- Handles patient specimens per policy
- Performs other miscellaneous duties as assigned
Candidate must demonstrate proficiency in acute care nursing, knowledge, and skills, be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing, have a current state license to practice as a registered nurse, maintain basic cardiac life support certification and ACLS, and have at least two years of registered nurse experience.
If you are interested in working in an environment that provides exceptional patient care, please apply online or send resume to:
CLewis3@amsurg.com
Apply Now! Come Join our Team! We offer Competitive Pay, Medical, Dental and Vision Plans
Plus Work/Life balance by Paid Time Off - No Weekend, No Holiday, No On-Call!
Effective November 1, 2021, AMSURG’s Vaccination Policy requires all teammates, including clinicians and independent contractors, to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 as a condition of employment or engagement. Regardless of position, all new hires must submit proof of vaccination and or obtain an approved medical or religious exemption as a condition of employment. This policy is designed to protect the health and safety of our patients, communities and each other.
Must pass a background check and drug screen.
We do not discriminate in practices or employment opportunities on the basis of an individual's race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other prohibited category set forth in federal or state regulations.
We are an equal opportunity employer.
Ashland, Massachusetts
Contractor, Full Time