Registered Nurse-Hourly
1 month ago
Wayne
Job Description North Jersey Gastroenterology Endoscopy Center is seeking a Per diem Registered Nurse to join our team. The Endoscopy RN will provide high-quality perioperative nursing care to patients undergoing outpatient endoscopic procedures. The ideal candidate has strong clinical skills, excellent communication and teamwork abilities, and experience working in a fast-paced ambulatory surgery center. Responsibilities • Provide direct nursing care to patients after, 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., • Ensure 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., • Uses equipment effectively following manufacturer’s instruction for use, • Uses proper techniques and procedures according to accepted standards of practice, • Assists with inventory of supplies, drugs, and equipment to maintain availability and stock levels in the admission area, • Maintains order and cleanliness of Pre Op/Admitting area, • Actively participates 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, • Required: Graduate of an accredited or state board of nursing approved Registered/Professional Nursing program (AAS RN), • Required: NJ State licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN), • Required: BLS/ACLS, • Good IV skills., • Ambulatory surgery center or endoscopy experience: 1 year, • Demonstrates basic computer skills, • Preferred: Certification in Gastroenterology Nursing or related field, • Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in nursing., • This position requires availability for no less than 2 shifts per month with at least one being a weekend shift (630a-1230p)