About this opportunity
Fairview lists this Gi Lab Nurse opportunity in city of burnsville, Minnesota. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job Description
Responsibilities/Job Description
The Endoscopy RN manages the care of the adult or older patient beginning with the pre-procedure assessment, IV start, and education followed by procedural conscious sedation and monitoring, specimen collection and hands on assistance during the procedure. The RN performs the assessment, planning, delivery, and evaluation of nursing care for all assigned patient population(s). The RN performs these responsibilities in accordance with all policy, procedures, professional practice guidelines and the MN Nurse Practice Act. The RN coordinates care with members of the health care team and delegates responsibilities to others as appropriate.
Schedule: This is a day/evening position working 56 hours per pay period with 8-hour shifts. Weekend and weekday call responsibilities are shared on a rotating basis. Candidates must be able to arrive at Fairview Ridges Hospital in Burnsville within 30 minutes if called in to work.
Provides nursing care to adult or pediatric endoscopy patients in the Endoscopy/GI department, In-patient Units, Operating Room, Emergency Department and ICU. May also includes adult or pediatric minor surgeries.
Performs as a procedure nurse for endoscopy procedures:
Provides care in a non-judgmental, non-discriminatory manner that is critical to patients and family’s diversity, preserving their autonomy, dignity and rights.
Conducts ongoing assessments as determined by patient’s condition and/or the hospital policies, procedures or protocols and reprioritize care accordingly.
Pain Management including;
administer medications,record, assess and observe patient progress, reactions and symptoms.
Post procedural sedation and MAC monitoring, teaching and discharge instructions are an important part of our patient care
Establish and implement nursing care plans for each patient through assessment, development, activation, evaluation and discharge.
Organize, assign and supervise duties and responsibilities of other staff members as a team leader;
orient and teach new staff members of the nursing team and students.
Maintains confidentiality in matters related to patient, family and facility.
Participate in non-clinical assignments, which may include serving on special committees
Responsible for the correct functioning of equipment and supplies for endoscopy procedures.
Responsible for pre-procedure assessment, notifying physician and carrying out orders for all phases of care.
Manages the intra and post procedure care of the patient including airway management and altered states of anesthesia.
Responsible to assess, plan and teach patient and family about procedure and provide appropriate discharge planning.
Assist physician with minor surgery procedures at the bedside.
Responsible for proper handling of specimens from patients, properly identifying and preparing specimens for lab.
Responsible to perform and assure proper cleaning of endoscopes and equipment and ability to carry out all aspects of equipment reprocessing.
Responsible to complete initial and annual HLD and sedation competencies
Equipment or software which may be used: EPIC, Provation MD, ENDORA, AER and Pyxis.
Minimum Qualifications
Current BLS for healthcare providers
ACLS completed within 6 months of hire
Minimum 2 years Med/Surg RN experience
Preferred Qualifications
Prefer previous RN experience with GI, ENDO, Pulmonary or minor surgery cases
BSN or currently enrolled in a BSN program
Qualifications
$44.68- $75.66 Hourly
Worksite address
city of burnsville, MN, 55337, US
Who can apply
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