Job Description
Texas GI Endoscopy Center is among the top endoscopic surgery centers in Mesquite offering outstanding patient care in a comfortable environment. The physicians for Texas GI are multi-lingual providing care to patients who speak Spanish, Italian and Arabic. When you trust your healthcare to Texas GI, you are making a choice for convenience, affordability and high-quality care. Description Texas GI Endoscopy Center is among the top endoscopic surgery centers in Mesquite offering outstanding patient care in a comfortable environment. The physicians for Texas GI are multi-lingual providing care to patients who speak Spanish, Italian and Arabic. When you trust your healthcare to Texas GI, you are making a choice for convenience, affordability and high-quality care. We are currently searching for a Full Time GI Endoscopy Registered Nurse to work Mondays – Fridays (35+ hours) who can work cooperatively with staff and physicians and perform a variety of tasks. Major responsibility will be providing patient care throughout the endoscopy process; pre-procedure admission and assessment, post-procedure assessment and recovery, and occasionally administering IV conscious sedation during procedures. Responsible for monitoring the patient’s condition and vital signs. Monday - Friday No weekends Paid holidays off No call 1:1 - 1:2 ratios Flexible Schedule Excellent work environment Work/Life balance General Duties Participates as a team member in support of the total peri-procedure process Organizes time, equipment, supplies, and personnel to provide effective and efficient case management Organizes nursing activities efficiently and effectively Delegates activities appropriate to the abilities of available staff members Considers cost containment by using supplies economically and in effective turnover time Assists with supply, drug, and equipment inventories to maintain stock level and availability Identifies the patient and correct interventions according to policy/procedure and communicates such information to all members of the healthcare team Reviews patients’ medical records/needs to plan care with other healthcare team members Provides comfort and reassurance to patient Maintains patients’ privacy and dignity Explains procedures and care to the patient Assists with the proper and safe positioning of the patient Administers medication per order of physician and based on condition of patient Monitors patient condition and maintains accurate documentation pre-procedure, during procedure, and post-procedure Provides continuity of patient care by communicating with other peri-procedure care personnel and documenting records accordingly Responds in a timely manner to meet the needs of the patient and physician Accurately comprehends and interprets verbal orders and direction Documents patient-care records and other forms accurately following policies and procedures Accurately advises others responsible for care of the patient about the patient’s status Effectively organized time, equipment, supplies and personnel Uses equipment effectively by anticipating patient needs and providing appropriate care Confirms that proper techniques and procedures are used according to accepted standards of practice Pre-Procedure Duties Maintains order and cleanliness of the pre-procedure area Performs thorough pre-procedure patient assessment required in the outpatient setting Assists in assessing the physical and emotional status of the patient prior to admission Provides pre-procedure instruction and explanation of patient rights and responsibilities Describes the peri-procedure experience to the patient/significant other, including what to expect before, during, and after the procedure, and how the significant other will participate Obtains pertinent patient records prior to patient’s arrival Performs all pre-procedure testing (glucose or pregnancy testing) Reports all abnormal values to anesthesia provider/MD Explains informed consent for procedure, patients’ rights/responsibilities, and pre-procedure/post-procedure instructions Obtains necessary signatures Informs patient about routine care and procedures related to the peri-procedure experience Discusses all findings with anesthesia provider prior to anesthesia provider’s pre-procedure evaluation of patient Provides comfort and reassurance to the patient and supports the patient’s right to privacy, dignity, and confidentiality Documents pre-procedure care according to policy/pr