Endoscopy Registered Nurse PT Details

Endoscopy Registered Nurse PT

USPI - Houston, TX

Employment Type : Full-Time

JOB SUMMARY

1. Embodies traits of a positive teammate that loves to learn and grow - We are looking for great people to join our expanding work-family
2. Provides individualized patient care and meaningful experiences – our team delivers superior patient outcomes while enjoying the work-life balance found in our specialized ASC environment
3. Supports the organization and team by identifying and participating in process improvements that allow us to deliver efficient, cost effective care that you would want for your own family – we want you to feel pride in the care we provide

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Required Skills:
Assess the health care needs of the patient and take appropriate action by implementing, and evaluating care;
Determines care that is appropriate to the age of the patient with consideration to physical, psychosocial, educational and safety needs;
Renders advanced nursing care including the administration of medications and IV fluids;
Utilizes equipment and technology to implement nursing intervention and patient care insuring safety and adherence to policy and procedure;
Follows guidelines for obtaining, handling and disposition of specimens;
Adjusts the plan of care according to changes in the patient’s condition;
Sets priorities and organizes work to deliver efficient patient care;
Meets the learning needs of the patient through assessment, individualized, instruction, and reassessment of understanding;

Communicates plan of care to patient, family, and other health care members;
Provides documentation in the medical record that reflects all aspects of care provided;
Assumes charge responsibilities (as appropriate);
Performs other duties as assigned;
Member of the Quality Assurance process;
Participates in monitoring activities of the Quality Assurance process;
Complies with policies and procedures and adheres to safety guidelines to ensure a safe work and patient care environment;

Personal development & professionalism:
Serves as resource to other members of the health care team ;
Embraces a learning mindset - openly listens to new ideas and opportunities for continued development;
Attends in-service, conferences, and meetings as required;
Attends annual Safety and Competency Education Sessions;
Maintains designated certifications such as CPR and ACLS, as offered by the facility;
Maintains professional license;
Acts in accordance with the vision, mission, and business philosophy of the facility;
Maintains patient, physician, and employee privacy and confidentiality per policy;
Follows the facility professional conduct and dress code policy;
Communicates effectively and courteously with visitors, physicians, and their office staff, patients, and employees – nice is super important on our team (and in life).

Required Experience:
Knowledge of nursing practices and techniques through completion of an accepted degree in nursing; diploma, associate, or baccalaureate program;
Possess a current license to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of Texas;
Ideally, one to three (1-3) years’ experience in an OR or Endoscopy environment. Ambulatory experience a plus;
Skills and knowledge necessary to provide care to patients of all stages of growth and development;
Participate in USPI EDGE™ program;
Good command of the English language, both written and verbal.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORKING CONDITIONS

Pushing, pulling, and lifting patients, and/or equipment;
Dexterity skills needed for patient treatment;
Exposure to blood and body fluids and other hazardous materials;
Prolonged, extensive, or considerable standing and/or walking.