Employment Type : Full-Time
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: Plans, implements, and evaluates pre and post-procedure nursing care for patients based on
individual, specific patient needs, and according to physician’s orders. Follows policies, procedures, goals, and objectives for perioperative nursing care according to accepted standards. Organizes and prepares medical records of patients. Documents care appropriately and fully. Follows up on missing data and other patient care needs. Knows and adheres to policies of the Center and demonstrates fiscal responsibility. Maintains and demonstrates current skills and knowledge of intravenous therapy, medication administration and effects, patient assessment, airway maintenance, patient teaching, emotional/social support of patients and families, and other needed clinical competencies. Remains calm and functions as a team member during times of stress and crisis situations. Seeks involvement in activities that promote professional growth and behavior.? Actively participates in appropriate committee and quality-improvement activities. Follows OSHA and other standards for protection against blood borne pathogens. Uses good body mechanics. Informs Director of Nursing of applicable day-to-day situations. Follows employee health and other personnel and staffing policies
QUALIFICATIONS: Degree in Nursing from an accredited school of nursing required. Current registered nurse licensure in state of North Carolina. BLS / ACLS Certified, as applicable. Minimum of 3 years of pre-op / PACU nursing experience in an endoscopy center setting preferred. Knowledge of regulatory and accreditation standards. Maintains regular attendance