Employment Type : Full-Time
Templeton Endoscopy Center is state-of-the-art, outpatient ambulatory surgery center equipped to perform both diagnostic and therapeutic gastrointestinal procedures. Templeton Endoscopy Center has convenient parking, multiple GI endoscopy procedure rooms with state-of-the art safety and diagnostic equipment, in addition to recovery bays for added privacy. We are confident that patients will find Templeton Endoscopy Center to be pleasant, safe and convenient alternatives to hospital-based endoscopy. Surgeries performed include colonoscopy, flexible sigmoidoscopy and upper endoscopy. We are currently searching for Full–time RN to work in Pre-Op and PACU to work Mondays – Fridays who can work cooperatively with staff and physicians and perform a variety of tasks. Major responsibilities include: coordinating and directing activities of the center according to accepted standards, working collaboratively with Clinical Director, or Center Leader (as required) to oversee the supervision and direction of nursing care and patient scheduling. The Charge Nurse is responsible for effectively presenting information, respond to questions, and professionally interact with managers, employees, clients, vendors, general public and physicians. We are an equal opportunity employer Apply Now! Come Join our Team! We offer Competitive Pay, Medical, Dental and Vision Plans Plus Work/Life balance by Paid Time Off
Obtains and documents patient’s medical history and perform physical assessment
Uses proper techniques and procedures according to accepted standards of practice and center policies and procedures
Ability to apply dressings and assess status
Ability to safely use medical equipment per manufacturer’s instructions for use
Ability to insert, assess, or discontinue various catheters and tubes
Effectively organizes and avoids wasteful practices of time, equipment, and supplies
Observes universal precautions
Attends all required education
Regular and predictable attendance
Performs other duties as assigned
Regulatory/Compliance
Contributes to the progress and development of the center’s compliance program
Performs according to accreditation requirements, regulatory standards and center policies and procedures
Adheres to patients’ rights and responsibilities and supports them in performance of job duties
Adheres to rules and regulations for Protected Health Information (PHI) and Health Insurance Portability and
Accountability (HIPAA) protections of patient information
Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI)
Performs according to the centers adopted policies and procedures
Ensures compliance with the center’s adopted quality assurance performance improvement program (QAPI), policies
and procedures
Proactively contributes to the QAPI process and identifies his or her own role and contributions
Safety
Adheres to best practices and regulations adopted, to provide safety in the workplace
Uses surgical safety checklist
Monitors the Center’s physical environment to ensure the maintenance of safety, comfort, cleanliness, and efficiency
Monitors the care, cleaning, and required maintenance of equipment to maintain proper working conditions
Reports observed or suspected safety violations and hazards to the Safety Officer; ensure ongoing policy/procedure
compliance
Adheres to OSHA regulations in performing job duties and responsibilities
Communication
Ability to professionally and effectively communicate patient care needs and significant information to healthcare
team to promote continuity of patient care in a clear and concise manner
Works collaboratively with center leadership on patient and staff scheduling according to policies, procedures, and
center needs
Ability to effectively present information, respond to questions, and professionally interact with physicians,
managers, employees, clients, vendors, and the general public
Interacts with others in a positive, respectful and considerate manner