Staff Nurse II (Gastrointestinal)

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Staff Nurse II (Gastrointestinal)

Description

Provide and coordinate comprehensive nursing care in an acute care setting for patients in an assigned GI-focused area, including direct patient care, patient/family education, and transitions of care. Develop and implement individualized plans of care that account for psychological, sociocultural, spiritual, economic, and lifestyle factors. Collaborate with patients, families, physicians, and other healthcare providers using timely, effective communication while adhering to hospital policies, industry standards, best practices, and applicable laws.

Responsibilities

• Assess, coordinate, deliver, and evaluate nursing care in an acute setting
• Provide direct patient care and education for patients and families
• Plan and coordinate care that reflects holistic, individualized patient needs
• Communicate effectively with patients, families/support groups, physicians, and other healthcare providers
• Follow policies, standards, best practices, and applicable regulations to support an optimal patient experience

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing OR RN license evidencing completion of a RN program
• RN-Registered Nurse for the state where care is provided
• BLS (Basic Life Support) Healthcare Provider certification
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certification
• 2 years of recent relevant experience
• Prior experience in GI/endoscopy/motility/procedural services/ambulatory surgery/critical care/PACU/ED/perioperative nursing
• Experience providing moderate sedation monitoring and recovery care
• Experience caring for patients undergoing diagnostic and therapeutic GI procedures
• Knowledge of motility testing (preferred): esophageal manometry, anorectal manometry, pH studies, breath testing, and related diagnostic procedures
• Ability to protect patient PHI and comply with privacy practices

Benefits

Benefits available (details not specified in the posting).