GI RN / SRS Gastroenterology / Scripps Ranch / Full Time / Day Shift
Company: SHARP HEALTHCARE
Location: San Diego
Posted on: March 18, 2023
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Job Description:
Hours
Shift Start Time:
Shift End Time:
Additional Shift Information:
Weekend Requirements:
On-Call Required:
No
Hourly Pay Range (Minimum - Midpoint - Maximum):
$49.377 - $63.712 - $78.048
The stated pay scale reflects the range that Sharp reasonably
expects to pay for this position. The actual pay rate and pay grade
for this position will be dependent on a variety of factors,
including an applicant's years of experience, unique skills and
abilities, education, alignment with similar internal candidates,
marketplace factors, other requirements for the position, and
employer business practices.
What You Will Do
Assists patients, staff and physicians as needed to maintain a high
level of efficiency of operations and customer service while
providing quality care to the designated patient population.
Assists with the leadership of the Nursing and Patient Service
Representative Staff. Serves as technical nursing expert for
assigned areas.
Required Qualifications
Exhibits critical thinking skills.
Physiologic monitoring of patients undergoing endoscopic
examination if the gastrointestinal tract.
Preparation, use, dismantling, cleaning and sterilization of
endoscopes.
Recovery of patients receiving IV conscious sedation.
Isolation techniques.
Accurate documentation of all patient encounter data.
Pre-procedure preparation of patients.
Post-procedure monitoring and discharge of patients.
Preparation of room and equipment.
Disinfection and proper handling of scopes.
Excellent IV skills.
Monitoring of patients vital signs undergoing examination with the
use of conscious sedation.
Trained and tested on proper administration and side effects of
conscious sedation medications.
Demonstrates clinical knowledge and skill in assigned area and
within scope of practice.
Fully successful in performing/assisting with all tests and
procedures in assigned department.
Administers medications safely and accurately per guidelines and
written order. No medication errors.
Able to prepare patient for examination or procedure. Obtains
complete and accurate consent for procedures/surgery. Prepares and
labels biopsies in a thorough and accurate manner.
Partners with physicians to continuously learn and expand clinical
knowledge base.
Listens to patients, collects pertinent information, recognizes the
urgency of the patient's problem and routes to physicians.
Returns phone calls according to physician instruction. May
schedule patient appointments.
In partnership with physician, provides specific educational
material and individual teaching.
Uses universal precautions and demonstrates knowledge of infection
control policies and procedures.
Provides assistance to PSRs in resolving issues related to front
desk responsibilities including scheduling and telephone
management. Acts as a positive role model and ensures appropriate
service delivery.
Participates in clinical projects as directed by the physician or
manager.
Organizes and completes daily requirements and
responsibilities.
Able to respond to changing circumstances and prioritize patient
needs.
Responds to urgent and emergent situations in a calm and capable
manner. Utilizes good judgment and problem solving ability.
Ensures readiness of reports and information to maximize patient
visit.
Maintains appropriate supply levels. Cost conscious in usage.
Participates in and prepares for site inspections and
inventories.
Completes department inventories per guidelines.
Enters authorizations and schedules surgeries and procedures in a
timely and accurate manner.
Flexible Sigmoidoscopies.
Liver Biopsies.
Paracentesis.
Colonoscopies.
Pan Endoscopy.
Peg Tube Initial Placement and Replacement.
Polypectomy.
Sclerotherapy.
Biopsies.
Balloon Dilation.
Mallony Dilation.
Guide Wire Dilation.
Endo-Clips.
India Ink Tattooing.
Proactively works together with the lead and supervisor on
team-development and departmental goals.
Provides in-services to other staff, to assure all procedures are
being done correctly.
Actively participates in departmental meetings and training.
Successfully completes Nursing Competencies with a score of 90% or
greater in each section = Great.
Successfully completes Nursing Competencies with a score of 90% or
greater on all but one section. Passed on retesting = Good.
Unsuccessful in passing more than one section of Nursing Competency
Testing and/or failed to pass testing on second attempt = Needs
Improvement.
Completes Quality Assurance assignments and ensures overall
department compliance with requirements.
Demonstrates knowledge of equipment and Information Systems
applications.
Able to activate emergency procedure per protocol - code, fire,
etc.
Documents patient care events in a thorough and accurate manner.
Manages and completes AEHR tasks per prescribed time lines.
Support and knowledge of new applications and policies: AEHR,
Abbreviations, etc.
Demonstrate typing skills proficiency by: Using a keyboard,
required to type proficiently and accurately; Have the ability to
type a minimum of 30 words per minute with 0-2 errors; Have the
ability to proof work.
Knowledge of insurance, utilization review, scheduling requirements
and support of front desk responsibilities.
Able to operate and maintain department equipment.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
California Registered Nurse (RN) - CA Board of Registered Nursing;
AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professional (AHA BLS
Healthcare) - American Heart Association; ACLS Certification
(Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - American Heart Association
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