Registered Nurse - Endoscopy (FT)

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for the care of the patient undergoing endoscopic procedures and assisting the physicians while applying age-specific needs in the assessment, treatment, and/or care of patients. Possesses substantial knowledge, judgment, and skill based upon the principles of the biological, psychological, behavioral, and social sciences. Must take call on a rotating basis.

Job Specific:

1. Participates in the safety management and infection control programs (EF). 2. Coordinates the aspects of admission and dismissal of the Endoscopy Unit patients (EF). 3. Responsible for the assessment and nursing care of Endoscopy patients (EF). 4. Administers medications and starts intravenous infusions (EF). 5. Responsible for the ordering, cleaning, and/or storage of equipment and supplies (EF). 6. Assists with the orientation of new personnel (EF). 7. Takes call as necessary / assigned (EF).

Hospital:

1. Adheres to organization-wide and other applicable policies and procedures. 2. Day-to-day performance complies with the hospital's Service Excellence Behavioral Expectations. 3. Performs within the prescribed limits of the hospital's Ethics, Compliance and Confidentiality Program guidelines. 4. Performs within his/her professional Scope of Practice at all times.

Other Duties As Assigned:

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Minimum Requirements

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Required:

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

EXPERIENCE

Preferred:

At least one (1) year of experience in Operating Room nursing and/or care of ambulatory surgery patients

LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Required:

Currently registered with the Texas State Board of Nurse Examiner; Basic Life Support Certification - BLS; Advanced Cardiac Life Support - ACLS Certification obtained within the first year of employment

COMPANY PROFILE

Citizens Medical Center is a not-for-profit, community hospital known for compassionate patient care, clinical expertise, and bringing advanced medical services to the South Texas region since 1956. Today, Citizens is a 317-bed acute care hospital with over 1,200 employees. Voted "Best of the Best" hospital in Victoria for 14 consecutive years, Citizens Medical Center is a level III Trauma Center, currently renovating its 24/7 Emergency Department that includes an onsite medical helicopter. Citizens has a comprehensive Community Cancer Program that includes two linear accelerators and HDR brachytherapy. Citizens is recognized for its outstanding cardiology program which includes a nationally accredited Chest Pain Center and is a Primary Stroke Center. Citizens also includes a comprehensive, accredited Bariatric Surgery program, Birth Center with labor and delivery, an imaging and surgery center, sleep study center, state-of-the-art rehabilitation and fitness center, urology center and daVinci robotics minimally invasive surgery options, a home health agency, and has a long history of providing continuing education for healthcare providers and the community. Citizens Medical Center is looking for employees who display respect and enthusiasm for patients, visitors, and coworkers, and who consistently uphold the organization's commitment to providing outstanding outcomes and an excellent experience. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

BENEFIT OFFERINGS

Health Medical, Dental, Vision

STD, LTD

Disability Supplemental Life, AD&D Flexible Spending (FSA) Employer paid life insurance and short term disability Retirement/Investment Defined Benefit Pension Plan 457(b) Deferred Compensation Well-Being Benefits Paid Time Off Sick leave, Bereavement leave, Jury Duty/Witness Service Tuition Reimbursement Hospital-paid & administered annual immunizations HealthPlex (gym) membership discount YMCA partnership discount for childcare Employee Assistance Programs