Overview

SCA SCA SCA

+ Clinical quality

+ Integrity

+ Service excellence

+ Teamwork

+ Accountability

+ Continuous improvement

+ Inclusion SCA SCA Responsibilities PRN

+ P rotecting the patient from injury caused by extraneous objects and chemical, electrical, mechanical, and thermal sources.

+ D emonstrating safe operation of equipment and machinery and follows procedures for reporting and correcting an unsafe situation.

+ S peak ing up with safety concerns acting as the patients advocate.

+ Handling specimens according to facility policy and procedures.

+ Adher ing to standard precautions including the use of personal protective equipment.

+ Complying with Universal Protocol and facility site validation and time-out policy

+ C ommunicating the patient's current status to relevant parties throughout the continuum of care.

+ A dministering medications safely and correctly using the 8 rights of medication administration.

+ P racticing and monitoring aseptic technique .

+ Implement ing the plan of care including the following interventions:

+ M anaging patient recovery from anesthesia - Moderate sedation and Monitored anesthesia care .

+ Assess ing patient status at intervals in accordance with facility policies and procedures .

+ P roviding nursing care and appropriate monitoring in accordance with policies and procedures .

+ P erforming interventions to maintain the patient's tissue perfusion at or above baseline levels.

+ Ensuring scopes are prepared for use in accordance with policies and procedures and manufacturer's instructions for use .

+ Maintain ing endoscopy instruments and accessories in working order. Troubleshooting and recognizing malfunctions . ?

+ P erforming interventions to maintain the status of the patient's genitourinary, gastrointestinal, musculoskeletal, endocrine, respiratory, cardiovascular, and neurological systems and fluid, electrolyte, and acid-base balances at or above baseline levels.

+ P erforming interventions to ensure the patient is at or returned to normothermia at the conclusion of the immediate postoperative period.

+ P erforming interventions to protect the patient from infection.

+ A ssessing the knowledge level of the patient or designated support person.

+ P roviding education regarding the expected psychosocial response, nutritional management, medication management, pain management, and expected responses to the procedure.

+ I nvolving the patient or designated support person actively in decisions affecting his or her perioperative plan of care and the rehabilitation process.

+ P rotecting the patient's rights, dignity, and privacy.

+ P roviding age-specific, culturally competent, ethical care within legal standards of practice .

+ Evaluate the patient's progress toward attaining outcomes.

+ Transfer care as applicable.

+ Provide hand-off report to other teammates that are accurate, concise and pertinent to the patient's condition and response to care.

+ Delegate tasks according to the state Nurse Practice Act (if applicable), state board of nursing or professional registration requirements, state laws, and job descriptions .

+ Document episode of care accurately, timely, completely, and legibly.

+ Demonstrate effective communication and collaboration skills with members of the team and other stakeholders.

+ Serve as a member of a multidisciplinary team in planning patient care.

+ Participate in quality review and performance improvement projects.

+ Participate in the performance appraisal process.

+ Use problem-solving and conflict resolution skills to foster effective work relationships.

+ Maintain required competencies.

+ Pursue professional growth.

+ Act as a patient advocate and maintain privacy and confidentiality of individuals and health information.

+ Comply with al SCA and facility policies and procedures, regulatory and accreditation standards and professional guidelines when providing patient care.

+ Actively participate in team meetings, trainings, and daily safety huddles.

+ Demonstrate fiscal responsibility.

+ Perform all other duties as assigned. Qualifications

+ Graduate of an a ccredited s chool of n ursing .

+ O ne year of GI, OR and /or medical / surgical nursing experience preferred .

+ Current state nursing licensure to practice in good standings .

+ Successful completion of Basic Life Support ( BLS ) or Basic Cardiac Life Support ( BCLS ) within 90 of employment or documentation of current

BLS / BCLS

certification.

+ Successful completion of Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support ( ACLS ) Course within 90 days of employment or documentation of current ACLS certification.?? ?

+ Successful completion of Pediatric Advance Life support ( PALS ) course is required when pediatric care is included in the facility scope of services within 90 days of employment or documentation of current PALS certification.

+ Specialty certification in GI Nursing is preferred. USD USD To view full details and how to apply, please login or create a Job Seeker account