Experienced RN - Registered Nurse - Procedural - Endoscopy - Days

Position Title:

Experienced RN - Registered Nurse - Procedural - Endoscopy - Days

Department:

Advanced Endoscopy

Job Description:

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Location: University of Oklahoma Medical Center

Shift Available: Full time (40 hours/weekly)

On-Call starts at 3:30 or end of shift if later and goes to 0700 on weekdays. Weekends are 0700 Saturday morning to 0700 Monday morning. Usually 1 weekend in an 8-week rotation and maybe 5-6 weekdays in that same rotation.

OU Health’s Adult Endoscopy unit has recently relocated to a newly renovated space at OUMC! This unit boasts a fast-paced environment providing care to patients in need of gastrointestinal and pulmonary endoscopic care. Some of the advanced endoscopic procedures being done at OU are at the only location in the state to have them performed! RNs on this unit have large support from Advanced Provider Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, Surgical Technicians, Care Team Associates, and a Health Unit Coordinator. Care areas specific to this unit include patient prep, procedural rooms, and phase one and two recovery. 

•  Procedures include EGD, colonoscopy, ERCP, endoscopic ultrasound, PEG tube placement, bronchoscopy, thoracentesis, and pleural tube placement and removal. Required skills include time management and flexibility. Required nursing skills include BLS and ACLS. Experience in PACU/procedural circulating preferred but not required. 
• The position is very hands on and includes some variety in working shifts. Nurses are able to self-schedule and choose from pre/post and circulating options. Some call is required.
• Nurses who like a lot of flexibility in their day love this position. Every day, the patient load is different and nurses get to be a part of new, cutting edge procedures. Nurses are able to use their critical thinking skills and gain technical knowledge in working with the surgical technicians to assist during procedures.

* Shift typically start around 7am has staggered shifts. (10 hour shifts)

One (1) year of RN experience is preferred for this position. If you have less than one (1) year of RN experience, please search for positions titled “RN Resident” to start the application process

Job Description

General Description:

Under general supervision, provides nursing care in one of OUH’s specialty areas.

Essential Responsibilities:

Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position.  Inability to perform these responsibilities with or without an accommodation may result in disqualification from the position. 

• Assumes responsibility for an assigned group of patients.
• Documents patient responses to nursing interventions and prescribed medical treatments; notes all changes in physician order on assigned patients. 
• Assists physician in the examination of patients and in performing minor diagnostic procedures and treatment. 
• Obtains and monitors physiological data of patients, observes the physiological manifestations of patients and intervenes when necessary. 
• Administers medication as prescribed.
• Initiates, regulates and monitors intravenous infusions and blood products.
• Delivers patient care competently. 
• Interacts with family and patient in sharing care plan while in the hospital and at time of discharge.
• Oversees treatment provided by technicians or other service providers.
• Informs patient and family of hospital procedures. 
• Makes referral regarding patient care needs to appropriate personnel. 
• Delegates tasks to support staff. 

General Responsibilities:

• Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Graduate from an accredited school of nursing required.  Bachelor of Science (or higher) in Nursing Board Approved Program preferred

Experience: May require completion of orientation and ability to function independently in assigned specialty area prior to being assigned to this position

License(s)/Certification(s)/Registration(s) Required:  Current RN License issued by the Oklahoma State Board of Nursing, or a current multistate compact RN License (eNLC).  Current Basic Life Support issued by the American Heart Association required upon hire. ACLS (American Heart Association) required within 3 months of hire.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:  

Knowledge of professional nursing theory, practices, techniques and procedures.  Ability to organize, plan, coordinate and evaluate nursing services and apply nursing techniques. Ability to maintain good working relationships with other employees.  Good verbal and written communication skills. Ability to respond effectively to cultural and language needs of patients and visitors. Some computer skills. Ability to work effectively as part of a team providing excellent specialized care.

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