RN - Outpatient Endoscopy Lab
St.
Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees.
The employees of St.
Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care.
The Registered Nurse (RN) delivers nursing care for patients and through the nursing process, assesses, plans, implements, and documents the effects of care.
Works cooperatively with ancillary, nursing, and other patient-team personnel to maintain standards for professional nursing practice.
These nursing functions of the RN are carried out according to the Pennsylvania Nurse Practice Act and St.
Luke's Ambulatory Services (SLAS) and Network policies.
JOB DUTIES AND
Responsibilities:
Performs in depth, systematic assessment of all assigned patients.
Cares for patients, who are receiving moderate to deep sedation, in the pre and post procedural care areas.
Formulates collaborative and individualized plans of care and identifies expected patient outcomes, using the nursing process.
Implements, evaluates, and documents patient care interventions and effectiveness in accordance with the care plan and established policies and procedures.
Organizes, coordinates, and prioritizes patient care consistently utilizing available resources.
Functions as a professional role model and resource person providing guidance to co-workers.
Effectively reviews discharge instructions with patients and authorized personal care teams.
Follows all policies related to the procedure room functions and specimen handling.
Monitors instruments and equipment for proper functioning, removing defective equipment from service and reporting to the Clinical Coordinator.
Participates in identifying Center needs and supports Center goals and objectives that contribute to the growth of the department.
Demonstrates competency in the assessment, range of treatment, knowledge of growth, and communication skills appropriate to the age of the patient treated.
Other duties as assigned.
PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:
Sit up to 2 hours per day, 1 hour at a time.
Stand for up to 10 hours per day, 4 hours at a time.
Walk 6 hours per day, 10 minutes at a time.
Consistently lift, carry, and push objects up to 10 lbs.
Transport patients weighing up to 500 lbs.
via wheelchair, bed, and/or stretcher with assistance when appropriate.
Consistently pull up to 10 lbs.
Frequently pull up to 250 lbs with assistance when appropriate.
Frequently stoop, bend, crouch, kneel, and climb.
Frequently reach above shoulder level.
Occasional crawling.
Must be able to perceive attributes of an object through touch.
Frequently finger and handle objects.
Occasionally firmly grasp, twist, and turn objects with hands and fingers.
Must be able to hear as it relates to general, near, and far conversations and equipment alarms.
Must be able to see as it relates to general vision, near, far, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and visual monotony (e.
g.
, computer screen).
EDUCATION:
Graduate of a professional nursing program.
Registered Nurse with current license to practice in the state of Pennsylvania or seeking licensure through endorsement.
TRAINING AND
Experience:
Demonstrated clinical knowledge in area to be managed.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Current BLS and ACLS certifications required.
PALS certification required for St.
Luke's Endoscopy Center - Buxmont.
Basic computer skills.
Please complete your application using your full legal name and current home address.
Be sure to include employment history for the past seven (7) years, including your present employer.
Additionally, you are encouraged to upload a current resume, including all work history, education, and/or certifications and licenses, if applicable.
It is highly recommended that you create a profile at the conclusion of submitting your first application.
Thank you for your interest in St.
Luke's!!St.
Luke's University Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Recommended Skills Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (Acls) Basic Life Support Certified Nurse Practitioner Clinical Works Communication Computer Networks Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees.
The employees of St.
Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care.
The Registered Nurse (RN) delivers nursing care for patients and through the nursing process, assesses, plans, implements, and documents the effects of care.
Works cooperatively with ancillary, nursing, and other patient-team personnel to maintain standards for professional nursing practice.
These nursing functions of the RN are carried out according to the Pennsylvania Nurse Practice Act and St.
Luke's Ambulatory Services (SLAS) and Network policies.
JOB DUTIES AND
Responsibilities:
Performs in depth, systematic assessment of all assigned patients.
Cares for patients, who are receiving moderate to deep sedation, in the pre and post procedural care areas.
Formulates collaborative and individualized plans of care and identifies expected patient outcomes, using the nursing process.
Implements, evaluates, and documents patient care interventions and effectiveness in accordance with the care plan and established policies and procedures.
Organizes, coordinates, and prioritizes patient care consistently utilizing available resources.
Functions as a professional role model and resource person providing guidance to co-workers.
Effectively reviews discharge instructions with patients and authorized personal care teams.
Follows all policies related to the procedure room functions and specimen handling.
Monitors instruments and equipment for proper functioning, removing defective equipment from service and reporting to the Clinical Coordinator.
Participates in identifying Center needs and supports Center goals and objectives that contribute to the growth of the department.
Demonstrates competency in the assessment, range of treatment, knowledge of growth, and communication skills appropriate to the age of the patient treated.
Other duties as assigned.
PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:
Sit up to 2 hours per day, 1 hour at a time.
Stand for up to 10 hours per day, 4 hours at a time.
Walk 6 hours per day, 10 minutes at a time.
Consistently lift, carry, and push objects up to 10 lbs.
Transport patients weighing up to 500 lbs.
via wheelchair, bed, and/or stretcher with assistance when appropriate.
Consistently pull up to 10 lbs.
Frequently pull up to 250 lbs with assistance when appropriate.
Frequently stoop, bend, crouch, kneel, and climb.
Frequently reach above shoulder level.
Occasional crawling.
Must be able to perceive attributes of an object through touch.
Frequently finger and handle objects.
Occasionally firmly grasp, twist, and turn objects with hands and fingers.
Must be able to hear as it relates to general, near, and far conversations and equipment alarms.
Must be able to see as it relates to general vision, near, far, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and visual monotony (e.
g.
, computer screen).
EDUCATION:
Graduate of a professional nursing program.
Registered Nurse with current license to practice in the state of Pennsylvania or seeking licensure through endorsement.
TRAINING AND
Experience:
Demonstrated clinical knowledge in area to be managed.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Current BLS and ACLS certifications required.
PALS certification required for St.
Luke's Endoscopy Center - Buxmont.
Basic computer skills.
Please complete your application using your full legal name and current home address.
Be sure to include employment history for the past seven (7) years, including your present employer.
Additionally, you are encouraged to upload a current resume, including all work history, education, and/or certifications and licenses, if applicable.
It is highly recommended that you create a profile at the conclusion of submitting your first application.
Thank you for your interest in St.
Luke's!!St.
Luke's University Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Recommended Skills Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (Acls) Basic Life Support Certified Nurse Practitioner Clinical Works Communication Computer Networks Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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