RN - Endoscopy

Description

At ScionHealth, we empower our caregivers to do what they do best. We value every voice by caring deeply for every patient and each other. We show courage by running toward the challenge and we lean into new ideas by embracing curiosity and question asking. Together, we create our culture by living our values in our day-to-day interactions with our patients and teammates.

Job Summary

• Provides direct patient care to patients using the nursing process in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice
  
  

Essential Functions

• Identifies existing and potential problems, and seek or implement appropriate solutions
• Performs plan of care interventions, including specimen collection and wound care
• May administer medication
• Documents patient care given
• Provides nursing care through planning, organizing, and facilitating the nursing function for assigned patients
• Monitors, documents, and communicates patient's status and reactions to interventions with RN, physician, patient, and families
• Works as an advocate for the physical and emotional well-being of the patient
  
  

Qualifications

Education

• Associates degree in Nursing - Required
• Bachelors degree in Nursing - Preferred
  
  

Licenses/Certifications

• Valid licensure in the State of Georgia as a Registered Nurse (RN) or multi state/compact RN license
• Basic Life Support (BLS)-Required
• ACLS within 6 months of hire
  
  

Minimum Work Experience

• Six (6) months of clinical nursing experience as a Registered Nurse (RN) in a direct patient care setting preferred
  
  

Required Skills

• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action