Endoscopy RN

Samaritan Health Services

Salem, OR

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Acute Care, Basic Life Support (BLS), Conflict Resolution, Cross-Functional, Customer Satisfaction, Customer Support/Service, Customer/Client Research, Discharge Plans, Documentation, Drug Interactions, Endoscopy, Establish Priorities, Healthcare, Healthcare Providers, Medical Treatment, Multitasking, Needs Assessment, Nursing, Outpatient Care, Patient Assessment, Patient Care, Preventive Medicine, Quality Metrics, Registered Nurse (RN), Safety/Work Safety, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Time Management
LOCATION
Salem, OR
POSTED
Today

Summary

  • JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE
    • Provides skilled, effective nursing care to assigned patients by accurate assessment and identification of patient`s and patient`s family needs followed by appropriate and timely intervention and assessment of the effectiveness of the intervention. Plans and carries out timely and effective discharge planning. Participates in pre-procedure care planning and post-procedure needs assessments. Participates in departmental quality and safety program activities. Documentation reflects the above accurately for others on the health care team.
  • DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION
    • Samaritan Endoscopy Center is an outpatient center offering comprehensive endoscopic procedures. Our spacious procedure rooms are equipped with the most advanced endoscopy equipment available. The center offers a patient-focused environment with an emphasis on comfort, safety and thoroughness.
  • EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS
    • Current unencumbered Oregon RN License required.
    • Healthcare Provider Level BLS required upon hire.
    • ACLS required within 90 days of hire.
    • GI/Endoscopy experience preferred.
    • Two (2) years experience in an acute care setting preferred.
  • KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES
    • Patient Care: Possess the skills and knowledge needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and/or behavioral conditions. Ability to recognize symptoms, understand drug properties and interactions, and employ treatments and preventive health-care measures.
    • Customer Service: Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer service. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
    • Time Management: Ability to organize, plan and prioritize work to complete within required time frames and to follow-up on pending issues. Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously and thrive in dynamic fast-paced environments and under pressure.
    • Team Building: Ability to work, function and communicate on a multi-disciplinary team. Possess the knowledge and skills to develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with others and maintain them over time.
    • Conflict resolution: Ability to proactively resolve conflicts in a positive and constructive manner. Possess the knowledge and skills to handle complaints, settle disputes, and negotiate with others to reach mutually beneficial decisions.
  • PHYSICAL DEMANDS
    • Rarely
      (1 - 10% of the time)

      Occasionally
      (11 - 33% of the time)

      Frequently
      (34 - 66% of the time)

      Continually
      (67 – 100% of the time)

      CLIMB - STAIRS

      LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 40 - 60 Lbs

      LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 60 or more Lbs

      SQUAT Static (hold >30 sec)

      KNEEL (on knees)

       

      SIT

      LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 20 - 40 Lbs

      CARRY 2-handed, 20 - 40 pounds

      SQUAT Repetitive

      ROTATE TRUNK Sitting

      REACH - Upward

      STAND

      WALK - LEVEL SURFACE

      LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 0 - 20 Lbs

      LIFT (Knee to chest: 24"-54") 0 - 20 Lbs

      LIFT (Waist to Eye: up to 54") 0 - 20 Lbs

      LIFT (Overhead: 54" and above) 0 - 20 Lbs

      CARRY 1-handed, 0 - 20 pounds 

      CARRY 2-handed, 0 - 20 pounds

      BEND FORWARD at waist

      ROTATE TRUNK Standing

      REACH - Forward

      MANUAL DEXTERITY Hands/wrists

      FINGER DEXTERITY

      PINCH Fingers

      GRASP Hand/Fist

      PUSH (0-20 pounds force)

      PULL (0-20 pounds force)

      None specified

About the Company

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Samaritan Health Services