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(Bilingual in English/Vietnamese)RN PRN - Physicians Endoscopy Center-INT-26241-44567 Primary Location: United States-Texas-Houston-Physicians ASC LLC Job: Nursing - Professional Schedule: Full-time Description POSITION SUMMARY: The Registered Nurse in this area is responsible for the planning, executing, and evaluation of the pre-op/recovery process and the assessment and education of patients prior to and following their surgical procedure. RESPONSIBILITIES: Plans and delivers safe, effective pre-operative and post-operative nursing care until patient is dismissed from the center. Nursing care meets current standards of the profession, the policies / procedures of the center and is appropriate to the centers patient population. Interacts with patients, fellow employees, physicians, and other customers in a manner which encourages quality patient care, harmonious working relationships, positive customer relations, and which enhances the image and reputation of the center. Supports the centers mission by dependability in attendance, punctuality, the timely completion of care and other assignments, resource and information management, and attention to principles of quality service. - Maintains and improves skills and knowledge appropriate for position, personal growth, and for enhancement of patient care. - Assesses, plans, and evaluates the nursing care needs of the patient before, during and after the procedure. - Provides nursing care to the patient undergoing endoscopic procedures. - Participates in the care of patients receiving conscious sedation. - Carries out physician orders. - Administers prescribed medications, applies dressings, and monitors vital signs. - Assists physician during examination and procedures. - Coordinates the procedure room with respect to sterility, cleanliness, availability of functioning endoscopic equipment and supplies. - Serves as the primary coordinator of all disciplines for well-coordinated patient care. - Monitors, records and communicates patient condition as appropriate utilizing computerized documentation systems. - Instructs and educates patients and families. - Assesses and coordinates patients discharge planning needs with members of the healthcare team. - Provides age and culturally appropriate care. - Orients and mentors new staff members. - Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required. Understands and effectively implements Best Practices, Risk Management, and Quality Improvement Programs. Supports and adheres to HCA Code of Conduct, related Ethics and Compliance policies and HIPAA requirements. Qualifications Required Job Qualifications include: - Current licensure as an RN. - Bilingual in English/Vietnamese - GI experience Preferred - Surgery/Critical Care experience preferred - Current certification as a BLS Healthcare Provider. - Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing. - Customer service abilities including effective listening skills. - Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast paced environment. - Ability to perform work that requires frequent standing, bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling, moving, lifting of patients and/or equipment up to 50 pounds.
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