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Endoscopy Nurse (RN)

Florida Medical Clinic

Location: Tampa, Florida
Type: Full-Time, Non-Remote
Posted on: April 8, 2021
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This posting is for a Full Time Endo Nurse (RN) in our ASC Department. This position provides nursing care to patients in the pre-procedure and post-procedure period. Prior Ambulatory Surgery Center experience is a plus!  Bilingual a plus.
Keys to Success in this Role:
• Processes pre-procedure patients efficiently
• Initiates documented procedure verification process
• Identifies patient with 2 identifiers: verbally and compares armband and medical record
• Verifies consent
• Obtains thorough medical history and assesses patient
• Notifies physician / anesthesia of any medical conditions with potential for adverse outcome
• Obtains comprehensive medication list
• Verifies allergies
• Obtains pregnancy waiver signature or performs urine pregnancy test when indicated
• Initiates intravenous line
• Provides patient education
• Provides post-anesthesia care
• Ensures appropriate monitoring
• Performs timely assessments and interventions
• Communicates with physician / anesthesia pertinent issues / changes in patient condition
• Discharges when criteria met and according to physician order
• Provides documented discharge education
• Ensures Recovery Room staffing standards are maintained
• Documents in the medical record
• Notes and follows through with physician orders
• Manages medication administration according to physician order
• Conducts patient pre-procedure phone calls
• Performs diagnostic tests upon physician order
• 12 lead EKG’s
• Phlebotomy/blood draws
• Schedules additional tests as ordered
• Follows universal precautions
• Completes occurrence reports when indicated within shift of occurrence
• Retrieves and reviews documents from PENTAX dictation system, Intergy and Intergy iEHR, as necessary
• Adheres to all FMC and unit policies and procedures
• Attends and participates in staff meetings and CQI teams
• Maintains unit training requirements
Job Qualifications:
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Current Florida RN licensure
• Current BLS and ACLS
• Strong customer service orientation
• Basic computer proficiency
• Bilingual a plus!
Physical and Mental Demands:
• Normal physical ability; able to sit and stand for long periods
• Normal concentration and normal complexity of decision making
• High level verbal and written communication skills
• Above average ability to manage multiple asks simultaneously
Occupational Exposure:
• High risk exposure to bloodborne pathogens and chemical hazards