Registered Nurse - Lakeland, United States - Watson Clinic

Watson Clinic

Verified Company

Lakeland, United States

1 week ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Full time

Description

Required Education and Experience:
Graduate of an accredited School of Registered Nursing. Active Florida RN license. Minimum of One (1) year experience in outpatient endoscopy, medical surgical unit. Or GI lab. Current CPR certification.

Preferred Education and Experience:
CGRN preferred. Must obtain ACLS certification within 3 months of employment.

Essential Functions
Participates in the preparation of the patient for endoscopy. Performs the pre-admission assessment either over the telephone or in person. Provides all pre-admission policy requirements as determined by policy of organization. Provides pre-procedure instructions as necessary that may require communication with physician and his staff.

Ascertains that all appropriate data is in the patient's record prior to admission or immediately following admission and prior to procedural intervention.

Communicates abnormal and/or extensive medical history to the physician/anesthesiologist as soon as discovered. Maintains communication with reception areas and procedure rooms to assure efficient movement of patients and family communication.

Assists physician, nurse extender and/ or GI tech in room for procedure scheduled.

These duties are/but are not limited to:
Ensuring "Time Out "has been completed per Center policy. Assisting physician as necessary/requested. Provides Moderate Sedation under the direct supervision of the physician following Center policy. Ensures completeness of pathology requisitions and photographs as applicable.

Positions patient as indicated, paying attention to any previous restrictions of movement the patient may have that would jeopardize said position.

Assists Tech as necessary in set up of all equipment and supplies, checks video processor, printer and suction for proper working order.