Staff Nurse

Job Detail

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• Job Title: Staff Nurse
• Department: Endoscopy Center
• Full/Part Time: Full
• Req Number: UHS-31171

Position Summary:

The Registered Nurse is that professional who is directly responsible for care of the patient during endoscopy procedures and indirectly responsible through coordination and information sharing of both pre- and post-procedure care. The nurse will assist the physician during the procedure

Position Qualification:

Bachelors degree (BSN) or ASN

ACLS/ BLS

Current Registered Nurse licensure in Tennessee

Must have a minimum of 2 years nursing experience

Must possess demonstrated communication skills which indicate the ability to be successful at counseling and teaching.

Must display comprehensive and current knowledge of nursing theory and nursing care in the free standing ambulatory endoscopy unit.

Adequate understanding of a wide variety of medical/surgical terminology and pathophysiology, endoscopy procedures and required patient preparations.

Skilled in venipuncture.

Thorough knowledge of and ability to implement principles of aseptic technique. Knowledge of basic infection control practices.

Understanding of proper positioning techniques, and sedating agents' effects, including conscious sedation.

Knowledge of endoscopy instruments and equipment to include the use, handling and care, especially of endoscopy equipment