Local Contract - Registered Nurse - GI/Endoscopy
Healthcare Staffing Plus
- Baltimore, MD
- $46.45 per hour
- Permanent
- Full-time
- 9hr x 4 during the weekday. Call requirement is 6 calls/ 6 week schedule. 1 weekend (16:30 Fri - 07:30 Mon) per 6 weeks which is included in the 6 call count. ERCP, EUS experience required.
- We have 2 procedure rooms on the unit. We do EGDs, Colons and are starting Bravo studies. ERCPs and off shift cases are done in the OR. We do a mix of outpatient and inpatient and beside cases.
- Cases done in the GI suite are with anesthesia for sedation. We average 15 cases per day.
- We currently use paper charting but are in progress of converting to Meditech.
- Implement and monitor patient care plans.
- Monitor, record and communicate patient condition as appropriate.
- Serve as a coordinator of all disciplines for well-coordinated patient care.
- Note and carry out physician and nursing orders.
- Assess and coordinate patient's care needs with members of the healthcare team.
- BLS and ACLS
- National Institutes of Health (NIH)
- Sound knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology.
- The ability to stand for extended periods.
- Strong technical skills.
- Knowledge of medical terminology
- Passionate about patient care
- Requires a minimum of two years of current RN GI/Endoscopy experience.
- Graduate from a fully accredited RN program, BSN preferred
- Active unencumbered Maryland RN license
- One year of Cerner experience
- Maintains and updates clinical knowledge and skills.
- Participates in relevant continuing education programs.
- Knowledge of and dedication to the highest patient care and provide the utmost service excellence to all patients.
- Ability to take initiative and to exercise independent judgment, decision-making and problem-solving expertise.
- A can-do, team oriented attitude is essential, as the ability to work independently and to interact easily with physicians, other managers and staff throughout the department and hospital.
- Effective interpersonal/communication, organizational, and the flexibility to handle multiple tasks.