Endoscopy Licensed Practical Nurse

JOB TITLE:  LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR:  DIRECTOR OF NURSING

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

                1.  Cooperative work attitude toward co-employees, management, patients, visitors,

                     and physicians

                2.  Ability to make logical decisions and solve problems

                3.  Communicate clearly and proficiently

                4.  Ability of perform any nursing duty asked

                5.  Have extensive knowledge of nursing techniques

                6.  Pass security check

REQUIREMENTS:

                1.  High school diploma or GED certification

                2.  Graduate from an accredited school of nursing

                3.  Active license within the state of South Carolina

                4.  CPR certification

                5.  IV conscious sedation training

                6.  Evidence of leadership qualities

                7.  Strong ethical and moral character references

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

I.             Communication

                A.  Communicates effectively and professionally with patients, visitors, physicians, and

                      co-workers

                B.  Documents completely and accurately

                C.  Interacts with others in a positive, respectful, and considerate manner

                D.  Conducts self as a positive role model and team member

                E.  Respects patients’ rights to privacy, dignity, and confidentiality

II.            Duties

A.  Assists the physician and/or RN in providing pre-procedure, procedure and post-procedure  

      care to the patient                     

                B.  Assists in the admission of patients to pre-procedure and post-procedure area according to established guidelines  

                C.  Implements appropriate nursing activities to provide safe and individualized nursing care

                D.  Addresses patient needs during admission to the endoscopy room, with attention to

                     requirements specific to the outpatient setting

                E.  Identifies the patient and correct procedure according to policy and procedure and

                     communicates with all members of the medical team

                F.  Provides comfort, reassurance to patient and maintains patient’s privacy and dignity

                G.  Explains procedures and care to the patient

                H.  Monitors patient condition and maintains accurate documentation pre-procedure, during

                     procedure, and post-procedure

                I.   Provides continuity of patient care by communicating with other perioperative care

                     personnel and documenting records accordingly

                J.   Assists in explaining the physician’s post-procedure instructions to patient/family

K.  Performs with competence in emergency situations

                L.  Post-procedure phone call to follow up with patient day after procedure

III.           Job Quality Requirements

                A.  Accuracy

                B.  Attention to detail

                C.  Timeliness

                D.  Organization

                E.  Leadership

IV.          Dependability

                A.  Attendance

                B.  Punctuality

                C.  Ability to follow instructions

                D.  Ability to meet deadlines

V.            Physical / Mental Requirements

                A.  Ability to stand for long periods and ability to walk

                B.  Physical strength for equipment needs and patient-care activities

                C.  Visual and auditory acuity for timely responsiveness and patient-care assessment activities

                D.  Ability to move quickly in response to patient needs

                E.  Ability to make frequent judgments and respond to routine problems

                F.  Ability to make occasional judgments and respond to disasters or emergencies, actual events,

                     or drills

VI.          Regulatory

                Abide by Joint Commission, CMS, OSHA and HIPAA regulations