PRN Registered Nurse - Ballantyne ASC

PRN Registered Nurse - Ballantyne ASC

General Job Summary: The Registered Nurse provides professional nursing care through skillful assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation in accordance with policies and procedures under the supervision of the Administrator, Nursing Supervisor.  The Registered Nurse assists in maintaining a safe work environment and performs all related job responsibilities in a safe manner.  The Registered Nurse maintains clinical and professional competency as appropriate to the ages, developmental stages and special needs of the patients served.

(This is a PRN position that will support the Gastroenterology ASC team at Ballantyne, as needed, Monday to Friday 6 am to 3 pm) 

Primary Job Responsibilities/Tasks may include, but not limited to:  

• Performs nursing care for the comfort and wellbeing of the patient.  Performs and/or assists with procedures. 
• Administers medication. 
• Performs basic nursing assessment. Obtains necessary information to plan, implement and evaluate nursing care.  Documents a current clinical picture and records designated information in the patient record.
• Utilizes verbal and non-verbal communication in interactions with patients, families, visitors, physicians, and nursing personnel.  Conveys relevant information to next caregiver.  Provides and assesses effectiveness of patient and family education.
• Participate with performance improvement activities.
• Maintains current BLS/ACLS certification. 
• Attends staff meetings and in-services.  Reads minutes and signs rosters for meetings missed. 
• Participates in department in-service education program.
• Ensures the presence of all necessary supplies, instruments and equipment prior to each case. 
• Monitors the environment and personnel in the procedure room to maintain the sterile field, as applicable.  Assesses equipment prior to use to ensure functional integrity and safety.
• Complete patient’s record with accurate documentation; completes procedure supply charges accurately.
• Assures proper handling and distribution of specimens.  Documents specimens completely and accurately. Maintains specimen logbook.
• Participate in the Risk Management Program by identifying and reporting adverse incidents, and completing annual Risk Management education
• Participating in orientation of new employees and other appropriate duties as assigned.

• RN degree. Completion of nursing training from an accredited school of nursing. BSN preferred.
• Current state registered nurse license.
• Current BLS certificate. 
• Maintain American Heart Association or American Red Cross BLS / ACLS certification.
• Completion of Hepatitis B Vaccine and Flu Vaccine Form will be required.  Candidate may decline vaccination through declination form or may provide record of vaccination from previous employer.
• Completion of TB test will be required.

Experience:

• Prior Gastroenterology/Surgical RN experience (one year minimum) preferred.
• E.H.R. utilization
• Serving customers in person and on the phone

Physical Requirements:

• Work requires walking, standing, sitting, lifting, reaching, stooping, bending, pushing and pulling.
• Must be able to lift and support the weight of 35 pounds in handling patients, medical equipment and supplies.
• Must speak English in good, understandable terms.
• Intact sense of sight, hearing, smell and touch.  Finger dexterity.
• Critical thinking and ability to concentrate.
• Must be able to respond quickly to changes in patient and/or unit conditions.
• Must be able to function in a fast-paced ASC setting.