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Description

PeaceHealth is seeking a RN Endoscopy Clinic for a Per Diem/Relief, Day position. The salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $44.25 – $66.37. The hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to education, training, work experience, terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement, seniority, etc.

Varies Provides professional nursing care to patients in the endoscopy setting in compliance with professional practice standards. Coordinates and shares information regarding both pre- and post-procedure care and assists the physician during procedures.

Details of the position:

• Plans, implements and evaluates patient care needs in the endoscopy suite, including assessing patient’s condition pre-procedure and post-procedure recovery. Takes patient history, counsels patient, provides education, administers prescribed medications, and monitors vital signs.

• Assists physician throughout procedures. Documents patient care in the healthcare record according to established standards.

• Maintains proper care and handling of specimens.

• Recognizes emergency situations and assists in corrective action, including but not limited to ACLS protocol.

• Participates in the development of and maintains established policies, procedures and objectives; quality improvement; safety; environmental and infection prevention programs.

• Recognizes and reports hazardous equipment.

Qualifications

Education

• Accredited School of Nursing Required: Nursing.

• 1 year Preferred: Experience as a registered nurse and

• Required: Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply age specific principles of growth and development and life stages to meet each patient’s needs and

• Preferred: Endoscopy nursing experience and/or critical care experience and

• Required: Ability to provide conscious sedation

Credentials

• Required : Registered Nurse in state of practice and

• Required Upon Hire: Basic Life Support and

• Required : Advanced Cardiac Life Support

• Salmon Creek MOB - Endoscopy Lab *Must have Oregon RN license at time of hire or obtain by April 1, 2024

Skills

• Demonstrated ability to promote positive interpersonal relationships and patient/family centered work environment. (Required)

• Basic computer skills including MS Office applications. (Required)

• Effective organization and prioritization skills. (Required)

• Skill in venipuncture and administration of IV and oral medications. (Required)

• Ability to provide health education to patients. (Required)

• Adequate understanding of a wide variety of medical/surgical terminology and pathophysiology. (Required)

• Knowledge of Medicare, JCAHO & HCFA regulations pertaining to ambulatory care. (Required)

• Knowledge of actions of pharmaceuticals, sedating agents, and reversal drugs. (Required)

• Knowledge of endoscopy procedures and patient preparations, instruments and equipment, techniques, symptoms and complications, and consequent nursing interventions. (Required)

• Knowledge of basic infection control practices. (Required)

• Working knowledge of fluid and electrolyte balances. (Required)

• Thorough knowledge or and ability to implement principles of aseptic technique. (Required)

For a full description of the position, or for questions, please email KShepherd@peacehealth.org .

PeaceHealth is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers. The benefits included in positions less than 0.5 FTE are 403b retirement plan for caregiver contributions; wellness benefits, discount program, and expanded EAP and mental health program.

See how PeaceHealth is committed to Inclusivity, Respect for Diversity and Cultural Humility (https://www.thecaregiver.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/PeaceHealth-Statement-of-Commitment-to-Diversity-and-Inclusion-vFINAL.pdf) .

For full consideration of your skills and abilities, please attach a current resume with your application. EEO Affirmative Action Employer/Vets/Disabled in accordance with applicable local, state or federal laws.

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