RN - Registered Nurse - Endoscopy

< p> < b> Job Summary< /b> < /p> < p> We’re working to create a national model for improving health. Today, we’re focused on bringing our region services that improve every facet of life to drive total health, inside and out. Through professional growth, quality improvement, and interdisciplinary collaboration, we’ve built an innovative culture that allows nurses to grow their skillsets, develop their practice, and leverage their years of experience to build a rewarding, lasting career with impact.< /p> < p> < b> Job Duties< /b> < /p> < p> < p> < span style="color: #4a4a4a"> < span style="font-size: inherit"> The Endoscopy RN provides primary nursing support to the physician and patient to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of the patient's condition. Provides patient education, promotes an understanding of the condition and adheres with the treatment plan. The Registered Clinic Nurse, functions in the spirit of teamwork, is accountable for the delivery of care utilizing skills learned in the clinic. Assists other team members on the unit.< /span> < /span> < /p> < br /> < p> < span style="color: #4a4a4a"> < span style="font-size: inherit"> This union role is full-time, 40 hours weekly; 8-hour shifts; rotating start times between 6: 30a.m., 7: 00 a.m., and 8: 00 a.m.; potential for every other Sunday, plus on-call rotation, which will be discussed during the interview.< /span> < /span> < /p> < br /> < p> This role will cover Pre OP, Post OP, circulator, tech and scope processing. < /p> < br /> < p> < span style="color: #4a4a4a"> < span style="font-size: inherit"> Endoscopy experience is strongly preferred. ACLS certification will be required within 6 months of hire.< /span> < /span> < /p> < br /> < p> < span style="color: #4a4a4a"> < b> < span style="font-size: inherit"> Benefits of Working at Geisinger: < /span> < /b> < /span> < /p> < br /> < p> < span style="color: #4a4a4a"> < span style="font-size: inherit"> Geisinger cares about not only its patients and members, but also about you and your family. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package to ensure that you and your loved ones can maintain good health, achieve financial stability, and excel both personally and professionally.< /span> < /span> < /p> < ul> < li> < span style="color: #4a4a4a"> < span style="font-size: inherit"> Full benefits (health, dental and vision) starting on day one< /span> < /span> < /li> < li> < span style="color: #4a4a4a"> < span style="font-size: inherit"> Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents< /span> < /span> < /li> < li> < span style="color: #4a4a4a"> < span style="font-size: inherit"> Pre-tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) and a health savings account (HSA)< /span> < /span> < /li> < li> < span style="color: #4a4a4a"> < span style="font-size: inherit"> Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage< /span> < /span> < /li> < li> < span style="color: #4a4a4a"> < span style="font-size: inherit"> 401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions< /span> < /span> < /li> < li> < span style="color: #4a4a4a"> < span style="font-size: inherit"> Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows you to accrue time quickly< /span> < /span> < /li> < li> < span style="color: #4a4a4a"> < span style="font-size: inherit"> Up to $5, 000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year< /span> < /span> < /li> < li> < span style="color: #4a4a4a"> < span style="font-size: inherit"> MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health while earning a financial incentive< /span> < /span> < /li> < li> < span style="color: #4a4a4a"> < span style="font-size: inherit"> Family-friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay and a free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones< /span> < /span> < /li> < li> < span style="color: #4a4a4a"> < span style="font-size: inherit"> Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care. Access free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools and more.< /span> < /span> < /li> < li> < span style="color: #4a4a4a"> < span style="font-size: inherit"> Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life and pet and legal insurance< /span> < /span> < /li> < /ul> < br /> < p> < span style="color: #4a4a4a"> < b> < span style="font-size: inherit"> Job Duties: < /span> < /b> < /span> < /p> < ul> < li> < span style="color: #4a4a4a"> < span style="font-size: inherit"> ​Triages patient sick calls to facilitate appropriate treatment plan with providers.< /span> < /span> < /li> < li> < span style="color: #4a4a4a"> < span style="font-size: inherit"> Obtains and documents patient medical history, chief complaint, vital signs, and provides basic medical data base for provider, and prepares patient for examinations.< /span> < /span> < /li> < li> < span style="color: #4a4a4a"> < span style="font-size: inherit"> Oversees chart checks insuring that all patient completed testing is available for provider visit.< /span> < /span> < /li> < li> < span style="color: #4a4a4a"> < span style="font-size: inherit"> Assists providers in procedures as directed by provider to facilitate accurate diagnosis and treatment.< /span> < /span> < /li> < li> < span style="color: #4a4a4a"> < span style="font-size: inherit"> Collects and prepares laboratory specimens and completes associated paperwork to expedites laboratory studies with maximum accuracy and efficiency.< /span> < /span> < /li> < li> < span style="color: #4a4a4a"> < span style="font-size: inherit"> Executes and documents ongoing patient communication.< /span> < /span> < /li> < li> < span style="color: #4a4a4a"> < span style="font-size: inherit"> Provides instruction to ensure patient's understanding of medical condition and compliance with treatment instructions.< /span> < /span> < /li> < li> < span style="color: #4a4a4a"> < span style="font-size: inherit"> Inserts, monitors, regulates and discontinues IV's as required by provider.< /span> < /span> < /li> < li> < span style="color: #4a4a4a"> < span style="font-size: inherit"> Administers medications, IV push medications, and topical medications.< /span> < /span> < /li> < li> < span style="color: #4a4a4a"> < span style="font-size: inherit"> Routinely inspects and observes condition and operations of diagnostic equipment and instrumentation to ensure proper operation and identify need for preventative and corrective maintenance.< /span> < /span> < /li> < li> < span style="color: #4a4a4a"> < span style="font-size: inherit"> May clean, sterilize and prepare instruments, according to established protocols, to ensure required level of aseposis and adequate availability.< /span> < /span> < /li> < li> < span style="color: #4a4a4a"> < span style="font-size: inherit"> Cleans and sets up procedure rooms between cases, ensures required level of aseposis, availability of appropriate instruments and equipment, and preparation of patient.< /span> < /span> < /li> < li> < span style="color: #4a4a4a"> < span style="font-size: inherit"> Educate patients on all aspects of medication and treatments as appropriate.< /span> < /span> < /li> < li> < span style="color: #4a4a4a"> < span style="font-size: inherit"> Assists in all aspects of day to day clinic activity.< /span> < /span> < br /> < /li> < /ul> < /p> < p> < b> Position Details< /b> < /p> < p> < p> Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.< /p> < /p> < p> < b> Education< /b> < /p> < p> Graduate from Specialty Training Program- (Required)< /p> < p> < b> About Geisinger< /b> < /p> < p> OUR PURPOSE & VALUES: Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities. KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves. EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence. LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow. INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation. SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, from senior management on down, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality. We know that a diverse workforce with unique experiences and backgrounds makes our team stronger. Our patients, members and community come from a wide variety of backgrounds, and it takes a diverse workforce to make better health easier for all. We are proud to be an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.< /p>