Category:
RN
City:
Martin
State:
Tennessee
Shift:
8 - Day (United States of America)
Job Description Summary:
Responsible for assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care designed to provide quality nursing care for the GI Lab. The RN is specially trained to assist with endoscopy procedures involving the gastrointestinal system. Employee is subject to call back and overtime as required by the hospital.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Prepares procedure rooms with appropriate equipment and supplies for procedure, checking equipment to insure proper working order.
Performs and documents initial patient assessment and develops plan of care for each patient conferring with others to promote continuity of care. Demonstrates knowledge of age specific patients and provides appropriate care.
Informs physician of patient's arrival, general condition, and pertinent physical and emotional findings.
Administers or prepares medications, intravenous fluids, blood and blood components according to hospital policy and procedures.




Ensures the proper segregation and safe disposal of hazardous pharmaceutical waste.
Assists physical performance of procedures based on knowledge of equipment and skills needed for anticipation of physician’s needs.
Knowledge of special procedures performed by G.I. Lab nurses.
Maintains proper equipment care upon completion of procedures.
Communicates information and follows department policies and procedures for admitting and discharging outpatients.
Knowledge and ability to transcribe information in permanent log and complete orders and charges on computer.
Knowledge of emergency equipment and procedures.
Assumes responsibility for following infection control policies in G.I. Lab.
Performs charge duties when assigned, delegating responsibilities to support personnel.
Assists in orientation of recent personnel to unit operation, and serves as a role model as required.
Communicates information regarding patients and unit operation to charge n

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