Endoscopy RN - Gilbert, AZ

Endoscopy RN PT

USPI Southwest Endoscopy and Surgicenter is Hiring a Endoscopy RN PT!

USPI Southwest Endoscopy and Surgicenter is a fast paced ASC environment committed to producing the highest quality work and experience for patients and their families. At Southwest Endoscopy and Surgicenter, we believe health and care are inseparable. Our mission is to care for every patient and their family as if they were our own. Each patient, each family, each and every time.

Job Summary

Responsible to plan, execute, and evaluate the nursing care given to patients in the Endoscopy nursing role.

Provides patient care within the prevailing state standards of practice and according to the policies of the facility.

Communicates appropriate information to other team members. Helps maintain equipment, supplies, and general cleanliness of the unit.

May have additional responsibilities designated by the manager, which may include but are not limited to providing patient care in other peri-operative departments (Pre-Op, PACU), serving on committees, participating in quality improvement projects.

What We Offer

As a valued member of USPI, your health and well‑being are important to us. We are proud to provide you and your dependents with valuable and significant benefits. USPI knows the value of well-rounded, balanced employees, which is why we offer a variety of additional benefits to help manage life's daily stresses.

• Health, Dental & Vision Coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Company Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Health Savings Account/ Flexible Spending Account
• Education Assistance

Who We Are

At USPI, we create relationships that create better care. We partner with physicians and healthcare systems to provide first-class ambulatory solutions throughout the United States. We are committed to providing surgical services in the most efficient and clinically excellent manner.

USPI is committed to, and proud of our inclusive culture. An inclusive culture, in our view, is respectful of differences and nurtures and supports the contributions of each individual, while also embracing and leveraging diversity. A diverse workforce, combined with an inclusive culture, makes USPI stronger and better able to meet the needs of our diverse patient and physician population.

Required Skills:

Education and Experience

• Must be a Registered Nurse with an unrestricted license in the state.
• Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Must have at least 1-3 years' previous experience in PreOP/PACU, ED, Critical Care, Med Surg/Tele.
• Previous experience in an ambulatory surgical center strongly preferred.
• Previous Experience with GI preferred.
• Must have current BLS, ALS and PALS
• Must possess a strong knowledge of surgical procedures and management of the surgical patient.
• Understanding of aseptic techniques and their implementation
• Ability to quickly adapt to changing condition of the patient when needed.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Knows and adheres to policies of the Center and demonstrates fiscal responsibility.
• Follows standards, policies, procedures, goals, and objectives for Endoscopy nursing care according to accepted standards.
• Maintains and demonstrates current skills and knowledge of Endoscopy procedures and techniques.
• Provides multi-dimensional care for assigned patients. Includes patient care in the pre-operative holding area, care in the Endoscopy suite, and care for the patient in the PACU.
• Maintains and demonstrates current skills and knowledge in endoscopic procedures.
• Demonstrates ability to understand the unique needs of each age group of the patient population.
• Prepares patients, equipment and room for Endoscopy procedures.
• Assists physicians with Endoscopy procedures per the SGNA guidelines. Specialized knowledge, experience and training is required for endoscope manipulation under the direction of the endoscopist.
• Demonstrates accountability and responsibility for the care of facility assets.
• Assesses the patient's physiological and psychological needs.
• Administers conscious sedation to patients that meet criteria under the direction of the attending physician while adhering to conscious sedation policies and monitors the patient to provide a safe environment during the Endoscopy procedure.
• Follows OSHA and other standards for protection against blood borne pathogens.
• Seeks involvement in activities that promote professional growth and behavior.
• Uses good body mechanics.
• Remains calm and function as a team member during times of stress and crisis situations.
• Informs Manager of applicable day-to-day situations.
• Follows employee health and other personnel and staffing policies.