Registered Nurse, Endoscopy and Same Day Surgery Pre/Post

No overnights, weekends, holidays or call! Competitive Salary and great Benefits. 2-3 years relevant experience preferred. Endoscopy Nurses help perform endoscopic procedures to diagnose and treat health issues. Their duties include preparing patients for procedures, assisting the doctor performing the test, and delivering patient care during recovery. The key responsibilities of an Endoscopy Nurse are to help ensure endoscopies are performed safely and properly and patients remain comfortable before, during and after procedures. This person will also be trained to work in Preop and Recovery for Same Day Surgery patients. Essential Duties and Responsibilities : These responsibilities are fundamental to the performance of the job that include but are not limited to the following. Other duties may be assigned. Communicates appropriately with peers, management and physicians, patients and patient’s family members. Participates in the facility nursing practice activities and projects for improvement in patient care practices. Complies with the established nursing care standards, protocols, policies and procedures as described in the facilities policies and procedures. Participates in the center’s staff meetings and in-services offered. Maintains CEU as required by State and center’s policies. Demonstrates competence in admitting, recovering patients for regional, local, IV conscious sedation and general anesthesia for pediatric, adolescent, adult and elderly patients. Demonstrates competency in admission process through discharge process of the patient. Participates in the education/orientation of patient, family and colleagues. Demonstrates competency in preparing and administrating medication. Demonstrates competency in teaching patients, family member or significant others in the pre-op through discharge processes. Providing of professional nursing care at all times to the patients, families and customers, making every effort to remain flexible, cooperative, compassionate and supportive to their needs. Serves as a liaison between the patient and physician. Assisting in the duties of stocking, cleaning and inventory of the department. Serves as a patient advocate. Assumes responsibility for personal and professional growth and development Uses the nursing process and team approach to consistently assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care to meet patient needs. Delegates nursing care activities to and monitors care given by appropriate care team members in accordance with patient needs and the personal/professional capabilities and qualifications. Documents care provided according to the policies and procedures of the facility. QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: has a high school education and/or has an equivalent. Graduate of an accredited nursing school, with two years related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Current nursing license from the State of Iowa. Has obtained or will obtain within 6 months of employment CPR, ACLS, and PALS certifications. LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read and interpret documents such as physician orders, laboratory results, safety rules, operating and technical instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. REASONING ABILITY: Ability to apply common sense understanding to perform detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations. Promotes a positivity within the facility, including cooperation and communication between the departments STANDARDS OF EMPLOYMENT : All employees must meet the following standards. Attends all mandatory education programs and can describe his/her responsibilities related to general safety and regulatory compliance. Attends all required department-specific education and training programs and can describe his/her responsibilities related to department safety and specific job‑related hazards. Follows the hospital exposure control plans/blood borne and airborne pathogens. Attire is professional, neat, clean, and appropriate for the work environment. Wears proper identification while on duty. Maintains confidentiality of all facility and patient information at all times as observed by peers and management. Reports to work on time and meets acceptable standard for attendance. Attends the designated minimum of staff meetings and all mandatory meetings, read and initial minutes as requested for all staff meetings, and participates in committees as requested. Job Type: Full-time Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee discount Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Medical Specialty: Gastroenterology Perioperative Care Physical Setting: Ambulatory surgery center Outpatient Experience: Nursing: 2 years (Preferred) License/Certification: Nursing license (Required) Work Location: In person