Registered Nurse Endoscopy

Registered Nurse Endoscopy (RN)

Job Description

Summary:

The RN in endoscopy prepares the surgical patient for Endoscopy Room readiness. Records and verifies medications, performs patient assessment for surgery, verifies history, starts IVs, administers medications per physician/anesthesia order, receives the patient into post op care after surgical procedure from PACU, attest to wound/surgical site and charts the status, addresses pain management of the post op patient and discharges the patient from facility to home after verbally going over the post op care instructions, return appointment with the caregiver present.

This position does have an On‑Call Requirement and is subject to department need.

Key Responsibilities:

• Documents initial nursing histories, assesses patients’ conditions per policy requirements and develops individual care plans for patients taking into consideration their physical, psycho‑social, environmental, cultural, and spiritual needs.
• Assists physicians with examinations, procedures and other processes related to direct patient care according to established policies and procedures.
• Evaluates outcomes of patient care, consults with other specialists as required and revises nursing care processes as necessary to obtain optimal patient care.
• Coordinates discharge planning.
• Monitors and records patients’ condition.
• Maintains confidentiality.
• Using an interdisciplinary approach, formulates a teaching plan based on identified learning needs and evaluates effectiveness of learning (including family teaching) as appropriate.
• Coordinates patients’ ordered diagnostic and therapeutic services.
• Communicates patients’ condition during hand‑offs.
• Performs other miscellaneous and related duties as assigned by the director of nursing, charge nurse and/or medical staff.
• Performs charge duties as requested by director, after six (6) months nursing experience and appropriate training as required.
• Rounds on patients per policy to improve clinical outcome.
• Orients or mentors new staff members.
• Listens effectively to the patient to facilitate care requirements.
• Provides first‑line customer service response.
• Follows the MUSC Standards of Behaviors.
• Other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements: Ability to stand or sit for extended periods of time; proficiency in manual dexterity and fine motor skills; capacity to lift and move patients or medical equipment; visual acuity and color perception; auditory ability; stamina and resilience; mobility; compliance with infection control protocols and proper use of personal protective equipment.

Additional

Job Description:

Minimum Requirements:
Associate’s Degree and a minimum of one year of work experience as a registered nurse;
Licensure as a registered nurse by the South Carolina Board of Nursing or a compact state;
Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification.

We are looking for energetic enthusiastic individuals who enjoy a career in nursing!

Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Health Care Provider

Industries: Hospitals and Health Care

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.

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