Registered Nurse, Per Diem Varies Endoscopy, Atlantic Health Morristown Medical Center

Job description

Responsible for working with other healthcare professionals to help treat in and out-patients in the Endoscopy Unit. Rotates through all phases of care per daily assignment. Nurse will be assigned in pre-op, intra-op and recovery areas. Monitors patients, administers medications, documents, consults with healthcare providers, educates patients and more.
Principal Accountabilities:
Perform pre-procedure nursing assessments and verify patient readiness for endoscopic procedures.
• Verify patient identification, procedure consent, allergies, medications, and required documentation.
• Provide nursing care during diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures.
• Monitor patient status, including vital signs, oxygenation, and level of consciousness, according to the assigned role and hospital policy.
• Administer medications within scope of practice, validated competencies, and hospital policy.
• Assist physicians with procedures, equipment, and specimen collection.
• Provide post-procedure recovery care, assess for complications, and evaluate readiness for discharge or transfer.
• Recognize and promptly escalate changes in patient condition and medical emergencies.
• Provide patient and family education regarding post-procedure care, discharge instructions, and follow-up.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and complete documentation in the electronic health record.
• Adhere to infection prevention, endoscope reprocessing, and patient safety standards within assigned responsibilities.
• Collaborate with physicians, anesthesia providers, technicians, and interdisciplinary team members to coordinate care.
• Maintain emergency equipment readiness and follow established emergency response protocols.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, competency validation, staff education, and regulatory readiness activities.
• Comply with hospital policies, professional nursing standards, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Promote a safe, respectful, and patient-centered environment while supporting efficient patient flow and departmental operations.

Required:
• BSN
• Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse.
• BLS certification.

Preferred:
• 2-3 years inpatient nursing experience
• ACLS
• PALS