RN ASC GI, - The Everett Clinic
Company: Optum
Location: Everett
Posted on: May 3, 2024
Job Description:
$10,000 Sign-on Bonus for E xternal C andidates
For those who want to invent the future of health care, here's your
opportunity. We're going beyond basic care to health programs
integrated across the entire continuum of care. Join us to start
Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
Under general supervision, the Endoscopy Registered Nurse (RN)
applies elements of the nursing process in the provision of
professional nursing care to all patients in accordance with
accepted standards of practice for the Endoscopy GI Lab. The staff
RN is responsible for assessing the patient's individual care needs
and developing a plan of care based on this assessment. The RN is
responsible for the facilitation of patient care delivery by
effectively collaborating with other health care providers on an
intra- and interdepartmental basis.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Planning and Coordination of Patient Care
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- Assesses the health status of the patient in order to develop
an individualized plan of care by collecting, categorizing and
interpreting data (physical and psychosocial) from documented
information, observation, patient/family interview and other health
care team members
- Develops a nursing care plan based on the assessment of the
patient that included nursing diagnosis, patient goals and nursing
interventions necessary to achieve these goals
- Implements the nursing care plan to provide optimal
individualized care for the patient
- Documents nursing activities to provide a permanent record, for
continuity of care, quality improvement and professional
accountability
- Establishes and maintains a safe environment to protect the
patient and the health care team by monitoring the patient
(physiologically and psychologically) and the environment and by
implementing safety procedures
- Coordinates support services needed during endoscopy by
anticipating and communicating patient and surgical team needs
- Communicates information to patient/family
- Evaluates effectiveness of nursing care to determine degree of
goal attainment by comparing patient outcomes with patient
goals
- Initiates appropriate behaviors unique to endoscopy
nursing
- Patient Interaction and Safety
- Identifies the patient to ensure that the patient, procedure
and site correspond
- Plans, supervises and assists with the transfer of the patient
to protect the patient and personnel from injury
- Positions the patient during diagnostic/therapeutic procedure
while maximizing patient safety and comfort
- Establishes and maintains a clean environment to reduce the
potential for infection by applying the principles of antisepsis,
decontamination, disinfection, sanitation, sterilization and
environmental monitoring
- Teaches, supervises and applies principles of aseptic technique
and universal precautions
- Organizes and coordinates supplies, equipment, and team members
to maintain an efficient, effective and safe postoperative
environment through ongoing patient and situation assessment,
priority setting, procurement of supplies and arrangement of
equipment, by teaching, directing, communicating and collaborating
with health care team members and support service personnel
- Executes nursing activities to provide life support in an
emergency situation by taking appropriate action and/or providing
direction/assistance to health care team members
- Communicates information to recovery room personnel to promote
continuity of care
- Clinical Duties
- Assesses the health status of the patient in order to develop
an individualized plan of care by collecting, categorizing and
interpreting data (physical and psychosocial) from documented
information, observation, patient/family interview and other health
care team members
- Develops and implements a nursing care plan based on the
assessment of the patient that included nursing diagnosis, patient
goals and nursing interventions necessary to achieve these
goals
- Communicates any necessary information and instructs the
patient and family to assist the patient in the achievement of
optimal health status
- Documents nursing activities to provide a permanent record, for
continuity of care, quality improvement and professional
accountability
- Evaluates effectiveness of nursing care to determine degree of
goal attainment by comparing patient outcomes with patient
goals
- Executes nursing activities to provide life support in an
emergency by taking appropriate action and/or providing
direction/assistance to health care team members
- Administers medications and other modalities within the scope
of practice as a Registered Nurse
- Participates in educational programs to enhance nursing
knowledge You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in
an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction
on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide
development for other roles you may be interested in.
Required Qualifications:
- Graduation from an accredited school of nursing
- Active Registered Nurse license through the Washington State
Department of Health
- Basic Life Support for Healthcare providers (AHA) or CPR/AED
for the Professional Rescuer (American Red Cross)
- BLS and ACLS certification is required. PALS certification
also, but may be obtained within the first six months of hire
Preferred Qualifications:
- Membership in the Society of Gastrointestinal National
Association and certification by SGNA
- 2+ years of recent endoscopy lab experience preferred.
Demonstrated advanced level of achievement of performance standards
for endoscopy nursing according to SGNA standards of care
- 2+ years of nursing experience in area of responsibility (GI
endoscopy) Washington Residents Only: The hourly range for this
role is $28.03 to $54.95 per hour. Pay is based on several factors
including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work
experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with
all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary,
UnitedHealth Group offers benefits such as, a comprehensive
benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock
purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to
eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a
career with UnitedHealth Group, you'll find a far-reaching choice
of benefits and incentives.
At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier
lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We
believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location
and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life.
Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good
health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color,
historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We
are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and
enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health
disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority
reflected in our mission.
Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: OptumCare is an Equal
Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employers and all
qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin,
protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation,
gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information,
or any other characteristic protected by law.
OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass
a drug test before beginning employment
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