RN - Endoscopy - Mattoon

The Procedural Nurse utilizes a systematic approach to nursing by incorporating assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation in the practice of nursing. Provides healthcare to individuals, families, and communities within the RN scope of practice as defined by the Illinois Board of Nursing.Provides and facilitates competent health care of patients and families in area of practice. Ensures adherence to established standards of care and scope of practice.Ensures documentation of care is complete and accurate.Provides health and wellness education to individuals and groups.Acts as preceptor and supports the development of other staff and healthcare students.Provides leadership for initiatives designed to improve the quality of care or clinical outcomes.Assists Nursing Supervisor/coordinator in the development of departmental standing orders.Assist manager with functions related to accreditation & regulatory surveys including but not limited to: meeting preparation, rounding/auditing, standards research, and data collection.Maintains documentation for regulatory agencies.Prepare and maintain the annual competency checklist.Demonstrates advanced clinical care skills including advanced knowledge of care planning, resource utilization, diagnoses, and competency in patient and caregiver education.Performs advanced nursing activities, which can include assisting with procedures using conscious sedation, placement of IV''s, and administering sedation and other IV medications.Administer sedation medicationsRecovery of sedated patient post procedureCertified of procedural sedationMaintain competency in procedural sedation

Created: 2021-11-29