RN - Endoscopy PRN

RN - Endoscopy - PRN Weekdays

Aiken Regional Medical Centers, located in Aiken, South Carolina, is a 273-bed acute care facility providing top quality and safe healthcare to the residents of Aiken and surrounding communities since 1917. Aiken Regional Medical Centers has been ranked a top hospital in South Carolina by the American Heart Association for its treatment of heart attack, heart failure and Stroke, and most recently, coronary artery disease.

Additionally, Aiken Regional provides comprehensive healthcare services such as behavioral health (Aurora Pavilion Behavioral Health), emergency medical care (main hospital and ER at Sweetwater), orthopedic surgeries, maternity, rehabilitation services(Hitchcock Rehabilitation Services), imaging, and wound care.

Visit us online at: https://www.aikenregional.com

What do our current nurses value at Aiken Regional Medical Centers and UHS?

A safe and supportive environment that puts patient care first and values the nursing profession. One of the most rewarding aspects of working as a Registered Nurse is providing excellent care, comfort, and security to the patients and families you treat, at their most vulnerable times. You are never alone, as you are a part of a large, nationwide network of peer nurses and nursing leaders that educate the field, routinely exchange ideas, and review current topics within the industry. Having the opportunity grow, learn, and advance in your career through our Charge, Clinical Supervisor and Nurse Manager-in-training programs and nursing executive tract. We are proud of our robust continuing education options and opportunities for skills diversification and career advancement as a Registered Nurse with UHS. We want to help you succeed and grow in your profession and enjoy a sense of belonging and trust that comes through your expanding experience. At UHS, you have a voice.

The RN will provide safe, competent nursing care for patients in accordance with facility policies, standards, and philosophy. Provides professional leadership and support to the healthcare team. The concepts of Patient Centered Care will provide the foundation for all nursing care. Demonstrates Service Excellence standards at all times.

Duties:

Performs body system assessment accurately and promptly.
Recognizes and provides ongoing assessment of any change in patient condition.
Monitors, recognizes, and abnormal test results.
Assesses patient/family educational needs and expectations for cardiopulmonary rehabilitation program.
Evaluates the plan of care and makes changes to meet the on-going needs of the patient.
Evaluates the care provided by other members of the team.
Develops an individual plan of care based on assessment parameters.
Prioritizes routine and emergency care based on the ongoing assessment of the patient.
Reports abnormal assessment findings promptly.
Documents system assessment, nursing interventions, and patient response accurately.
Documents medication administration promptly and accurately.
Documents all pertinent variances from the plan of care.
Documents appropriately for transfer of patient care inter- and intra-agency. Including the current COBRA/EMTALA guidelines.
Temporarily functions as charge nurse in absence of clinical charge nurse.
Provides for care of patients requiring blood glucose monitoring.
Provides for care of patients requiring blood and/or blood components.
Provides for care of patients requiring IV conscious sedation.
Provides for care of patients requiring restraints.
Provides for care of patients requiring IV insertion, maintenance, and discontinuation.
Provides for the management of patients pre, intra, and post diagnostic endoscopy, with or without a therapeutic procedure.
Provides for the management of patients pre, intra, and post therapeutic pain management intervention.
Demonstrates an understanding of the principles of operating room asepsis.
Maintains ACLS certification.
Demonstrates an understanding of flexible endoscope cleaning and high-level disinfection.
Demonstrates an understanding of electrosurgical system operation and safety.
Demonstrates an understanding of specimen collection.
Provides for care of patients receiving patient controlled analgesia.
Provides for care of geriatric, adult, school age, adolescent, preschool, toddler, neonate/infant patients.
Provides for care of geriatric, adult, school age, adolescent, preschool, toddler, neonate/infant patients.
Performs treatments/procedures and/or cares for patients with conditions not listed above after appropriate education/orientation.

Benefit Highlights

• Sign On Bonuses for select positions
• Unlimited Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• Tuition/Certification Reimbursement after 6 months
• Culture of Excellence - Employee Recognition program
• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Clinical Nursing Ladder opportunities
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing program
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: uhsguest.com

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance, growing since its inception into a Fortune 500 corporation. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 99,000 employees. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates 28 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, 60 outpatient and other facilities in 39 U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

If you have any questions regarding this opportunity, please reach to Victoria Luciano, victoria.luciano@uhsinc.com or 803-641-5631 .

Requirements:

Education requirements: Graduate of an accredited or NLN approved RN program.

Work experience requirements: Prefer one (1) year full time or three (3) years part time in an acute care setting.

Required licenses/ certifications/courses Current South Carolina RN license or qualifying compact license. Current CPR certification. BLS and ACLS required (or obtained during orientation).

Required skills, knowledge and abilities: Must successfully pass any pre-employment assessment(s) required by the facility.

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