Are you an experienced Endoscopy or Gastroenterology Registered Nurse who would love a great opportunity with competitive pay at one of the best hospitals in the Bay Area? How does a contract opportunity at a world renown Hospital sound? Limited spots! Apply now!
About the job
Pay: $84.00 per hour!
Shift Days: Monday-Friday (8 hour shifts)
Shift Time: Day Shift 8 hours
Duration: 13 weeks initially
Location: Palo Alto, CA
Benefits
Competitive pay
Exceptional work location & culture
Health/vision/dental/life insurance
Refer-a-friend bonus*
Weekly payroll
24-hour accessibility
Personalized service
Education:
Bachelor's in Nursing from Accredited Institution (Preferred)
Certifications and Licensure:
Active California RN License
BLS AND ACLS certification issued by American Heart Association (AHA)
Experience:
0-2 years related experience in a computerized accounting environment
Two (2) years of progressively responsible and directly related work experience
2 years of inpatient intra-op experience with ability to assist during therapeutic procedures such as ERCP
Experience circulating and performing Endo tech procedures
Able to assist in the “Tech” role of these advanced cases.
Can perform Moderate Sedation
Can assist in Bronchoscopy, Transbronchial Biopsies, Endobronchial biopsies, Cardioversion/TEE, Cone beam biopsies, Epidural injections
Pain clinic procedures such as injections, blocks, blood patches, and Radiofrequency ablations
1-2 yrs of Pre/PACU gen GI/endoscopy and therapeutic/advance procedures experience.
Preferred:
Upper and Lower GI experience such as ESD,ERCP, EMR, Sigmoidoscopy, POEM, Colonoscopy, EUS - endoscopic Ultrasound and/or EGD.
Responsibilities
Creates and maintains a climate conducive to healing through being present to the patient and family, identifying and managing discomforts; providing emotional support and information; guiding the patient and family through phases of illness and recovery/passage to death and in accordance with the patient's goals and culture
Mobilizes the patient's strengths and abilities towards participation in recovery and control over plan of care.
Obtains accurate and relevant assessment data and interprets the data as normal vs abnormal. Determines nursing diagnosis. Monitors and evaluates data as frequently as needed based on stability.
Collaborates with the patient, family and members of health care team to develop an individualized plan of care. Implements nursing and medical interventions safely. Evaluates effectiveness of interventions and monitors patient for adverse responses and side effects.
Assesses a patient's and family's learning needs and readiness to learn. Teaches needed information for self-care and illness prevention. Adjusts information and expectations based on responses from patient, developmental levels, physiological and psychological condition, and cultural variations.
Teaches other staff members both incidentally and/or through formal roles such as preceptor or super-user.
Ability to rapidly grasp problem situations and respond quickly and appropriately. Identifies the need for and activates emergency protocols.
Monitors own practices and assists in monitoring others for practices related to patient and employee safety and compliance to standards and policies. Looks for opportunities for continual improvement in patient care and the work environment.
Integrates multiple requests and work expectations by setting priorities, delegating tasks appropriately, and seeking assistance as needed.
Contributes to team building through participation in unit programs and meetings; contributes to positive morale, using constructive and effective conflict resolution skills.
Learns and utilizes the available technology for communication, documentation, and locating information regarding unusual clinical situations, diagnosis, and treatments.
Contributes to the knowledge and skill of other members of the nursing staff through one or more activities such as formal or informal teaching, participation on Shared Governance groups, professional publications and/or presentations.
Attains knowledge and competence that reflects current nursing practice. Demonstrates commitment to lifelong learning.
Communicates effectively in a variety of formats in all areas of practice.
Demonstrates leadership in the professional practice setting and the profession.
Assists physicians during endoscopy and colonoscopy procedures with cardiac, vital sign and medication management.
Preps incoming patients for surgery, including but not limited to, IV insertion, pre operative oral and IV medication management, attaining consent for surgery.
Assists and monitors patients during after nerve blocks which required cardiac and vital sign monitoring, and oxygen administration.
Assists patients recovering in PACU, administering pain medications, monitoring vital signs and prepping patients for discharge.
Evaluates own nursing practice in relation to professional practice standards and guidelines, relevant statutes, rules and regulations.
About Us: Power Personnel has been working with healthcare professionals like you since 1994. We are the experts in healthcare staffing in Northern California. That’s why so many hospitals, clinics and healthcare facilities rely on us for filling critical positions. If you want competitive pay, excellent working conditions and a team that supports you, Power Personnel is the place to be!
*Refer-a-friend bonus
Did you know you can make money without doing the work? You heard that right! Refer a friend and get a $500 bonus for every referral! In order to receive the bonus, the person referred must work at least 20 shifts.
Refer via referrals@powerpersonnel.com
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