Registered Nurse (RN) - Endoscopy
LifePoint Hospitals
Mcminnville, OR

SPA/Endo RN, FT, 64 hrs

$20,000 Sign-On Bonus Available Position Summary The Registered Nurse utilizes the knowledge bases of nursing education and experience in order to deliver nursing care using the nursing process according to the hospitals policies, procedures, and protocols. The RN responds to life-threatening situations with appropriate nursing interventions. The RN organizes patient care delivery by prioritizing, delegating, delivering and evaluating on an ongoing basis. Minimum Qualifications * Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. * Current RN licensure in the state of Oregon. * Obtain BLS certification upon hire and maintain as current. * Obtain ACLS certification within 6 months of hire and maintain as current. Essential Job Functions * Demonstrates knowledge and appropriate use of the Nursing Process for patients in the following age groups: Adolescents, Adults, Geriatrics. Including accurate and appropriate assessments and reassessments following the Standards of Care for Endoscopy Unit. * Documents thoroughly, following regulatory and hospital requirements. Including updating Phase II times, procedural start/stop times and other required documentation in the EMR system. * Evaluates patients response to interventions. Evaluates patients pain level and response to medication. * Assessment should include use of the pain scale and documentation on the EMAR per hospital policy. * Assumes responsibility for clinical competency and professional development. * Independently manages patient assignment utilizing appropriate use of resources. WVMC is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer. If you have any special needs or seek accommodation to aid your participation in our hiring process, please contact us at (503) 472-6131