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US Digestive Health
Sellersville, PA, US
Summary
The Registered Nurse provides direct patient care before, during, and after procedures while adhering to established nursing protocols and safety standards. They are also responsible for supervising non-licensed staff, maintaining equipment, and collaborating with the medical team to ensure quality patient outcomes.
Job Description
Description
Summary/Objective
The Registered Nurse (RN) at USDH plays a pivotal role in delivering high-quality nursing care to patients undergoing various procedures. Reporting to the Director of Endoscopy Operations and Nurse Manager, the RN utilizes the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care. This position involves direct patient interaction, coordination of care, supervision of non-licensed staff, and adherence to regulatory standards and facility policies.
Essential Functions
- Deliver direct nursing care to patients before, during, and after procedures, adhering to established protocols and the nursing process.
- Supervise and delegate tasks to LPNs and non-licensed staff members as necessary.
- Prepare procedure rooms, equipment, and supplies, ensuring readiness for patient care.
- Assist with procedures as required, following physician orders and maintaining compliance with PA State Board of Nursing guidelines.
- Monitor patients' vital signs, response to treatment, and overall condition, intervening as needed.
- Administer medications per physician orders, adhering to established protocols and safety guidelines.
- Ensure proper cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization of instruments and equipment according to manufacturer guidelines and infection control standards.
- Collaborate with staff, physicians, and management to address nursing issues and interpret facility policies effectively.
- Participate in performance improvement activities, infection control, emergency preparedness, safety, and quality assurance programs.
- Uphold professionalism and confidentiality in all interactions with patients and staff.
Competencies
- Clinical expertise
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Positive demeanor and ability to work with a team
Supervisory Responsibility
This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.
Work Environment
This job operates in a professional ambulatory surgery center environment, utilizing standard medical equipment.
Physical Demands
The physical demands include standing, walking, and occasionally lifting or moving up to 25 pounds.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a per diem position, Monday through Friday. No weekends are required.
Travel
Travel between Lansdale and Sellersville locations.
AAP/EEO Statement
US Digestive Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. USDH does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities vary dependent on job location.
Work Authorization/Security Clearance
Must be authorized to work in the US for any employer
Requirements
- Graduate of accredited school of nursing, BSN preferred.
- Current State Registered Nurse Licensure
- Current BLS/ACLS certification
US Digestive Health works with world-class physicians around the Greater Philadelphia area, as well as Lancaster, Berks, and Carlisle counties, to provide all the backend services and operations management so the physicians can focus on their patients.
As an empowering resource to our physician partners and a resource to them, allowing them to focus on compassionate and exceptional care to their patients, US Digestive Health is committed connecting communities to better digestive health by providing easy and convenient access to comprehensive gastroenterology services.
By extending our network of locations and providers, we ensure that patients can be seen at the right time, in the right place, by the right provider. Our goal is to ensure that our physician partners can make diagnoses as quickly and accurately as possible in order to expedite treatment and reduce both pain and anxiety.
Company size
501-1,000 employees
Industry
Medical Practices
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Exton, Pennsylvania
US Digestive Health works with world-class physicians around the Greater Philadelphia area, as well as Lancaster, Berks, and Carlisle counties, to provide all the backend services and operations management so the physicians can focus on their patients.
As an empowering resource to our physician partners and a resource to them, allowing them to focus on compassionate and exceptional care to their patients, US Digestive Health is committed connecting communities to better digestive health by providing easy and convenient access to comprehensive gastroenterology services.
By extending our network of locations and providers, we ensure that patients can be seen at the right time, in the right place, by the right provider. Our goal is to ensure that our physician partners can make diagnoses as quickly and accurately as possible in order to expedite treatment and reduce both pain and anxiety.
Company size
501-1,000 employees
Industry
Medical Practices
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Exton, Pennsylvania
