As a
Registered Endoscopy Nurse at Chevy Chase Endoscopy Center, you will utilize your skills and expertise to provide intra-operative care to patients. You will demonstrate proficiency in acute care nursing, knowledge, and skills. Chevy Chase Endoscopy Center is an outpatient endoscopic facility specializing in colonoscopy, flexible sigmoidoscopy and upper endoscopy. We currently run 4 endoscopy rooms and perform 50-55 procedures per day. We are conveniently located on Wisconsin Avenue, with easy access to public transit with a metro station 1/2 mile away. Parking reimbursement is paid on a monthly basis for all staff.
AMSURG is a nationally recognized leader in the strategic and operational management of ambulatory surgery centers with medical specialties ranging from gastroenterology to ophthalmology and orthopedics. With more than 250 surgery centers across the U.S., we partner with physicians and health systems to deliver the highest standards of patient care and quality. Through AMSURG, our clinician-led organization is changing the face of healthcare by delivering high-quality care that puts the patient first. For more information, please access our website:
Benefits:At AMSURG, we offer benefits at the speed of your life. Our wide range of health and welfare benefits allow you to choose the right coverage for you and your family. Qualifying employees are eligible to enroll on the 1st of the month, following 30 days of employment. AMSURG offers a variety of health and welfare benefit options to help protect your health and promote your wellbeing. The benefits offered include but not limited to: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Healthcare FSA, Dependent Care FSA, Limited Healthcare FSA, FSAs for Transportation and Parking & HSAs, and a matching 401(K) Plan.
Responsibilities:- You will demonstrate knowledge of GI procedures
- You will be responsible for overseeing instrument and equipment set up
- You will update preference cards, when necessary
- Reviews patient's medical record and needs, to provide continuity of care collaboratively, with other members of the healthcare team
- Provides comfort and reassurance to patient
- Maintains patient's privacy and dignity
- Verifies planned procedure(s) with patient and discusses plan of care
- Works collaboratively with the healthcare team to prepare the procedure room according to requirements of patient, physician, and procedure, to include but not be limited to, assembling and providing properly functioning equipment, supplies, and instruments
- Works collaboratively with the surgical/procedure team to verify sterility and/or high level of disinfection of instruments and supplies according to policy and procedure
- Ensures the appropriate and safe positioning of the patient according to patient needs and planned procedure and monitors throughout procedure
- Administers medication(s) per order of physician, documents appropriately
- Monitors patient condition and maintains accurate documentation during procedure
- Accurately comprehends and interprets physician orders and direction, following policy and procedures
- Documents medical records and other forms accurately, legibly and in a timely manner, following policies and procedures
- Works collaboratively with the healthcare team to ensure safe continuity of patient care according to policy and procedures
- Confirms proper aseptic and sterile techniques are used according to accepted standards of practice
- Monitors and identifies breaks in sterile technique
Qualifications:- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
- Current state license to practice as a registered nurse
- Maintain basic cardiac life support certification and ACLS
- 2 years of experience as a registered nurse
We do not discriminate in practices or employment opportunities on the basis of an individual's race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other prohibited category set forth in federal or state regulations.We are an equal opportunity employer.