Rn - Endoscopy, Outpatient Center- Locs

Title: RN - Endoscopy, Outpatient Center Responsibilities: Applies the nursing process to assess pain, plan, implement and evaluate the care of the patient undergoing a diagnostic endoscopy. Assess physical, psychological, psychosocial and educational needs of the patient. Provides patient with explanations of procedures and treatments. Demonstrates awareness and respects all patient's rights, privacy and confidentiality. Treats all patients with dignity and respect. Assists physician with all endoscopy procedures including colonoscopy, bronchoscopy, EGD, PEG tube placement, and ERCP. Follows facility guidelines in the assessment, care and evaluation of the patient receiving conscious sedation. Follows facility policy to administer and monitor IV conscious sedation in a safe and effective manner. Documents assessment, administration and patient's response to conscious sedation according to facility policy and procedure. Monitors and documents to each intervention during the endoscopy procedure.