Job Information
Trinity Health RN- Endoscopy, FT - Nazareth in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Employment Type:
Full time
Shift:
Description:
Endoscopy Nursing Skills
• Wound prevention and care
• Pressure ulcer
• Arterial and Venous stasis ulcer
• Surgical wounds
• Initiates IV Therapy as per policy/procedure, taking into consideration vein condition, patient age, skin condition, patient positioning, and cognition
• Monitors and maintains venous access
• Demonstrates care and maintenance of central venous access devices
• Demonstrates ability to perform 12 lead EKG’s
• Capillary Blood Glucose Monitoring (CBGM)/Quality Control
• Provides respiratory support. (Pulse ox, suctioning, wall and portable oxygen therapy)
• Interprets cardiac rhythms and responds appropriately
• Communicates with members of the healthcare team regarding patient’s cardiac rhythm/status
• Assists patient and physician during procedures
• Follows procedural standards (SGNA)
• Sets up equipment used and changes appropriately
• Replaces and restocks procedure cart
• Phlebotomy skills
• Blood culture, T&C specimens, etc.
• Central venous access device
• Peripheral specimen collection
• Labeling of specimens
Endoscopy Equipment Use
• APC machine
• Electrocautey /ERBE
• Scope drying cabinet
• Pyxis access and weekly inventory
• OER scope washer
• Olympus toner and scope guide
• Accu check machine
• EMR documentation
• Crash cart checks and maintenance if applicable to unit
• IV Infusion pumps
• Oxygen and suction shut off valves
• Cardiac monitors:
Admits/discharges/transfers patient information
Customizes/edits/reviews patient alarms/information
Set up for invasive monitoring
Changes screen view
Hemodynamic and cardiac output calculations
Trouble shoots poor waveforms and equipment problems
Notifies supervisor/biomedical of equipment failure/problem
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.
Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.
EOE including disability/veteran