Registered Nurse - ASC
full-time•Altoona
About this role
Description
Clinical
- Deliver direct nursing care to patients utilizing the nursing process.
- Assess patient upon arrival at the Center and throughout entire stay at the Center.
- Prepare rooms, equipment and supplies to accommodate the patient load.
- Assist physician with procedures as needed.
- Monitor patient before, during and after procedure. Apply appropriate monitoring devices.
- Provide patient education.
- Clean disinfect and/or sterilize instruments and equipment.
- Document on all forms as required.
- Supervise activities of LPN and/or non-licensed personnel.
- Administer medications as directed by their physician under the guidelines of the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing.
Interpersonal
- Maintain open and positive communication with nursing personnel and other health professionals.
- Communicate with patients, families/significant others.
- Maintain professionalism within the center.
- Maintain confidentiality of patient and personnel information.
- Participate in continuing education programs
- Participate on committees as assigned.
- Perform other duties as assigned, within the capacity of individual knowledge and expertise.
Medical Specialty:
- Gastroenterology
Physical Setting:
- Ambulatory surgery center
Work Location: In person
Requirements
Graduate of accredited school of nursing, BSN preferred.
Current State Registered Nurse Licensure
Current BLS/ACLS certification
Minimum of one year nursing experience in an ambulatory care setting preferred.
What you'll do
- The Registered Nurse will deliver direct nursing care to patients, assess them upon arrival and throughout their stay, and assist physicians with procedures. They will also monitor patients, provide education, and supervise LPNs and non-licensed personnel.
About US Digestive Health
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Registered Nurse - ASC do at US Digestive Health?
As a Registered Nurse - ASC at US Digestive Health, you will: the Registered Nurse will deliver direct nursing care to patients, assess them upon arrival and throughout their stay, and assist physicians with procedures. They will also monitor patients, provide education, and supervise LPNs and non-licensed personnel..
Is the Registered Nurse - ASC position at US Digestive Health remote?
The Registered Nurse - ASC position at US Digestive Health is based in Altoona, Pennsylvania, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.
How do I apply for the Registered Nurse - ASC position at US Digestive Health?
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