Gastroenterology (GI) Registered Nurse (Santa Barbara Endoscopy Center) - Surgical Care Affiliates in Santa Barbara, California For Sale

Surgical Care Affiliates (S.C.A) was launched in xxxx and we operate 185 surgical facilities, including surgery centers, surgical hospitals, and hospital surgery departments, in 34 states. We employ approximately 5,000 teammates and more than 7,500 physicians perform procedures in SCA facilities each year. More than 2,000 of these physicians, along with 45+ leading health systems are partnered with us. S.C.A is invested in the success in changing the healthcare market place and improving service models by generating new approaches. The companyA?s mission is to care for patients, serve physicians, and improve healthcare in America. It achieves this mission by focusing on its core values of clinical quality, integrity, service excellence, teamwork, accountability and continuous improvement. Facility Description: Santa Barbara Endoscopy CenterOutpatient GI proceduresThis is a per diem position. 8 hour shift, time and day of week varies. The Gastroenterology (GI) Registered Nurse is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and coordinating patient care from admission to discharge, provides for the health educational needs of patients and families, demonstrates professional/clinical competency, and practices within the Code of Ethics for nurses and the Standards of Nursing Practice. The GI Registered Nurse is a procedural nurse who provides moderate sedation, monitoring, admission, recovery, and discharge of patients receiving GI procedures in accordance with the mission, vision, and values of the facility. Key Responsibilities:Plans and delivers safe, effective nursing care at the facility from admission to dischargeCarries out physician ordersAssesses the physical and psychological health status of patientsAssists with GI proceduresStrong interpersonal skills to interact positively and effectively with patients, family, physicians, and the health care teamGood organization, time management and communication skills to facilitate patient care.Strong ability in assessment, analytical decision making, and critical thinking.Familiarity with PCA?s and computer systems.Experience with electronic medical records preferred.BLS Certification.ACLS certification within one month of hire.Strong IV skills. IV sedation experience preferred.One year of experience. GI, PACU, Critical Care or Tele preferred. Please send resumes to:
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