Per Diem Nurse - Endoscopy Center

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is ranked the nation's top hospital for cancer care by U.S. News & World Report's "Best Hospitals." MD Anderson's mission is to eliminate cancer in Texas, the nation and the world through exceptional programs that integrate patient care, research and prevention. Our mission also includes education for undergraduate and graduate students, trainees, professionals, employees and the public.

Oncology nursing excellence is a central pillar in MD Anderson's worldwide reputation for cancer care. As a Magnet Recognized hospital, we provide our patients with excellent oncology nursing care. Our values are caring, integrity and discovery.

KEY FUNCTIONS - Endoscopy Clinical Nurse

Utilizes the nursing process and nursing standards to anticipate, prevent and manage actual/potential patient problem in the Endoscopy setting.
Identifies and participates in problem identification and resolution for patients, families and team.
Serves as a patient advocate.

Communicate regularly and effectively with MD, Endoscopy Technologists, PSC and leadership members.

Participate in activities to increase and improve knowledge, nursing and Endoscopy skills.

Mentors technical, new and clerical staff.

Carries out charge nurse responsibilities in the absence of Assistant Nurse Manager.

Documents according to MDACC and JCAHO standards.

Reconciles allergy and mediation list as per policy > 95% of time.

Collaborates/Leads unit process improvement projects, and works with staff, to define problem and develop a plan.

Demonstrates competency of endoscopy procedures.

Performs procedures in a safe, efficient and cost effective manner.

Complete documentation requirements accurately and timely.

Identify and communicate problems to Assistant Nurse Manager, PC Nurse Manager and Clinical Administrative Director.
Complies with all policies.

EDUCATION

Required:

Graduation from an accredited school of professional nursing.

EXPERIENCE

Required:

One year of relevant clinical nursing experience.

Preferred:

Minimum of two years RN experience in an acute care setting.

Prior Endoscopy experience.

LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION

Required:

Current State of Texas Professional Nursing license (RN).

Basic Life Support (BLS) or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification.

Preferred:

American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS), ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) or PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certification as required by patient care area.

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