Job Description

Minimum Qualifications:

• Outgoing, positive attitude toward co-employees, management, patients, visitors, and physicians.
• Ability to think critically, make logical decisions, and solve problems.
• Strong ethical and moral character references
• Proficient and respectful communication skills.
• Extensive knowledge of nursing techniques.
• One (1) year of nursing experience, preferably, in an ambulatory surgery center.
• Basic computer skills

Requirements:

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
• Active license within the State of South Carolina.
• CPR certification and ACLS certification

ESSENTIAL DUTIES, TASKS and RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Continuously assess and monitors the physical and emotional status of the patient and documents and reports per policy and procedure.
• Organizes nursing activities efficiently and effectively.
• Uses proper techniques and procedures according to accepted standards of practice.
• Addresses patient needs specific to the anticipated procedure.
• Provides comfort and reassurance to each patient.
• Maintains patients privacy and dignity.
• Work collaboratively with the healthcare team to provide safe continuity of patient care.
• Actively participates as a team member in support of the total endoscopy process.
• Supervises and directs patient care in pre, intra and post- op.