OCOM - Sedation / GI Nurse

EVERY DAY GIVING EXCELLENCE

“Each Patient, Each Family, Each & Every Time”

Our staff is committed to creating an environment in which patients not only receive the best quality care but also the highest level of service. The staff works to continuously improve the processes that are important in meeting the needs of patients, their families, our physicians, and their staff.

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Endo / Sedation Registered Nurse opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!

Overall Responsibility: 

Plans, coordinates and oversees patient care in the endoscopy department.  Provides nursing care within prevailing national and state standards of practice and the policies of the hospital.  Makes decisions regarding direct patient care and communicates appropriate information to other team members.  May have additional responsibilities as designated by the clinical nurse manager, which include, but are not limited to, providing patient care in other perioperative departments, serving on committees, participating in QA/Performance Improvement audits and projects.  Maintains aseptic environment during procedures.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

1. Knows and adheres to policies of the hospital and demonstrates fiscal responsibility.
2. Follows standards, policies, procedures, goals, and objectives for endoscopic nursing care according to accepted standards.
3. Plans, implements, and evaluates nursing care for patients of all ages based on individual, specific patient needs and according to physician’s orders.
4. Secures missing data and other patient care needs. Documents care appropriately and fully.
5. Maintains and demonstrates current skills and knowledge in IV therapy, medication administration and effects, proper care of specimens, patient assessment, airway maintenance, arrhythmia detection and treatment, patient teaching, emotional/social support of patients and families and other needed clinical competencies.
6. Enacts patient and family hospital care, including a wellness-hospital approach to care.
7. Remains calm and functions as a team member during times of stress and crisis situations.
8. Seeks involvement in activities that promote professional growth and behavior.
9. Actively participates on appropriate committees and QA/PI activities.
10. Follows OSHA and other standards for protection against blood borne pathogens.

Benefits:

At OCOM we recognize our staff as our number one asset, and are proud to offer them:

• • Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
  • Company Paid Life Insurance policy for employee with option to purchase additional coverage for employee, spouse and/or dependents.
  • Company Paid Long Term Disability.
  • Company Paid AD&D insurance.
  • Short Term Disability available for purchase.
  • 401(k) with a generous match.
  • 7 paid holidays.
  • High competitive salaries with bonuses and incentives.
  • Generous PTO accrual program and personal days.
  • FSA & HSA programs.
  • License/Education Reimbursement.
  • Weekends and holidays off.
  • Employee Discount Program on travel, shopping, daycare, and much more.
  • Incredible Work-Life balance.

Licensure and Certification: 

1. Graduate of an approved school of nursing.
2. Currently licensed in the state of Oklahoma.
3. BLS certification required within 30 days of hire date.
4. ACLS/PALS, if not current, required within 6 months of hire.
5. ACLS training required, ACLS training required prior to monitoring sedation.

Experience Required: 

1. Must have minimum 1 year experience in sedation
2. One year experience in ICU, endoscopic, OR or PACU setting required. 
3. Demonstrates clinical competency, leadership, and teaching capabilities