Registered Nurse - Endoscopy

Job Description

• Plan, implement and evaluate the peri-procedure nursing care given to patients, undergoing endoscopic procedures, is effective and in an organized manner.     
• Adheres strictly to the ‘TIME OUT’ procedure
• Competent in monitoring of patients during and post sedation / anesthesia
• Ensure that patients recovering from anesthesia receive optimum care and is able to demonstrate complete knowledge in the usage of Aldrete scoring
• Maintain and update all relevant patient documentation / medical records as per hospital policy and procedure.
• Responsible for proper storage, disinfection and utilization of the endoscopic scopes and its accessories
• Responsible for maintaining inventory checklist of medications including high alert medications and narcotics as per hospital policy
• Responsible for maintaining inventory checklist of Hazmat items including MSDS as per hospital policy
• Follows the reporting mechanisms / chain of command in the nursing services department. All patient care issues shall be correctly and promptly reported.
• Demonstrates an economical approach to the utilization of equipment’s and supplies while assisting the head nurse to maintain an appropriate ward stock.
• Demonstrates sound knowledge and participates in fire safety, patient safety, infection control and the other necessary precautions as per hospital policy 
• Takes responsibility for professional clinical practice and is actively involved in updating and continuing education.
• Takes responsibility for the unit in the absence of the Head Nurse as assigned 
• Demonstrates strict adherence to all hospital policies and procedures
• Carries out other duties as instructed by the Nursing Shift Supervisor / Nursing Director.