RN - Motility Digestive Health Procedures

Company: CARLE
Location: Weldon
Posted on: May 28, 2023

Job Description:

The Motility Registered Nurse (RN) is a professional caregiver who assumes responsibility for patients undergoing testing for esophageal motility, pH studies and anal rectal manometry studies. The RN will independently provide direct patient care that includes prep, testing and patient education. Works collaboratively with referring departments, motility physician and DHI providers reading and interpreting studies.

• Performs all responsibilities and duties required by unit as specific to the scope of service. Implements procedures and theories related to the specific area of practice. Maintains up-to-date and accurate documentation of nursing care provided to assure the integration of information for use by the healthcare team.
• Completes initial assessment upon patient admission and develops appropriate plan of care in accordance with unit standards and that is based on patient and family needs. Implements plan of care, nursing interventions, and patient care procedures. Modifies plan of care based upon continuous evaluation.
• Takes responsibility for patient and employee safety by reporting and/or correcting safety hazards and incidents.
• Communicates with others directly and in private when necessary to resolve issues. Offers constructive feedback to assist in the professional development of peers, and confers with colleagues to expand knowledge base. Identifies own learning needs and takes initiative to begin appropriate solution.
• Fulfills all requirements of departmental competencies.
• Performs motility procedures on select patient population.
• Operates motility equipment and performs procedure editing in preparation of physician interpretation.
• Serves as resource to providers and staff regarding motility procedures.
• Maintain procedure logs and EPIC documentation per hospital and unit standards.
• Assists DHI leadership in maintenance and replacement of motility equipment and supplies.
• Cross trains to prep role in procedure lab.

Keywords: CARLE, Decatur , RN - Motility Digestive Health Procedures, Healthcare , Weldon, Illinois