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INTRODUCTION

As Mount Sinai grows, so does our legacy in high-quality health care.

Since 1949, Mount Sinai Medical Center has remained committed to providing access to its diverse community. In delivering an unmatched level of clinical expertise, our medical center is committed to recruiting and training top healthcare workers from across the country. We offer the latest in advanced medicine, technology, and comfort in 12 facilities across Miami-Dade (including our 674-bed main campus facility) and Monroe Counties, with 38 medical services, including cancer care, 24/7 emergency care, orthopedics, cardiovascular care, and more. Mount Sinai takes pride in being South Florida's largest private independent not-for-profit hospital, dedicated to continuing the training of the next generation of medical pioneers.

Culture of Caring: The Sinai Way

Our hardworking, tight-knit community of more than 4,000 dedicated employees fosters an environment of care and compassion. Each member plays a vital role in our collective mission to deliver excellent healthcare through innovation, education, and research. At Mount Sinai, we take pride in our achievements, aiming to be a beacon of quality healthcare in South Florida. We welcome all healthcare professionals to join our thriving community and contribute to our pursuit for clinical excellence.

DEPARTMENT:

Job Description Summary:

Part Time - Experienced GI RN

Position Responsibilities

• Performs patient and family teaching regarding endoscopic procedures.
• Prepares the endoscopy room appropriately with the necessary medications and accessory devices.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skill in the use of accessory devices including but not limited to, hot and cold biopsy forceps, snares, bipolar probes, banding products, ERCP catheters, and guidewires.
• Evaluates, assesses and documents patient's cardio-respiratory status while undergoing moderate sedation, reports abnormal values to physician, and intervenes appropriately.

Assessment

• Performs initial vital signs and admission history to include introduction to patient and family. Assessment of chief complaint and notification of physician within 15 minutes of arrival.
• Obtains and documents a complete nursing admission assessment, including physiological and psychological factors to develop a plan of care upon admission.
• Performs and documents an accurate systems assessment.
• Responds to diagnostic data and initiates appropriate action or intervention.
• Assesses patient education needs on arrival and discharge.
• Assesses psychosocial needs specific to patient's age, growth, and development.

Planning

• Initiates a plan of care upon completion of assessment.
• Establishes priorities for patient care based on patient needs.

Implementation

• Verbalizes understanding of patient diagnosis and plan of care.
• Safely and correctly initiates and documents nursing interventions in emergency situations.
• Administers, observes, and documents intravenous therapy according to hospital policy.
• Administers medications and observes and documents effectiveness. Recognizes and reports adverse reactions immediately.
• Provides individualized instructions to patient/significant other regarding the plan of care.
• Demonstrates safe and correct use of unit specific equipment.
• Ensures that each patient's general hygiene needs are met.
• Performs pre-operative and post-operative care and instruction for each assigned patient.
• Adheres to standard precautions including hand hygiene guidelines at all times.
• Documents specific patient valuables on designated form when received and immediately arranges for appropriate storage.
• Performs dressing changes using aseptic technique.
• Collects and labels specimens per policy when ordered by physician.
• Performs bedside glucose monitoring according to policy.
• Reports all abnormal findings immediately to physician.
• Performs ostomy care to include irrigation, appliance usage, and reinforcement of teaching.
• Inserts intermittent or indwelling urinary catheter using aseptic technique.
• Administers oxygen therapy according to physician order.
• Transfers patients in/out of the GI Station in an efficient manner, by obtaining a complete and correct set of physician's orders. Completes documentation of transfer summary. Ensures appropriate completed referral forms accompany intra-facility transfers, including giving/receiving of report.
• Demonstrates safe and correct use of restraints.

Evaluation

• Documents/reports patient responses or outcomes resulting from: nursing interventions, treatments/procedures, interpersonal interactions, and patient/family education.
• Evaluates and documents patient's progress towards established goals/objectives.
• Updates/revises patient care problem list and individualized patient care standards based on patient/family responses, progress towards goals, and/or change in medical status.
• Evaluates patient length of stay and related transfer/discharge planning needs based on anticipated problems/needs, internal or community resources, and support systems.

Professional and Staff Development

• Obtains 100% mandatory hospital and unit specific inservices annually, prior to evaluation date.
• Plans, presents, and documents unit inservice as required by level.
• Documents competency in clinical skills annually.
• Attends staff meetings as required.
• Uses established lines of communication for resolution of problems and interpersonal conflict.

Leadership

• Attends 75% staff meetings.
• Serves as a preceptor/clinical resource.
• Participates in clinical competency compliance of staff.

QUALIFICATIONS

License/Registration/Certification

• Current FL Nursing License, Current Basic Life Support, and Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support required.

Education

• Graduated from an accredited school of nursing. BSN preferred.

Experience

• Level III: Min 2 years in area of specialty.

Benefits:

We believe in the physical and mental well-being of our employees and are committed to offering comprehensive benefits that fit their personal needs:

• Health benefits
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability coverage
• Healthcare spending accounts
• Retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Pet Insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• Wellness program
• On-site housing for select positions and more!

Degree Requirements:

Certification: