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Clinical Supervisor - IssaquahGastro
SwedishMedicalCenter has an outstanding opportunity for an experienced nurse leader at our new state-of-the-art facility in Issaquah, a 175-bed hospital opening its doors beginning with outpatient services, in July 2011.. The selected candidate will work closely with the Manager of Perioperative & Interventional Services to help organize, plan, and oversee patient care delivery for both inpatient and outpatient gastro procedures in our beautiful new facilities on the Eastside!
This is a full time position at our Issaquah Campus in Issaquah. This position is eligible for our full suite of employee benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, generous 401(k) plan, commuter programs, and continuing education assistance.
Responsibilities
Responsible for coordinating patient care and nursing service activities consistent with the mission, vision and values of the organization. Supervises the gastro clinical staff. Responsible for both the outpatient and inpatient gastro procedural areas. Directs the professional nursing care for patients in assigned area. Assesses plans, evaluates and documents the Nursing process in the assigned unit as needed.
Qualifications
Education: Nursing Baccalaureate degree from an accredited school of nursing required. Applicants without a BSN may be considered at the discretion of the Director of Perioperative Services. The applicant must begin actively pursuing a BSN within two years of hire. Graduate from an accredited school of nursing required.
Licensures/Certifications: Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of Washington. Current BLS certification.
Experience and Skills: Minimum of 5 years of relevant clinical experience with demonstrated clinical knowledge and leadership qualities. At least two years of supervisory or charge experience preferred.
Ability to operate, or learn to operate, unit-specific equipment as outlined in defined competencies. Proficient in planning, coordinating, and reviewing operating room activities reporting to this position. Includes input into and adherence to annual operating and capital budgets. Excellent interpersonal communication skills. Excellent customer service skills and attitude. Acts within department policies and procedures under minimal supervision from the Manager. Able to exercise considerable discretion in managing daily workload and staffing within budget and standard of care.
Meets criteria of Registered Nurse. Ability to perform a wide variety of nursing functions in the surgical setting. Knowledge to perform assessments, plan patient care, provides direct care, and educates and orients families and staff. Skilled to work with a wide range of staff as part of an interdisciplinary team including physicians, nurses, and ancillary staff. Ability to communicate effectively with staff of all job categories. Able to read, write, understand and communicate in English. Must have knowledge of human growth and development to modify services to the age and developmental stage of the patient.
Closing Statement
SwedishMedicalCenter has a non-discrimination policy and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Application and Selection Process When your online application is submitted successfully, you will receive an auto-confirmation message to the e-mail address you have provided in your application. Our selection process is competitive and you will be contacted if your qualifications and our requirements are a match.
SwedishMedicalCenter is offering an exciting career opportunity for experienced Gastro nurses at our new state-of-the-art facility in Issaquah, a 175-bed hospital opening its doors for inpatient procedures and patient care in November, 2011. This opportunity is targeted to the nurse skilled in procedural care of patients undergoing a wide variety of gastro and pulmonary procedures, as Swedish offers some of the most advanced and comprehensive gastro care in the region. Nurses who work in our Issaquah Gastro department will have the rare opportunity to be part of a brand new environment and patient care team, with exposure to both inpatient and outpatient procedures.
This is a regular, hourly, 8 hour, Day shift position, 0.60 FTE, 48 hours bi-weekly. This position is eligible for employee benefits, including medical, dental and vision coverage, 401 (k) plan, commuter programs, and continuing education assistance.
We have multiple positions with these exact specifications. By applying to this posting, you will be considered for the other postings in the group of like positions. Positions with a different FTE, Shift, or location, are also posted separately.
Salary scale: Scale begins at $26.97 per hour. Placement within the scale is dependent upon years of work experience.
Responsibilities
The Registered Nurse is responsible for providing nursing care adapted to individual patient needs based on the nursing process, which includes assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. He or she is also responsible for delegation and supervision of personnel, as states above, that participate in the provision of care to ensure that patient needs and expected outcomes are met. The Gastroenterology and Special Procedures RN utilizes the nurses patient assessment skills pre-procedure, during both the pulmonary and gastrointestinal procedures. Must continually exercise infection control measures.
Qualifications
Graduate of an accredited Registered Nurse Program.
Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Washington. Current BLS and ACLS Certification required.
Experience acquired from Accredited Registered School of Nursing. Minimum of one year in general medicine/surgical experience preferred. Ability to operate, or learn to operate, unit-specific equipment as outlined in defined competencies. Automated BP, pulse oximetry and cardiac monitoring. Ability to perform with dexterity when assisting physicians with scope advancement procedures. Working knowledge of endoscopic and pulmonary scopes with various adjunct accessories. Working knowledge of and the use of proper scopes and accessories for: a) EGD – Esophagoscopy; b) Colonoscopy – Flexible Sigmoid; c) ERCP; d) Bronchoscopy preferred. Adequate knowledge to perform assessments, plan patient care, provide direct care, and educate and orient families and staff. Skilled to work with a wide range of staff as part of an interdisciplinary team including physicians, nurses, and ancillary staff. Able to read, write, understand and communicate in English. Ability to complete mathematical calculation (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, equivalencies). Must have knowledge of human growth and development to modify services to the age and development stage of the patient. Ability to perform a wide variety of nursing functions while clients are undergoing diagnostic tests or treatment for illness. Understanding of conscious sedation drugs, doses, and reversal agents. Working knowledge of the following specific nurse driven procedures preferred: Esophageal Manometry; 240 PH; Ano Rectal Manometry; PMTL; Gastric Analysis; Stimulated Gastric Analysis.
The Swedish Issaquah Campus is a 100% smoke-free environment, and employees are required to sign a commitment to uphold this policy.
Closing Statement
SwedishMedicalCenter has a non-discrimination policy and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
This position is covered by a Collective Bargaining Agreement with 1199NW/SEIU. An employee in this position is required to become a union member in good standing and successfully complete a probationary period.
Application and Selection Process
When your online application is submitted successfully, you will receive an auto-confirmation message to the e-mail address you have provided in your application. Our selection process is competitive and you will be contacted if your qualifications and our requirements are a match.
Keywords
RN, Registered Nurse, Certified Nurse, Licensed Nurse, WA License RN, Staff RN, Nursing, Nurse, Nurses, Issaquah, Gastro, gastroenterology, endoscopy, bronchoscopy, endo, GI, GI Lab, GI nurse
Endoscopy Technician - Edmonds, Washington Per Diem Position
Join our team of dedicated professionals in making a difference in our community.Swedish/Edmonds, part of Swedish Health Services.We are seeking a Endoscopy Technician to fill in for vacation and sick relief, as needed. We are located in the northern area of Seattle, nestled in the beautiful wooded area of Edmonds, our campus includes: an AcuteCareHospital and five clinics.
Under the direction of a Charge nurse, prepares all equipment for endoscopic procedures, cleans equipment properly using appropriate protocols and procedures, prepares equipment for repair and tracks repairs, and assists in all Endoscopic procedures for the proper operation Gastroenterology Endoscopic unit. Accountable for demonstrating knowledge of principles and practice of aseptic techniques, and all Quality assurance activities related to infection control and disinfection/sterilization of endoscopic equipment.
Qualifications:The minimum qualifications listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and abilities needed to perform this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.
Education/Training and License/Certification: HS graduate or GED required.Current Nursing Assistant Cert (NAC) or Medical Assistant (MA) license/ certification, in WA State preferred. SGNA cert (Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates) preferred. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) cert required prior to hire.
Experience: 1 year experience (two years preferred) to include scope processing, scheduling procedures, computer data entry, and assisting in the procedure room.
Skills: Familiarity with medical terminology. Demonstrated ability to apply knowledge of basic patient care techniques. Knowledge of and ability to apply standard safety precautions and infection control procedures. Basic computer skills, such as data entry. Demonstrated flexibility and multi-tasking skills essential. Ability to read, write and understand English at the level necessary to perform job duties. Basic math aptitude and knowledge of units of measurement. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively communicate in English with patients, family and staff. Ability to recognize malfunctions of instruments and equipment, and to determine proper course of corrective action. Assists staff as delegated in performing patient care activities according to policies and procedures in a timely manner.
Join our team of dedicated professionals in making a difference in our community.Swedish/Edmonds, part of Swedish Health Services.We are located in the northern area of Seattle, nestled in the beautiful wooded area of Edmonds, our campus includes: an AcuteCareHospital and five clinics.
These positions will be responsible for prescribing, delegating and coordinating all nursing care through utilization of the nursing process and for meeting the unit standards of nursing practice. Assesses treats and cares for patients in a variety of age groups which may include neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult and/or geriatric.
Qualifications:The minimum qualifications listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and abilities needed to perform this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.
Education and License/Certification: Completion of a recognized program and current licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of Washington. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 30 days of hire. Additional certification required per clinical group must be provided at time of hire or within specified time frame per Swedish Edmonds policy: Endoscopy: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
Experience: Recent experience in an acute-care facility or related work experience preferred.
Skills: Demonstrated ability to apply knowledge of patient care techniques and procedures in the assessment, treatment and care of patients in a variety of age groups which may include neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult and/or geriatric. Ability to communicate effectively in English both verbally and in writing, with patients, families, staff and medical professionals. Sufficient skills and attributes required to fulfill the essential job functions as defined under accountabilities for a specific area or unit. Knowledge of and ability to apply universal safety precautions and infection control procedures. Demonstrated ability to perform the physical demands of the position, as well as the essential job functions.
