Part-Time Bronchoscopy Registered Nurse New

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Bronchoscopy Procedural Nurse

The function provides patient care through assessment and monitoring for all phases of bronchoscopic and lung biopsy procedures. Coordinate and Performance Improvement functions related to the pulmonary patient population. Assists in patient care and testing by performing nursing, technical and clerical functions associated with the Bronchoscopy Suite. Participates in clinical research studies performing nursing, technical and clerical functions.

The position includes but is not limited to, the following essential functions.

Job Description

Job Duties and Requirements:

• Mandatory Education: Complete yearly mandatory education in MyJeff Hub.
• Mandatory certification: Complete all continuing education to maintain credentials and BLS and ACLS certifications.
• EPIC: Complete all assigned Epic Education
• Maintain supply inventory: Order supplies, submit purchase requests, and maintain par levels. Count drugs and keep appropriate logs according to hospital policy.
• Scheduling: Schedules patients for procedures. Organize scheduling with physician schedules to accommodate contaminated cases, emergencies, and routine operations. Make internal and external transportation arrangements.
• Documentation and Charging: Charge for all supplies in the EMR and document in the procedure encounter.
• Patient Education: Instructs patient pre and post-procedure to alleviate fears and answer questions.
• Assist physician during the procedure: Set up and position the C-arm fluoroscope—label and process specimens. Mix and administer medications as needed, including narcotics. Monitor patient vital signs. Must be prep for cases in advance and adjust to real-time requests. Will follow universal precautions when there is the potential for human blood, body fluid, or tissue contact.
• Post-procedure care: Closely monitor critical and noncritical patients after the procedure for evidence of complications such as pneumothorax or bleeding. Notify the physician and intervene accordingly. Provide a report to the next unit, who will assume care for the patient.
• Equipment Maintenance: Clean and maintain all equipment associated with the Bronchoscopy Suite. Prepare scopes for cleaning using the pre-clean method, and clean scopes according to equipment specifications. Report equipment malfunctions and preventive maintenance schedules to the Biomedical Department.
• Departmental Onboarding: Precept new hires to work independently in the Bronchoscopy suite.
• Education: Presents and attends in-service programs and conferences regarding patient care and techniques associated with therapeutic and diagnostic procedures. Trains all staff in procedures and techniques in the unit. Serves as a trainer for the “train the trainer program.”
• Demonstrates accountability and collaborative practice with co-workers, other disciplines, and departments.
• Works collaboratively with all hospital services to accomplish daily work and maintain an environment of excellence.
• Identifies potential conflict situations and facilitates resolution using established communication channels.
  
  

Schedule Commitment

Schedules are available 6 weeks in advance. The work schedule commitment for this position requires the following:

• Must be able to work 2 - 10 hr shifts
• Must be able to work 20 hrs on a weekly basis
• Holiday commitment consists of 1 holiday per season
  
  

As a valued member of the team, you will be eligible to receive our total rewards package which includes:

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, & Vision Plans
• Retirement Plans
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Voluntary benefits
• Health Coaching, Commuter Discounts, Day Care Services, etc.
  
  

Work Shift

Workday Day (United States of America)

Worker Sub Type

Regular

Employee Entity

Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals, Inc.

Primary Location Address

132 S 10th Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University, home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health, nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.

Jefferson is committed to providing equal educa­tional and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.

Benefits

Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts. Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service. All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.

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