Registered Practical Nurse (Endoscopy - M2)

OVERVIEW

Registered Practical Nurses (RPNs) possess a defined body of knowledge, clinical skills, and procedural skills and professional attitudes, which are directed to effective patient and family-centered care. RPNs apply these competencies to collect and interpret information, make appropriate nursing clinical decisions, and carry out therapeutic nursing interventions. In collaboration with the Registered Nurse (RN), RPNs apply these competencies within the boundaries of their knowledge, skill, judgment,personal expertise, the healthcare setting and the patient's preferences. The role is guided by code of ethics and a commitment to clinical competence, their care is characterized by up-to-date, resource-efficient clinical practice as well as with effectivecommunication in partnership with patients and families. Under the direction of a RN, assists and scrubs for ambulatory procedures which includes and not limited to Endoscopy, Urology, and Minor Surgery....