Endoscopy Nurse at Avenue Healthcare

Key Responsibilities

• Performs endoscopy procedures with the endoscopists considering the age-specific physiological, emotional and cognitive needs of the patient
• Perform pre-procedure assessment reviewing patient history and physical examination
• Formulate a nursing care plan to address patient care goals and ensure an excellent outcome
• Coordinate planned nursing care with other healthcare team members
• Act as the nursing team leader during endoscopy procedures
• Prepare procedure room for the patient
• Perform a pre-procedure safety checklist to ensure patient safety.
• Provide sedation care for endoscopy services as per protocols
• Document patient care activities and outcomes as per policies and procedures
• Ensure continuity of patient care during the post-procedure phase with an effective handover
• Develop promotions and publicity for the Endoscopy service in collaboration with the marketing department
• Uses equipment and departmental resources appropriately.
• Ensure financial objectives of the Endoscopy Service are met
• Patient satisfaction and confidentiality:
• Provide Monthly reports to the line manager and senior hospital management on the performance of the Endoscopy Services

Personal Specifications

• BSc. Nursing or KRN, KRCHN 
• BLS and ACLS certification 
• Must have a valid practicing license from the Kenya Nursing council 
• At least two years of experience in endoscopy procedures, including Gastroscopy, Colonoscopy, ERCP and Bronchoscopy