Staff Nurse

Position Summary:

An Endoscopy Registered Nurse (Endoscopy RN) is a specialized role in the nursing field. This type of RN is responsible for providing care during a variety of endoscopy procedures. Their duties range from preparing patients for a procedure to post-operative care and follow-up. The Endoscopy RN is also responsible for providing education and support to surgeons and other healthcare personnel during the endoscopy procedure. Furthermore, they are responsible for keeping the endoscopy suite sterile before and after the procedure. Endoscopy RNs are required to have excellent communication and patient care skills, as well as be certified in Advanced Cardiovascular Life.

.Assist in preparing the endoscopy suite and equipment for procedures

• Provide patient education and obtain informed consent prior to procedures

• Monitor patients' vital signs and sedation levels during procedures

• Assist physicians with endoscopic procedures

• Document patient care and procedure details accurately in medical records

• Provide post-procedure care and patient discharge instructions

• Identify and respond to patients' needs and concerns during their stay

• Maintain and troubleshoot endoscopic equipment to ensure proper functioning

• Collaborate with the healthcare team to develop individualized patient care plans

• Participate in continuing education and training to stay current with best practic

We are open Monday - Friday. This position is 4 - 10 hours. Variable day off and start times. On Call requirement approximately 2 nights in a 6 week scheduled period and approximately every 7th weekend. Rotating holiday call. Must be flexible.

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Position Qualification:

• Experience in an endoscopy or gastroenterology setting

• Proficiency with endoscopic equipment and technology

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification

• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Experience with electronic medical records (EMR) systems

• Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving skills

• Current and valid Registered Nurse (RN) license

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree preferred

• Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience, preferably in a critical care or surgical setting

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills

• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team

• Flexibility to work various shifts, including evenings and weekends

• Must be able to return to the hospital in a 30 minute time frame when on call.

• Must be able to stand for long time periods, move stretchers and beds.