Acute Care Hybrid RN Endoscopy - Endoscopy - FT - Day

stormontvail; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Stormont Vail Health is seeking an RN or Endoscopy Technician to support the endoscopy department in a fast-paced setting. The role includes pre-, intra-, and post-procedure patient care, room setup, and equipment preparation.

Responsibilities include assisting physicians, managing sedation under supervision, and ensuring stringent infection control and documentation standards are met. A BSN is preferred, with experience in endoscopy and disinfection practices valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing or RN licensure as required by department.
• Experience in a procedural endoscopy area is preferred.
• Proficiency with high-level disinfection practices and instrument processing.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care per the state's nurse practice act.
• Administer medications and treatments per nursing standards.
• Assess patients and plan care for pre, intra, and post-procedure stages.
• Prepare rooms and endoscopes for patient use; assist during procedures.
• Document accurately in patient records and department systems.
• Troubleshoot GI equipment and assist physicians and staff as needed.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Safety awareness

Legal compliance

Psychomotor skills

Education

BSN preferred

Tools

GI software

Endoscopy equipment

Job description

Position Status: Full time Shift: First Shift (Days - Less than 12 hours per shift) (United States of America) Hours per week: 40

Job Information

Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

A Brief Overview

Possesses ability to function in an RN or Endoscopy Technician capacity based on needs of the department. Working as an RN: Assumes responsibility and accountability for all care rendered to SV Endoscopy patients. Assesses all patients entering their care, validates information on the patient chart/history and provides care throughout all phases of the endoscopy process (pre-procedure, intra-procedure & post-procedure). Additionally, facilitates intra-procedural sedation as directed by physician for pulmonology patients. Working as an Endoscopy Technician: Assists physician during procedures. Possesses knowledge of endoscopic equipment and procedures performed. Assures endoscopic equipment is in good working order. Able to perform all necessary elements of cleaning, high level disinfection and scope reprocessing per department policy and procedures. Responsible for room set-up, turn-over and organization of endoscopic suites. Will prepare the rooms and endoscopes for patient use and participate per departmental and organization policies regarding pathology, specimen collection, specimen logging, and documentation as directed. At all times will strive to work in harmony with GI physicians, anesthesia, other department staff members, pulmonology and ancillary departments. The delivery of professional nursing care at Stormont Vail Health is guided by Jean Watson's Theory of Human Caring and the theory of Shared governance, both of which are congruent with the mission, vision, and values of the organization.

Education Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree Bachelors of Science: Nursing (BSN) Preferred

Experience Qualifications

• previous experience working in a procedural area Preferred
• previous experience completing Endoscopy technician duties in a hospital setting Preferred
• previous experience and knowledge of high-level disinfection practices Preferred

Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrates awareness and sensitivity to rights of patient/significant other, as identified within the institution.
• Demonstrates awareness and application of safety issues as identified within the institution.
• Demonstrates awareness of legal issues in all aspects of patient care and departmental functioning. Strives to manage situations in a manner, which minimizes risk to the patient and the institution.
• Demonstrates competency in selected psychomotor skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively using verbal, non-verbal and written methods.
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations related to medication administration and equipment calibration.

Licenses and Certifications

• Registered Nurse - KSBN A multistate license with the ability to practice within the State of Kansas is also accepted. Required
• Basic Life Support - BLS may be required depending on the department within 90 days of hire date.
• Other RQI's maybe required depending on the department, within 90 days of hire date.

What you will do

Provides direct patient care as defined within the scope of the state's nurse practice act. Performs assessment/data collection in an ongoing and systematic manner. Administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with nursing standards. Formulates a prioritized and goal directed plan of care which is based on patient's presenting problems and projected outcomes.

Performs efficiently in emergent patient situations following established standard of care. Practices effective problem identification and resolution as a method of sound decision making. Seeks validation of knowledge base, skill level, and decision making and asks for guidance in areas of question.

Greets patients and prepares them for provider examination.

Instructs patient and family regarding planned procedure, medications, collection of samples/tests and treatment instructions.

*Demonstrates self-directed learning when necessary to meet own professional development

Functions to establish priorities of patient care based on essential patient needs and available unit resources of time, personnel, equipment and supplies. Prepares equipment and aids provider or other staff during treatment, examination and testing of patients. Evaluates the effectiveness of the health care process in meeting outcomes.

Documents in patient and department records in a timely, accurate and concise manner according to department and organizational standards and expectations.

• Assists the physician and circulating RN before, during and after diagnostic and therapeutic procedures with required tasks such as (biopsy, polypectomy, abdominal pressure, banding, dilation, ultrasounds, specimen collection, etc.)
• Technically competent to trouble-shoot the processor tower, and associated machines (i.e. lithotripsy, spyglass, EUS, APC, etc.), GI software program issues and automated endoscopic re