Acute Care Hybrid RN Endoscopy - Endoscopy - FT - Day

100 Stormont-Vail HealthCare, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Stormont Vail Health is seeking a Full-time RN/Endoscopy Technician to support GI procedures in a fast-paced hospital setting. The role includes patient assessment, peri-procedural care, and preparation of rooms and endoscopes per department policy.

The ideal candidate holds a BSN and has experience in endoscopy and high-level disinfection, working collaboratively with physicians, anesthesia, and staff to ensure patient safety and quality care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN) required or equivalent.
• Experience in procedural environments preferred.
• Knowledge of high level disinfection practices preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care aligned with GI/endoscopy protocols.
• Assist physician during diagnostic/therapeutic procedures and pos-procedure care.
• Prepare rooms and endoscopes; ensure equipment safety and cleaning per policy.
• Document patient records accurately and participate in quality improvement.

Skills

Patient care

Endoscopy procedures

Communication skills

Nursing assessments

Education

BSN (Bachelor of Science in Nursing)

Tools

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

• *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 reprocessing machines.
• Follows organizational expectations to get equipment issues resolved as quickly as possible, especially in emergent situations.
• Performs efficiently in emergency patent situations following established protocols, able to work under pressure during emergency procedures, and able to perform job duties outside of the home unit in potentially uncomfortable or emergent situations such ER, ICU, OR during procedures such as (GI bleed, food bolus, foreign body removal, ERCP, or esophageal perforation).
• Possesses ability to perform advanced procedures with GI provider, acting as their assist. Must possess knowledge of needle advancement, placement, ability to view objects under fluoroscopy guidance, in addition to extensive training and competency in all advanced procedures (whether performed as scheduled or on-call). i.e. ERCP, EUS, RUS, EMR, FNA, FNB, EGD with Bravo Capsule placement.
• Adheres to staffing and scheduling practices which includes requirement to take call, and live/or be able to respond to the hospital within 30 min. of notification for all on-call cases.
• Expected to complete any organizational and department specific learning modules/training as assigned or required specific to own job role, including quality assurance and improvement activities, reprocessing, HLD and maintenance of equipment according to infection control policies and manufacturer’s instructions.
• Demonstrates an awareness of self-responsibility for own actions, follows appropriate reporting structures, utilizes effective communication methods and skills, and formulates positive working relationships with all health care customers.
• Participates in system wide/department patient care quality improvement activities as well as standards development.
• Maintains knowledge of current practice issues related to the field of gastroenterology.
• Participates in development and attainment of system wide/department hospital goals.
• Maintains patient confidentiality and complies with corporate compliance.
• Demonstrates cost effectiveness in the use of supplies and equipment.
• Attends regularly scheduled meetings and participates in committees as requested.
• Participates in clinical education activities.
• Assist in education of new staff members and nursing students.

Required for All Jobs

Complies with all policies, standards, mandatory training and requirements of Stormont Vail Health Performs other duties as assigned Patient Facing Options Position is Patient Facing Remote Work Guidelines Workspace is a quiet and distraction-free allowing the ability to comply with all security and privacy standards. Stable access to electricity and a minimum of 25mb upload and internet speed. Dedicate full attention to the job duties and communication with others during working hours. Adhere to break and attendance schedules agreed upon with supervisor. Abide by Stormont Vail’s Remote Worker Policy and will review and acknowledge the Remote Work Agreement annually.

Remote Work Capability

On-Site; No Remote Scope No Supervisory Responsibility No Budget Responsibility

Physical Demands

• Balancing: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Carrying: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Climbing (Ladders): Rarely less than 1 hour
• Climbing (Stairs): Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Crawling: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Crouching: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination: Frequently 3-5 Hours
• Feeling: Frequently 3-5 Hours
• Grasping (Fine Motor): Frequently 3-5 Hours
• Grasping (Gross Hand): Frequently 3-5 Hours
• Handling: Frequently 3-5 Hours
• Hearing: Frequently 3-5 Hours
• Kneeling: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Lifting: Frequently 3-5 Hours
• Operate Foot Controls: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Pulling: Frequently 3-5 Hours
• Pushing: Frequently 3-5 Hours
• Reaching (Forward): Frequently 3-5 Hours
• Reaching (Overhead): Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Repetitive Motions: Frequently 3-5 Hours
• Sitting: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Standing: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Stooping: Continuously greater than 5 hours
• Talking: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Walking: Continuously greater than 5 hours

Working Conditions

• Burn: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Chemical: Frequently 3-5 Hours
• Combative Patients: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Dusts: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Electrical: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Explosive: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Extreme Temperatures: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Infectious Diseases: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Mechanical: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Needle Stick: Frequently 3-5 Hours
• Noise/Sounds: Frequently 3-5 Hours
• Other Atmospheric Conditions: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Poor Ventilation, Fumes and/or Gases: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Radiant Energy: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Risk of Exposure to Blood and Body Fluids: Frequently 3-5 Hours
• Risk of Exposure to Hazardous Drugs: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Hazards (other): Rarely less than 1 hour
• Vibration: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Wet and/or Humid: Rarely less than 1 hour

Stormont Vail is an equal opportunity employer and adheres to the philosophy and practice of providing equal opportunities for all employees and prospective employees, without regard to the following classifications: race, color, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, marital status, uniformed service, disability or genetic information. This applies to all aspects of employment practices including hiring, firing, pay, benefits, promotions, lateral movements, job training, and any other terms or conditions of employment. Retaliation is prohibited against any person who files a claim of discrimination, participates in a discrimination investigation, or otherwise opposes an unlawful employment act based upon the above classifications.

Stormont Vail Health is a nonprofit integrated health system that has been serving the health care needs of Kansas for more than 130 years. Stormont Vail has been recognized as a Magnet® organization since 2009 by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. It is composed of Stormont Vail Hospital, a 586-bed acute care hospital, and Cotton O’Neil Clinic, a multi-specialty physician group with more than 500 providers, which includes more than 250 physicians. Nearly 5,300 employees provide care and support services for patients in the hospital and 35 other locations, including the Cotton O’Neil Heart Center, Cancer Center, Diabetes & Endocrinology Center, Digestive Health Center, Pediatrics clinics and 10 regional primary care clinics. Stormont Vail Health is committed to its mission of improving the health of the community by being a national leader in providing compassionate, high quality and efficient integrated care through collaboration that results in a healthier community.