Acute Endoscopy RN: Procedure Nurse & Anesthesia Support

UnityPoint Health; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Daily Pay

Job summary

UnityPoint Health – Des Moines is seeking a Procedure Nurse to support the Endoscopy Team in performing advanced endoscopic procedures for pulmonary and GI disciplines. You will assist physicians, manage instruments, and monitor patients during anesthesia or moderate sedation for both inpatient and outpatient cases.

The role requires RN licensure in Iowa and at least 12 months of acute RN experience; new graduates may enter the RN Residency program.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Current licensure in good standing to practice as a Registered Nurse in Iowa.

Responsibilities

• Assesses patient and family needs, providing teaching and referrals for continuity of care.
• Develops an individualized plan of care with patient/family and health care team.
• Completes documentation promptly to maintain accurate legal records of care.
• Delivers high-quality nursing care using the nursing process per unit policies and standards.
• Uses a holistic approach considering biopsychosocial, spiritual, educational, safety, and related criteria for age-specific patients.
• Delegates and guides other health care team members within scope of practice and accountability for the plan of care.
• Applies critical thinking to develop nursing interventions with responsibility for patient conditions.
• Chooses age-appropriate teaching strategies for patients and families.

Education

Graduate of accredited nursing program

Job description

UnityPoint Health – Des Moines is seeking a Procedure Nurse to support the Endoscopy Team in performing advanced endoscopic procedures for pulmonary and GI disciplines. You will assist physicians, manage instruments, and monitor patients during anesthesia or moderate sedation for both inpatient and outpatient cases.

The role requires RN licensure in Iowa and at least 12 months of acute RN experience; new graduates may enter the RN Residency program.