Clinical Nurse RN (GI Lab)

University Health; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

University Health Truman Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri, seeks a Clinical Nurse RN to join the GI Lab team. The role covers pre-, intra-, and post-procedure nursing care, assisting in endoscopic and GI procedures, and providing moderate sedation when needed.

The RN must hold a Missouri license, BSN or ADN, BCLS and ACLS, and have at least 2 years of critical care or related experience. The position includes on-call duties after hours, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of critical care or related experience (ICU/CCU/GI/PACU or ED).
• Ability to perform independently in critical situations.

Responsibilities

• Assist in assessment and care of patients undergoing gastroenterology procedures.
• Assist in endoscopic procedures and other GI procedures including biopsies and manometry.
• Provide moderate sedation if needed and monitor patient during procedures.
• Set up equipment, obtain records, and document patient data.
• Be part of on-call team for emergencies after hours, weekends, and holidays.

Skills

Critical care experience

Independent in critical situations

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing or ADN

Job description

Clinical Nurse RN (GI Lab)

101 Truman Medical Center

Job Location

University Health Truman Medical Center

Kansas City, Missouri

Department

GI Lab UHTMC

Position Type

Full time

Work Schedule

7:00AM - 5:00PM

Hours Per Week

40

Job Description

A Registered Nurse who assists in the assessment and care of patients undergoing gastroenterology procedures, including pre-procedure, intra-procedure and post procedural care. Assists in endoscopic procedures as well as other GI procedures to include liver biopsies, anorectal and esophageal manometry, 24 hour ph, pill cam and paracentesis. Provides moderate sedation if needed. Follow established standards and practices under the direction of a gastroenterologist. Sets up equipment for procedural being performed, obtains and records patient data, and assesses patient during these procedures and delivers therapy. The Registered Nurse is required to be a part of team on call for emergency procedures after hours, weekends, and holidays. Initiates emergency interventions as appropriate. Ensures appropriate care, cleaning and maintenance of all equipment.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing or ADN.

• Current state of Missouri license as a Registered Nurse.

• Current BCLS and ACLS.

• Ability to perform independently in critical situations.

• Minimum of 2 years critical care or related experience (ICU, CCU, GI, PACU or Emergency Department)