Endoscopy Nurse

HCA Healthcare; Independence (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical and dental benefits

401(k) plan with matching

Tuition assistance and student loan support

Free counseling and referral services

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Independence, Missouri is seeking a Registered Endoscopy Nurse to enhance patient care during surgical procedures. In this role, you will oversee surgeries and ensure safe, effective nursing care is delivered. The ideal candidate has a Nursing Diploma, an RN license, and at least 2 years of operating room experience. Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, retirement plans, and education support. Join a collaborative team where your influence on patient care is valued.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in an operating room setting; preferably in an ambulatory surgery center.
• Valid BCLS Certification upon employment; online certification not acceptable.
• ACLS as required by facility.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate knowledge of surgical and GI procedures and oversee instrument and equipment set‑up.
• Coordinate and oversee the room during a case as the circulator.
• Facilitate effective and efficient transition between procedures.

Skills

Knowledge of surgical and GI procedures

Experience in an operating room setting

Valid BCLS Certification

ACLS certification

Education

Nursing Diploma

RN license

CNOR / SGNA certification

Job description

As an Endoscopy Nurse, your voice to influence patient care is valued and empowered at every turn – whether through open, collaborative relationships with your direct manager or more formal opportunities through hospital councils and national nursing initiatives. You’ll help shape decisions that elevate both patient outcomes and the future of nursing.

Job Summary

As a Registered Endoscopy Nurse, you will contribute to the company’s mission and vision by utilizing the nursing process in planning, executing, and evaluating the nursing care given to surgical and GI patients during the intra-operative period. You will plan and deliver safe, effective nursing care until the patient is transferred from your care to recovery. You will also perform duties of the circulating or scrub role in caring for all age patients.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate knowledge of surgical and GI procedures and oversee instrument and equipment set‑up.
• Coordinate and oversee the room during a case as the circulator.
• Facilitate effective and efficient transition between procedures.
• Utilize preference cards and update them as necessary.

Qualifications

• Nursing Diploma.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in an operating room setting; preferably in an ambulatory surgery center.
• RN license required or appropriate compact licensure.
• Valid BCLS Certification upon employment (online certification not acceptable).
• ACLS as required by facility.
• CNOR / SGNA certification preferred.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services.
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long‑ and short‑term disability coverage and leaves of absence.
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), employee stock purchase plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling.
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts.

Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.