Endoscopy RN: Impactful Care, PTO & $3k Hiring Bonus

Washgi; Tacoma (WA); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Long-term disability

AD&D and basic life insurance

401(k) with 3% safe harbor

PTO accrual 1.6 hours per 40h week

Vacation accrual up to 77 hours/year

Holidays and float holiday

Hiring bonus $3,000

Job summary

Washington Gastroenterology is seeking a Full-time Registered Nurse (RN) for our Endoscopy Centers. The RN provides direct patient care in the Endoscopy Center and clinical settings, following physician orders and current nurse practice in Washington.

Responsibilities include assessing patient needs from admission to discharge, thorough documentation, confidentiality, and participating in quality improvement activities. Sedation is administered under physician supervision as required.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
• Current RN license to practice professional nursing in the State of Washington.
• Current BLS certification.
• ACLS certification required within 90-days of hire.
• Previous clinical, hospital, or gastroenterology nursing experience preferred.
• IV therapy experience preferred. Moderate Sedation experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assesses and evaluates the physical, emotional, and social needs of the patient and acts as the patient advocate to assure a safe patient experience.
• Assesses patient’s needs continually from admission to discharge and relays needed information to other team members.
• Ensures complete and thorough documentation in a timely manner, while maintaining patient confidentiality.
• Initiate and direct life support measures and perform effectively in “code” situations.
• Offers and implements suggestions to provide improved patient care and participates in Quality Improvement activities as appropriate for position.
• Maintains a current knowledge of medication use, preparation, and contraindications, especially as related to GI or emergency situations.
• Moderate (Conscious) Sedation: Sedation/analgesia may be administered by the RN, under the direct supervision of a physician, who has been granted sedation/analgesia privileges.
• Deep Sedation: Per Washington state regulations, a registered nurse qualified by training and experience functions as the circulating nurse when deep sedation is used.
• Able to maintain IV access on patients.
• Demonstrates and utilizes knowledge of infection prevention and patient safety.
• Clean and properly care for all equipment.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Job description

Washington Gastroenterology is seeking a Full-time Registered Nurse (RN) for our Endoscopy Centers. The RN provides direct patient care in the Endoscopy Center and clinical settings, following physician orders and current nurse practice in Washington.

Responsibilities include assessing patient needs from admission to discharge, thorough documentation, confidentiality, and participating in quality improvement activities. Sedation is administered under physician supervision as required.