Endoscopy RN: Pre/Intra/Post-Op Care & Recovery

Atlantic Health; Morristown (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlantic Health is seeking an Endoscopy Unit Nurse to collaborate with healthcare professionals in treating in- and out-patients. The role involves rotating through pre-, intra-, and post-procedure areas, monitoring patients, administering medications, documenting, and educating patients.

Responsibilities include performing pre-procedure assessments, verifying identity and consent, assisting during procedures, providing recovery care, and ensuring safety standards with infection control and

Qualifications

• Provide nursing care in endoscopy during pre-, intra-, and post-procedure phases.
• Monitor patient status and vital signs per policy.
• Administer medications within scope and competency.
• Collaborate with physicians and anesthesia for procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre-procedure nursing assessments and verify readiness.
• Verify patient ID, consent, allergies, meds, and docs.
• Provide care during diagnostic/therapeutic endoscopic procedures.
• Monitor vitals, oxygenation, and consciousness.
• Administer medications per policy and competencies.
• Assist physicians with procedures and specimen collection.
• Provide post-procedure recovery care and discharge readiness.
• Escalate changes in patient condition promptly.
• Educate patient and family on post-care and follow-up.
• Maintain accurate EHR documentation.
• Adhere to infection prevention and reprocessing standards.
• Coordinate with interdisciplinary team for care.
• Ensure emergency equipment readiness and response readiness.
• Participate in quality improvement and regulatory readiness.

Skills

Nursing

Endoscopy procedures

Pre/post-operative care

Patient education

Documentation

Tools

Electronic Health Record (EHR)

Job description

Atlantic Health is seeking an Endoscopy Unit Nurse to collaborate with healthcare professionals in treating in- and out-patients. The role involves rotating through pre-, intra-, and post-procedure areas, monitoring patients, administering medications, documenting, and educating patients.

Responsibilities include performing pre-procedure assessments, verifying identity and consent, assisting during procedures, providing recovery care, and ensuring safety standards with infection control and