Gastro-Intestinal Registered Nurse - RN

CommonSpirit Health; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated GI RN to provide exceptional nursing care for patients undergoing gastrointestinal procedures. This role is vital in ensuring patient safety and comfort during endoscopic procedures, requiring expertise in sedation and patient assessment. The position offers a supportive environment with comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, and retirement plans. Join a forward-thinking organization committed to patient-centered care and make a meaningful impact on the lives of patients in the Pacific Northwest.

Benefits

Health/Dental/Vision Insurance

Paid Vacation

Matching Retirement Plans

Adoption Assistance

Annual Bonus Eligibility

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years experience in an acute care setting is preferred.
• Endoscopy RN experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Provides care for patients undergoing GI procedures.
• Monitors patients receiving sedation during endoscopic procedures.

Skills

GI Nursing Care

Sedation and Analgesia Administration

Patient Assessment

Complication Intervention

Education

Nursing Degree

Completion of Senior Practicum

Tools

Endoscopy Equipment

Job description

Overview

Sign-On Bonus available for qualified candidates!

CHI Franciscan and Virginia Mason are now united to build the future of patient-centered care across the Pacific Northwest. That means a seamlessly connected system offering quality care close to home. From basic health needs to the most complex, highly specialized care, our patients can count on us to meet their needs with convenient access to the region’s most prestigious experts and innovative treatments and technologies. While you’re busy impacting the healthcare industry, we’ll take care of you with benefits that may include health/dental/vision, FSA, matching retirement plans, paid vacation, adoption assistance, annual bonus eligibility, and more!

Responsibilities

Job Summary:

This job is responsible for providing GI nursing care of all patient populations undergoing GI procedures to include inpatient, outpatient, and those patients undergoing procedures in Radiology, ED, ICU and throughout the hospital.

Essential Duties:

1. Provides care for patients undergoing a GI procedure.
2. Endoscopy RNs administer and maintain sedation and analgesia by order of the physician.
3. Assesses, diagnoses, and intervenes in the event of complications.
4. Monitors and assesses the patient receiving the sedation and analgesia throughout diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures.

Qualifications

Education/Experience:

Previous GI Lab experience, minimum of two years experience within the past three years in an acute care setting, i.e., Med/Surg, ICU, PCU, PACU is strongly preferred OR new graduate with completion of a senior practicum in a specialty area (e.g., critical care, ED, PACU, or GI).

Endoscopy RN has experience in endoscopy.

Successful completion of department orientation.

License/Certification:

Gastroenterology Nursing and membership in Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates (SGNA) is desired.

IV competency must be attained within four months, training is available.

RNC, CCRN, CEN, GI, or INS certification is preferred.