Gastro-Intestinal Registered Nurse - RN

Commonspirit; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Gastro-Intestinal Registered Nurse to provide exceptional nursing care for patients undergoing GI procedures. This role is crucial in delivering patient-centered care within a connected healthcare system. You will be responsible for administering sedation, monitoring patients, and intervening in complications, ensuring high-quality care across various settings. The ideal candidate will have experience in GI nursing or relevant acute care settings, along with a passion for making a difference in patients' lives. Join a team that values your expertise and offers comprehensive benefits to support your well-being.

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid vacation

Matching retirement plans

Adoption assistance

Annual bonus eligibility

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of GI Lab experience preferred.
• New graduates with relevant practicum experience are welcome.

Responsibilities

• Provide care for patients undergoing GI procedures.
• Monitor patients receiving sedation during endoscopic procedures.

Skills

GI nursing care

Sedation and analgesia administration

Patient assessment

Complication intervention

Education

2 years experience in acute care

Completion of senior practicum

Tools

Endoscopy equipment

IV training

Job description

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*Overview*

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.

*Pay Range*

$46.02 - $76.71 /hour

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Health Care Provider

Industries

Wellness and Fitness Services, Hospitals and Health Care, and Medical Practices