Gastro-Intestinal Registered Nurse - RN

CHI; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking dedicated GI nurses to enhance patient-centered care across the Pacific Northwest. This role is vital in delivering exceptional nursing care to patients undergoing GI procedures, including those in various hospital settings. You'll be responsible for administering sedation, monitoring patient conditions, and intervening in complications, ensuring the highest standards of care. With a focus on professional growth, the organization offers a supportive environment and a comprehensive benefits package. Join a team that values your expertise and commitment to improving patient outcomes in a dynamic healthcare landscape.

Benefits

Health/Dental/Vision Insurance

Matching Retirement Plans

Paid Vacation

Adoption Assistance

Annual Bonus Eligibility

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years in an acute care setting preferred.
• Experience in endoscopy is essential for the role.

Responsibilities

• Provide care for patients undergoing GI procedures.
• Monitor sedation and assess patients during procedures.

Skills

GI Nursing Care

Sedation and Analgesia Administration

Patient Assessment

Complication Intervention

Education

2+ years in Acute Care Setting

Senior Practicum in Specialty Area

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.