GI Lab Registered Nurse – Endoscopy Specialist

West Tennessee Healthcare; Jackson (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

West Tennessee Healthcare in Jackson, TN is seeking an RN to provide high-quality nursing care for the GI Lab, assisting with endoscopy procedures and coordinating patient care from admission to discharge.

The role requires ASN or nursing diploma, TN RN license, BLS certification, and willingness to be on call. ACLS is encouraged. Join a team focused on safe, infection-controlled GI procedures.

Qualifications

• ASN or diploma in nursing with RN licensure in Tennessee.
• BLS certification required; ACLS encouraged.
• Experience in GI Lab or endoscopy helpful.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate GI lab patient care.
• Prepare procedure rooms and ensure equipment is ready.
• Perform initial patient assessment and develop care plans.
• Administer medications and IV fluids per policy.
• Maintain infection control and hazardous waste disposal.
• Assist during endoscopy procedures and anticipate physician needs.
• Document patient information and orders in the system.
• Orient new staff and support unit operations.
• Communicate patient status to charge nurse and departments.

Skills

GI Lab nursing

Infection control

Patient assessment

Endoscopy support

Education

ASN or nursing diploma

RN license in Tennessee

BLS certification

ACLS encouraged

Job description

West Tennessee Healthcare in Jackson, TN is seeking an RN to provide high-quality nursing care for the GI Lab, assisting with endoscopy procedures and coordinating patient care from admission to discharge.

The role requires ASN or nursing diploma, TN RN license, BLS certification, and willingness to be on call. ACLS is encouraged. Join a team focused on safe, infection-controlled GI procedures.