GI Nurse PRN

Parkridge East Hospital; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 63,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) match

Tuition assistance

Employee discounts

Job summary

Parkridge East Hospital is seeking a GI Nurse PRN to join its ER/UOR team in East Ridge. The RN will oversee direct patient care in the procedure room, assist with instrument prep/reprocessing, and guide staff during GI/endoscopy procedures. On-call is required during select non-business hours with a 30-minute response time.

Qualified candidates will hold an RN license, have an Associate Degree, and at least 1 year of med/surg RN experience. GI/Bronchoscopy experience is highly preferred.

Qualifications

• ACLS and BLS within 30 days of start date.
• RN (Registered Nurse) licensure required.
• Associate degree or higher required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients prior to surgery.
• Provide patient and family education on the procedure and peri-operative process.
• Prepare patients including IV therapy, preoperative meds, and surgical site verification.
• Participate in surgical site verification (briefing, time-out, debriefing, universal protocols).
• Recognize and respond to patient emergencies.
• Deliver high-quality, patient-centered care and support evidence-based practices.
• Collaborate with a dynamic interdisciplinary team (providers, surgeons, technologists).
• Apply nursing process, critical thinking, and leadership to deliver safe care.
• Monitor patient condition and document changes throughout the shift.
• Educate patients and families about condition, treatment, and follow-up measures.

Skills

ACLS

BLS

Education

RN (Registered Nurse)

Associate Degree

Job description

Do you have the PRN career opportunities as a(an) GI Nurse PRN you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Parkridge East Hospital which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

The GI/Endoscopy RN is responsible for overseeing direct patient care within the procedure room, including preparation and reprocessing of all instruments, specimen collection and all circulation duties. The RN also provides guidance and communication to other staff involved in the procedure. Supports the physician and other medical personnel involved in the procedure.

Job Summary And Qualifications

Position Details:

• Self/preferential scheduling posted four weeks in advance for you to have predictability in your schedule
• Culture of mutual respect and collaboration among all surgical staff
• Continuous investment in equipment including surgical instruments, devices and patient positioning for you to do your best work with patient safety and workflow efficiency in the Operating Room
• Rounding with unit leaders, including charge nurses, to ensure your voice is heard on suggestions for patient care and surgical workflow improvement
• On-call is required during select non-business hours (30 minute response time)

What you will do in this role:

• Evaluate patients prior to surgery
• Provide patient and family education surrounding the procedure and peri-operative process
• Assume responsibility for patient preparation, including intravenous therapy, preoperative medications, and surgical site verification
• Participate in surgical site verification, including briefing, time out, debriefing, and universal protocols, according to hospital policy
• Recognize and respond to patient emergencies
• Deliver high-quality, patient-centered care while managing evidence-based practices and continuous improvement initiatives
• Be an integral member of a dynamic interdisciplinary team – consisting of the provider(s), surgeons, surgical technologists and more
• Consistently apply the nursing process, critical thinking skills, scientific judgment, technical skills and leadership to independently deliver safe nursing care to patients
• Assess patient condition, monitor throughout your shift, and document changes in patient condition along with the care provided thoroughly
• Educate patients and families/caregivers about the patient’s medical condition, treatment and follow-up measures

What qualifications you will need:

• Advanced Cardiac Life Spt must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• (RN) Registered Nurse
• Associate Degree
• At least 1 year of med/surg RN experience required.
• GI/Bronchoscopy experience highly preferred.

Benefits

Parkridge East Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include some or all of the following:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn More About Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and position.

Parkridge East Hospital is a 120+ bed facility in East Ridge. We provide a full range of medical and surgical services. These services include orthopedics and robotic surgery. We have a 24/7 Emergency Department. This ED is recognized by the Society of Chest Pain Centers as an Accredited Chest Pain Center. The facility also offers obstetrical care and complex gynecological procedures. We also hold a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Specialized providers in the NICU include neonatologists, neonatal nurses and respiratory therapists. These staff are on site at all times. Visit us for excellent general and OB care!

"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status