GI Nurse PRN

HCA Healthcare, Inc.; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 39,000 - 58,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Wellbeing support (counseling)

Paid time off & family leave

Retirement plan with 401(k) match

Education support with Galen College

Fertility and family building support

Life insurance

Identity theft protection

Consumer discounts

Job summary

Parkridge East Hospital, part of HCA Healthcare, invites you to join as a GI Nurse PRN. The role focuses on RN-level patient care in the GI/Endoscopy suite, with instrument prep/reprocessing, specimen collection and circulation duties, and collaboration with physicians and staff to maintain patient safety and smooth workflow.

You will evaluate patients pre- and post-procedure, educate families, manage IV therapy and preoperative meds, participate in site verification and time-outs, and respond

Qualifications

• RN license required with ongoing credential adherence.
• ACLS and BLS certifications must be obtained within 30 days of start date.
• GI/Bronchoscopy experience highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients prior to surgery.
• Provide patient and family education around peri-operative process.
• Prepare patient including IV therapy and preoperative medications.
• Participate in surgical site verification and universal protocols.
• Recognize and respond to patient emergencies.
• Deliver high-quality, patient-centered care and contribute to continuous improvement.
• Be part of an interdisciplinary team including providers and staff.
• Apply nursing process, critical thinking, and leadership to bedside care.
• Document changes in patient condition accurately.
• Educate patients and families about medical condition, treatment and follow-up.

Skills

Registered Nurse (RN)

ACLS within 30 days

BLS within 30 days

GI/Bronchoscopy experience preferred

Education

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 benefitsfor medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support,including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from workprograms 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 supportthrough tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefitsfor 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!

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our GI Nurse PRN opening. We review all applications. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews.

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