Outpatient Surgery RN - Endoscopy

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center; Powell (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University Medical Center is seeking an Endoscopy Registered Nurse for the Powell Outpatient Care Point. The RN provides comprehensive care across all phases of endoscopic procedures (EGD and colonoscopy) and collaborates with physicians, anesthesia, and support staff to ensure excellent patient outcomes in a fast-paced outpatient setting.

This is a first‑shift, 36‑hour workweek with four 9‑hour shifts.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Nursing and active Ohio RN license.
• 0 years of relevant experience required; 0-2 years preferred; surgical/endoscopy experience preferred.
• Current Ohio licensure or interim permit is required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, evidence‑based nursing care across pre‑procedure, intra‑procedure, and post‑procedure phases.
• Collaborate with physicians, anesthesia partners, and the procedural team to ensure optimal outcomes.
• Provide patient education and discharge planning for endoscopy patients.

Skills

Registered Nurse (RN) license

Endoscopy experience

Critical thinking

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

Ohio RN license or interim permit

Job description

Scope of Position

The Ohio State University Medical Center's mission is focused on integrating quality patient care, teaching and research. The Registered Nurse functions as an integral member of a team of care providers on a patient care unit, who reflect a culture of cooperation, enthusiasm, and mutual respect.

Position Summary

The RN is responsible for managing care to the patient and family, and for directing and supervising the other members of the patient care team. He/she is responsible for assessing, prescribing, implementing, coordinating, delegating, and evaluating nursing care of patients. The RN prioritizes patient care needs and provides leadership and development of the patient care team. Individuals within this position must be able to function fully within performance expectations defined for nurses in a surgical setting. Call assigned on a rotating basis and as late cases arise.

Minimum Education Required

Associate's Degree in Nursing. Registered Nurse. 0 years of relevant experience required. 0-2 years of relevant experience preferred. Current Ohio licensure or interim permit. Previous surgical center experience preferred.

The Endoscopy Registered Nurse (RN) at the Powell Outpatient Care Point (OCP) provides comprehensive nursing care across all phases of the endoscopic procedural experience, supporting a diverse patient population undergoing diagnostic and therapeutic procedures including upper endoscopy (EGD) and colonoscopy. This location features five endoscopy procedure rooms designed to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care in a fast-paced outpatient environment.

The RN is responsible for delivering safe, evidence-based nursing care throughout the pre‑procedure, intra‑procedure, and post‑procedure phases. This includes collaboration with physicians and the procedural team, recovery care, patient education, and discharge preparation. The RN will work with physicians, anesthesia partners, and support staff to ensure excellent patient outcomes and a seamless procedural experience.

This is a first-shift position with a 36‑hour workweek, scheduled as four 9‑hour shifts. The role requires flexibility, critical thinking, strong communication skills, and a commitment to providing high-quality, compassionate care within an ambulatory endoscopy setting.

Thank you for your interest in working at Ohio State.

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.