Registered Nurse - Endoscopy Unit - Full Time

Watson Clinic LLP; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Watson Clinic LLP is seeking a Registered Nurse for outpatient endoscopy, providing pre-admission assessments and post-procedure care in a fast-paced setting. The role supports physicians, GI staff, and anesthesiology teams while ensuring patient safety and policy compliance.

The position requires Florida RN licensure, CPR, and at least one year of outpatient endoscopy or GI-related experience. ACLS certification is preferred within 3 months of employment.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Registered Nursing.
• Active Florida RN license.
• CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patients for endoscopy including pre-admission assessment and data verification.
• Assists in procedure room ensuring Time Out is completed, provides moderate sedation under physician supervision, and ensures proper specimen handling.

Education

RN license (Florida)

ACLS certification

CGRN preferred

Job description

Full-time Description

Essential Functions

• Participates in the preparation of the patient for endoscopy. Performs the pre-admission assessment either over the telephone or in person. Provides all pre-admission policy requirements as determined by policy of organization. Provides pre-procedure instructions as necessary that may require communication with physician and his staff. Ascertains that all appropriate data is in the patient’s record prior to admission or immediately following admission and prior to procedural intervention. Communicates abnormal and/or extensive medical history to the physician/anesthesiologist as soon as discovered. Maintains communication with reception areas and procedure rooms to assure efficient movement of patients and family communication.


• Assists physician, nurse extender and/ or GI tech in room for procedure scheduled. These duties are/but are not limited to: Ensuring “Time Out “has been completed per Center policy. Assisting physician as necessary/requested. Provides Moderate Sedation under the direct supervision of the physician following Center policy. Ensures completeness of pathology requisitions and photographs as applicable. Positions patient as indicated, paying attention to any previous restrictions of movement the patient may have that would jeopardize said position. Assists Tech as necessary in set up of all equipment and supplies, checks video processor, printer and suction for proper working order.


• In the PACU area, performs the following duties but is not limited to: Receives patient from procedure rooms, assesses patient’s condition on admission, and throughout stay in recovery as per Center policy. Participates in Hand Off Communication policy. This includes but is not limited to patient name, procedure and patient’s response, medications and pts response, other unusual circumstances as apply to the patient, and physical and mental limitations. Observes and monitors the post-op procedure patient as indicated on the PACU record and documents appropriately. Administers medications, IV’s and treatments; with appropriate documentation: observes patient’s reaction and acts appropriately in the event of adverse reactions. Assures the two person requirement rule for PACU is observed. Provides a summary of post-op/discharge instructions to each patient. Discharges patient according to Center policy.

Requirements

Required Education and Experience

Graduate of an accredited School of Registered Nursing. Active Florida RN license. Minimum of One (1) year experience in outpatient endoscopy, medical surgical unit. Or GI lab. Current CPR certification.

Preferred Education and Experience

CGRN preferred. Must obtain ACLS certification within 3 months of employment.