Registered Nurse - GI Lab

denverhealth; Denver (CO); Presencial; USD 50 000 - 80 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Paid time off 28 days/year

Parental leave up to 6 weeks

Employer retirement contributions

Resumo da oferta

Denver Health in Denver, CO is seeking a Registered Nurse for the GI Lab. The RN will work independently across pre-, intra-, and post-procedure areas, administering and monitoring procedural sedation and managing emergencies.

Strong knowledge of aseptic technique and infection control is required. This role emphasizes patient education, collaboration with the GI team, and adherence to ANA standards of practice.

Qualificações

• Associate's degree in nursing required.
• BLS CPR (AHA) and RN license required.
• One year of direct patient care experience preferred.
• Ability to educate patients and discuss pathology results.

Responsabilidades

• The GI Lab RN works independently and rotates through pre-, intra-, and post-procedure areas.
• Administer, monitor, and reverse procedural sedation; monitor cardio/respiratory status; recognize arrhythmias and assist with emergency airway management.
• Educate patients on pathology results and colorectal cancer screening.
• Collaborate with the GI team to perform procedures such as ERCPs, endoscopies, and stent placements.
• Adhere to ANA standards of professional practice and maintain infection control practices.

Conhecimentos

Aseptic technique

Infection control

Procedural sedation monitoring

Critical thinking

Emergency airway management

Patient education

Communication

Team collaboration

Formação académica

Associate's Degree in Nursing

Ferramentas

EPIC documentation

Microsoft Office Suite

Descrição da oferta de emprego

We are recruiting for a mission-driven Registered Nurse - GI Lab to join our team! We're with you for life's journey. At Denver Health, purpose isn't just something we believe in-it's something we live every day, for life's journey.

Our Values

Respect | Belonging | Accountability | Transparency

Department

DH GI LAB PAV L

Job Summary

The GI Lab RN works independently, oversees aseptic technique according to infection control practices and rotates through all areas of the GI Lab including pre-procedure, intra-procedure and post-procedure. The GI Lab RN will be competent in administering, monitoring and reversal of procedural sedation, cardio/respiratory monitoring, arrhythmia recognition and emergency airway management.

The GI Lab RN adheres to the American Nurses Association (ANA) standards of professional nursing and performance, and the ANA Code of Ethics to provide care to all healthcare consumers. Applies critical thinking, evidence-based practices and competence to collaborate with the health care team to promote excellence in healthcare consumer safety and quality outcomes. Utilizes the Theory of Human Caring and Caritas in daily practice. "Jean Watson, PhD, RN, AHN-BC, FAAN, Founder / Director, Watson Caring Science Institute."

Essential Functions

• The GI Lab RN works independently, oversees aseptic technique according to infection control practices and rotates through all areas of the GI Lab including pre-procedure (20%)
• The GI Lab RN works independently, oversees aseptic technique according to infection control practices and rotates through all areas of the GI Lab including intra-procedure. Administering, monitoring and reversal of procedural sedation, cardio/respiratory monitoring, arrhythmia recognition and emergency airway management. (20%)
• The GI Lab RN works independently, oversees aseptic technique according to infection control practices and rotates through all areas of the GI Lab including post-procedure (20%)
• The RN will work to contact patients to educate, give pathology results, and discuss colorectal cancer screening. (20%)
• RN will work independently with the therapeutic GI doctor to perform ERCP's, upper and lower EUS's colonoscopies and endoscopies. Placing stents, cyst draining and stone removal. (20%)

Education

Minimum of an Associate's Degree in Nursing required.

Work Experience

One year experience in a direct patient care setting preferred.

Licenses

• BLS-Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) - AHA - American Heart Association or American Red Cross required.
• RN-Registered Nurse - DORA - Department of Regulatory Agencies required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Adherence to Standards of Professional Nursing Practice/ Process / Performance [ANA Standards addendum- signed] and accrediting body standards.
• Ensures all duties, responsibilities and competencies are conducted in a manner that is effective and appropriate to patients/clients to who care/service is being provided.
• Demonstrates knowledge and applicability of the principles of growth and development over the life span, as well as demonstrating the ability to assess data reflecting the patient's status and interpreting appropriate cultural information of the patient(s) to whom care/ services is being delivered/provided.
• Employee has completed and met their clinical competency standards.
• Ability to use medical equipment and instruments to administer patient care.
• Skilled in maintaining effective working relationship with patients, employees, and the public.
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
• Ability to interpret adapt and apply guidelines and procedures.
• Ability to communicate clearly.
• Microsoft Office Suite required.
• EPIC documentation preferred.

Shift

Days (United States of America)

Work Type

Regular

Salary

$36.00 - $57.77 / hr

Benefits

At Denver Health, we take care of the people who take care of our community. Our benefits are built to support your life, your family, and your future - with generous paid time off, fully paid parental leave, exceptional retirement contributions, comprehensive health coverage, and nationally recognized well-being programs. We invest in your growth through tuition assistance, career advancement pathways, and professional development - while also offering meaningful financial advantages through loan forgiveness eligibility and employer contributions. When you join Denver Health, you're joining a mission-driven organization that invests in you.

Benefit Programs

• Paid time off starting at 28 days per year, inclusive of vacation, personal/sick, and 7 Holidays
• 100% paid parental leave up to 6 weeks
• Immediate eligibility for retirement plans with employer contribution up to 9.5%
• Generous medical, dental, vision plans in addition to employer paid disability and life insurance.
• Comprehensive well-being programs including on-site employee fitness center located on Denver Health main campus and nationally recognized RESTORE Center
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