Registered Nurse - GI Lab

Saint Luke's Health System; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Luke's North Hospital in Kansas City, MO is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Gastroenterology (GI) Lab. The position covers general and therapeutic GI and pulmonary procedures, pre- and post-procedure care, and pre-anesthesia assessments.

Nights/on-call may be required in a fast-paced endoscopy unit with a multidisciplinary team. The RN will travel within the GI Lab team to support ICU bedside procedures when needed and participate in infection prevention and scope reprocessing training.

Qualifications

• Less than 1 year of applicable experience.
• Basic Life Support certification required (American Heart Association or Red Cross).
• Registered Nurse licensure with an Associate Degree or higher.

Responsibilities

• Admit and recover endoscopy center patients and circulate during GI and pulmonary procedures.
• Assist physicians during GI and bronchoscopy procedures and pre-anesthesia phone calls.
• Provide pre- and post-procedural care and act as a clinical resource for new staff.

Skills

BLS Certification

RN Licensure

Education

Associate Degree

Job description

Registered Nurse - GI Lab### Registered Nurse - GI LabApply: Saint Luke's North Hospital | 5830 NW Barry Rd | Kansas City | MO: Full time: Posted Today: JobReq0061323# **Job Description****Job Description**Saint Luke’s North in Kansas City is seeking a Registered Nurse to join our Gastroenterology Lab department. This unit performs general and therapeutic GI procedures, pulmonary procedures, pre and post procedural care, as well as pre-procedure phone calls. In this role you will admit and recover endoscopy center patients, circulate and assist physicians during GI and pulmonary procedures, and complete pre-anesthesia assessment phone calls. Along with the procedure room team, you will travel to the ICU to perform bedside procedures as needed. As a nurse in the endoscopy center you will be trained on our infection prevention and scope reprocessing procedures. **Full Time Days. This position takes call for the GI Lab.** **The Work:** · The Registered Nurse in the Digestive Disease/GI Department at Saint Luke's Hospital functions independently and accountable for utilizing the nursing process. · Coordinates the care for a group of endoscopy and/or bronchoscopy patients with the Multidisciplinary Team. · Circulate and assist physicians during GI and pulmonary procedures · Care for patients in pre-op and recovery phases of care · Delegates tasks appropriately. Identifies hospital resources. · Serves as a clinical resource for new employees. · Demonstrates positive formal or informal leadership within endoscopy unit or department.· Will preform ECT’s This is a great opportunity if you are looking for a fast-paced environment that will provide variety each day. We are looking for nurses who enjoy working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, patient centered, and eager to learn. # **Job Requirements**Applicable Experience:Less than 1 yearBasic Life Support - American Heart Association or Red Cross, Registered Nurse - VariousAssociate Degree# **Job Details**Full TimeDay (United States of America)