Registered Nurse-Hourly

AMSURG; Columbia (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Part time

Job summary

Mid-South Endoscopy Center seeks a PRN Admitting and PACU Registered Nurse to support a Monday–Friday as-needed schedule. You will perform pre-procedure assessments, prepare patients, monitor during and after procedures, and coordinate peri-procedural care for GI endoscopy patients (EGD and colonoscopy).

Responsibilities include IV access, sedation per orders, post-procedure recovery evaluation, patient education, and precise documentation while collaborating with gastroenterology and anesthesia

Qualifications

• Current RN license.
• Experience with pre-/post-procedure assessments.
• Ability to administer medications and moderate sedation per orders.
• Strong documentation and patient education skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre-procedure assessments and obtain patient history.
• Prepare patients for endoscopic procedures and establish IV access.
• Monitor vital signs and oxygenation before, during, and after procedures.
• Administer medications and moderate sedation per physician orders.
• Recognize and respond to complications or changes in patient condition.
• Provide post-procedure recovery care and discharge readiness.
• Educate patients and families on procedures, care, and follow-up.
• Maintain accurate documentation and collaborate with the healthcare team.

Skills

Patient assessment

IV access

Sedation monitoring

Post-procedure recovery

Education & discharge teaching

Documentation

Care coordination

Vital signs monitoring

Education

Registered Nurse license

Job description

Mid-South Endoscopy Center is a free standing outpatient surgical facility performing upper(EGD) and lower(colonoscopy) endoscopy procedures.

We are currently searching for a PRN ADMITTING AND PACU REGISTERED NURSE to work as needed Monday - Friday who can provide comprehensive nursing care to patients undergoing diagnostic gastrointestinal endoscopic procedures including EGD and colonoscopy. The RN will be responsible for patient assessment, preparation, monitoring, recovery, education, and coordination of care throughout the peri-procedural experience.

• Performs pre-procedure assessments, obtain patient history, verify medications/allergies, and ensure informed consent and require documentation is complete.
• Prepare patients for endoscopic procedures and establish IV access as appropriate.
• Monitor patients before, and after procedures, including vital signs, cardiac rhythm, oxygen saturation, level of consciousness, and airway status.
• Administer medications and moderate sedation according to physicians orders, facility policies, and nursing standards.
• Recognize and respond promptly to complications or changes in patient condition.
• Provide post-procedure recovery care and determine readiness for discharge according to established criteria.
• Educate patients and families regarding procedure, medications, post-procedures care, dietary restrictions, warning signs and follow-up instructions.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the medical record.
• Collaborate with gastroenterologists, anesthesia providers, surgical staff, technicians, and other members of the healthcare team.
• Follow infection prevention, patient safety, medication safety, and endoscope reprocessing standards.
• Provide compassionate, patient-centered care with maintaining a high level of professionalism and clinical judgement.