Registered Nurse (RN) - Endoscopy

Georgetown Hospital System; Country Club Estates (SC); Presencial; USD 65 000 - 85 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Tidelands Health is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for Endoscopy to manage individualized patient care throughout the nursing process. You will collaborate with physicians and a multidisciplinary team, provide support to patients and families, and supervise assigned staff.

The RN will administer conscious sedation per policy and assist during endoscopic procedures. Responsibilities include procedure setup, equipment testing, aseptic technique, specimen handling, medication safety, and

Qualificações

• ADN required; BSN preferred; MSN preferred.
• Endoscopy or Operating Room (OR) experience preferred.
• Experience in an acute care setting required.
• L icensure: South Carolina RN in good standing (SC Board of Nursing) and certifications.

Responsabilidades

• Set up endoscopy procedures and align with physician expectations.
• Test equipment for proper functioning and availability.
• Assist with patient positioning during procedures.
• Maintain aseptic technique and proper handling of scopes.
• Ensure Universal Protocol and Time‑Out are followed.
• Label/transport/log specimens and manage lab specimens.
• Ensure medication safety and provide patient education.
• Document patient condition and progress.
• Initiate emergency resuscitation per ACLS/ALS protocols.
• On-call duties as required.

Conhecimentos

Verbal communication

Team collaboration

EMR proficiency

Endoscopy/OR experience

Formação académica

Associate's Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN)

Master's Degree in Nursing (MSN)

Ferramentas

EMR system

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Employee Type:RegularWork Shift:Day - 8 hour shift (United States of America)Join Team Tidelands and help people live better lives through better health!Registered Nurse (RN) - EndoscopyAre you passionate about quality and committed to excellence? Consider joining our Tidelands Health team. As our region's largest health care provider, we are also one of our area's largest employers. More than 2,500 team members at more than 70 Tidelands Health locations bring our healing mission to life each day.A Brief OverviewThe Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for managing the individualized patient care by promoting and restoring patients' health through the nursing process; collaborating with physicians and multidisciplinary team members; providing physical and psychological support to patients, friends, and families; and supervising assigned team members. Administers conscious sedation medication to Endoscopy patients per organizational policy and procedures. The RN will provide technical assistance to the physician during the Endoscopic procedure and ensures the Endoscopic suite is adequately prepared for the procedure. Monitors PAR levels of the Endoscopy equipment and supplies. Cleans and sterilizes the Endoscopic scopes and equipment as needed. As an RN for Endoscopy, being on-call will be required.What you will doPerforms endoscopy procedure set up, including physician preference and expectations. Tests equipment for proper functioning and availability. Assists the RN/Physician with proper positioning of the patient.Maintains standards and principles of asepsis. Demonstrates proper aseptic technique in handling equipment and supplies. Handles, cleans, and disinfects scopes properly.Compliance of Universal Protocol, including procedural Time-Out participation and labeling solutions/medications on the sterile field.Handling of specimens, including proper labeling, transport, and logging of specimens in the lab.Medication safety with proper patient identification, hand hygiene, medication reconciliation, patient medication education.Documents patient condition, assessment findings, and physical/psychosocial responses to nursing intervention and progress towards problem resolution.Initiates emergency resuscitative measures according to adult resuscitation and advanced life support protocols.Maintains confidentiality as well as providing care in a non-judgmental, non-discriminatory manner that is sensitive to the patient’s and family’s diversity, preserving their autonomy, dignity and rightsEducation QualificationsAssociate's Degree in Nursing. (ADN) RequiredBachelor's Degree in Nursing. (BSN) PreferredMaster's Degree in Nursing. (MSN) PreferredExperience QualificationsPrevious experience in an acute care setting. RequiredEndoscopy or Operating Room (OR) experience. PreferredSkills and AbilitiesWorks with patients, families, physicians, and other health care providers.Must be proficient in using Electronic Health Record (EMR) for patient-level care and coordination.Must possess excellent verbal communication skills.Must have ability to collaborate with others to improve quality and address needs.Licenses and CertificationsRegistered Nurse - South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation in good standing with South Carolina Board of Nursing RequiredBasic Life Support Certified - American Heart Association is required within 30 days of hire. Recertification every two years is RequiredAdvanced Cardiovascular Life Support Certified - American Heart Association is required within 30 days of hire.Physical DemandMedium Physical DemandThe intent of this job description is to provide a representative and level of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a contract for employment nor a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Tidelands Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.Tidelands Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). Tidelands Health does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, gender, genetic information, familial status, or any other legally protected status.