Registered Nurse (RN) - Endoscopy PRN

Washgi; Federal Way (WA); On-site; USD 55,104 - 68,880; Part time

Job summary

Washington Gastroenterology is seeking a Per Diem Registered Nurse for our Endoscopy Centers. The RN provides direct patient care in the Endoscopy Center and clinical settings per physician orders and state regulations.

Responsibilities include assessing patients from admission to discharge, documenting thoroughly, and participating in life-support and sedation activities as needed. Candidates should have WA RN licensure, BLS, and ACLS within 90 days, with GI experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
• Current RN license to practice in Washington.
• Current BLS certification.
• ACLS certification required within 90-days of hire.
• Previous clinical, hospital, or gastroenterology nursing experience preferred.
• IV therapy experience preferred.
• Moderate Sedation experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess and evaluate patient needs from admission to discharge; act as patient advocate.
• Relate needed information to the care team.
• Ensure thorough documentation in a timely manner with confidentiality.
• Initiate and direct life support measures in codes.
• Suggest improvements for patient care and participate in Quality Improvement.
• Maintain knowledge of medications, especially GI or emergency use.
• Administer moderate sedation under physician supervision.
• Circulating nurse for deep sedation per state regulations.
• Maintain IV access on patients.
• Demonstrate infection prevention and patient safety practices.
• Perform maintenance of equipment and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Independent work

Communication

Problem solving

Multitasking

EMR data entry

Education

Washington RN license

BLS certification

ACLS within 90 days

Tools

EMR system

Job description

Washington Gastroenterology believes that digestive health is the foundation for a healthy life. We are committed to improving the quality of life and longevity of our patients and our communities through the prevention, detection, and treatment of gastrointestinal diseases.

We are WAGI

WAGI is seeking a Per Diem Registered Nurse (RN) for our Endoscopy Centers. The Registered Nurse provides direct patient care in the Endoscopy Center and the Clinical setting, in accordance with physician’s orders, recognized nursing techniques and legal aspects of current nurse practice within Washington State and the Center’s policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assesses and evaluates the physical, emotional, and social needs of the patient and act as the patient advocate to assure a safe patient experience.
• Assesses patient’s needs continually from admission to discharge and relays needed information to other team members.
• Ensures complete and thorough documentation in a timely manner, while maintaining patient confidentiality.
• Initiate and direct life support measures and perform effectively in “code” situations.
• Offers and implements suggestions to provide improved patient care and participates in Quality Improvement activities as appropriate for position.
• Maintains a current knowledge of medication use, preparation, and contraindications, especially as related to GI or emergency situations.
• Moderate (Conscious) Sedation: Sedation/analgesia may be administered by the RN, under the direct supervision of a physician, who has been granted sedation/analgesia privileges.
• Deep Sedation: Per Washington state regulations, a registered nurse qualified by training and experience functions as the circulating nurse when deep sedation is used.
• Able to maintain IV access on patients.
• Demonstrates and utilizes knowledge of infection prevention and patient safety.
• Clean and properly care for all equipment.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
• Current RN license to practice professional nursing in the State of Washington.
• Current BLS certification.
• ACLS certification required within 90-days of hire.
• Previous clinical, hospital, or gastroenterology nursing experience preferred.
• IV therapy experience preferred.
• Moderate Sedation experience preferred.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to problem-solve independently
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to perform data entry into an electronic medical record

Physical Activities and Requirements

• Prolonged periods of standing and walking
• Ability to bend, stoop, squat and kneel occasionally
• Ability to assist patients supporting weight, assisting in positioning of patients, etc.
• Ability to grasp small objects and manipulate medical instruments
• Ability to reach including reaching overhead and below waist
• Ability to lift 10 pounds frequently, occasional lifting 25 pounds
• Ability to push/pull up to 50 lbs

Compensation and Benefits

Washington Gastroenterology has an excellent compensation and benefit package that includes the following:

All employees will be eligible to accrue PTO at a rate of .04 hours per payroll hour (1.6 hours for a 40 hour week) which can be used for and exceeds the required mandatory WA State and other local ordinances.

This is an Hourly position and the anticipated Compensation range is $40.00 - $50.00. The hired applicant is also eligible for annual discretionary bonuses.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.