RN-Endo Nurse

United-Digestive; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

United-Digestive in Georgia seeks a Registered Nurse to provide individualized nursing care in the endoscopy center, following physician orders and nursing standards. You will plan, execute, and evaluate care, interfacing with patients through every phase of their procedure and recovery, with independence and self-direction expected.

Candidates must hold a Georgia RN license, have nursing degree, and prefer GI endoscopy experience. BLS is required; ACLS is recommended.

Qualifications

• Must hold a current Georgia RN license.
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• GI endoscopy experience preferred.
• Membership in GI specialty societies encouraged.
• BLS certification is required; ACLS certification is recommended but optional.
• Completion of Airway Management Module is required before administering IV conscious sedation; score 100% on the post-test.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized and specialized nursing care to patients in the endoscopy center according to physician orders and nursing standards.
• Plan, execute and evaluate nursing care; maintain contact with patients through every phase of their experience.
• Work independently with minimal supervision; may travel to a sister center.
• Ensure compliance with state regulations and organizational policies.

Skills

Nursing

GI endoscopy experience

ACLS certification

BLS certification

Education

RN license

Nursing degree

Tools

Airway management equipment

Job description

GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES: The Registered Nurse (RN) provides individualized and specialized nursing care to patients within the endoscopy center in accordance with physicians orders, recognized nursing techniques, legal aspects of current nurse practice in the State of Georgia and the Centers policies and procedures. Is responsible for planning, executing and evaluating the nursing care given to patients. Will have contact with the patient in each phase of his experience. Must be self-directed and able to work independently with minimal supervision. Maybe required to travel to a sister center.REPORTS TO: Registered Nurse Manager (RN)QUALIFICATIONSCurrent State license to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN).Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.Experience in GI endoscopy preferred.Membership in GI specialty or other local, state, or national professional societies encouraged.Maintains Basic Cardiac Life Support certification. ACLS certification is recommended, but optional.Completion of Airway Management Module is required prior to administering IV conscious sedation. Score of 100% on conscious sedation module post-test.PHYSICAL/MENTAL/ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDSAbility to work under stress. Moderate periods of sitting and computer use. Good visual acuity. Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch and/or crawl. Ability to reach, grasp, use fine finger movement and feel sensation to discern temperature, texture, size, and shape. Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time, lifting and carrying of items weighing up to 25 pounds.