RN-Endo Nurse

United-Digestive; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

United-Digestive in Atlanta, GA is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide individualized and specialized nursing care in our endoscopy center under physician orders and center protocols. The RN will plan, execute and evaluate the nursing care provided to patients, maintaining contact with patients at every phase of their experience and working independently with minimal supervision.

Travel to a sister center may be required.

Qualifications

• Current State license to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN).
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Experience in GI endoscopy preferred.
• BLS certification required; ACLS recommended but optional.
• Airway Management Module completion required prior to sedation.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized and specialized nursing care in the endoscopy center per physician orders and center policies.
• Plan, execute and evaluate nursing care; maintain contact with patients at every phase; work with minimal supervision.
• May be required to travel to a sister center.

Skills

Endoscopy nursing

Patient care

Independent work

Travel readiness

Education

Registered Nurse license

Accredited nursing program

GI endoscopy experience

BLS certification

ACLS certification (optional)

Airway Management Module

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.IND123