RN-Endo Nurse

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

Job summary

United Digestive in Marietta, GA seeks a Registered Nurse to provide individualized and specialized nursing care in our endoscopy center. The RN plans, executes and evaluates care per physician orders and center policies, maintaining contact with patients throughout their experience.

You will be self-directed, able to work with minimal supervision, and may travel to a sister center. GA RN license and GI endoscopy experience preferred; ACLS recommended; airway management module required before IV

Qualifications

• Current State license to practice as an RN in Georgia.
• Experience in GI endoscopy is preferred.
• Membership in GI societies encouraged.
• Maintains Basic Cardiac Life Support certification.
• ACLS recommended but optional.
• Airway Management Module required prior to conscious sedation.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized nursing care to endoscopy patients.
• Plan, execute and evaluate nursing care per physician orders and center policies.
• Maintain contact with patients through every phase of their experience.
• Work independently with minimal supervision; may travel to sister center.

Skills

Nurse patient care

Self-directed

GI endoscopy awareness

Education

RN license (GA)

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

ACLS certification recommended

Airway Management Module completed

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