RN-Endo Nurse

United Digestive; Suwanee (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

United Digestive in Suwanee, GA is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide individualized nursing care within the GI endoscopy center. You will follow physician orders, apply certified techniques, and participate in planning, executing, and evaluating care across all patient phases.

The role requires current RN license, GI endoscopy experience preferred, BLS certification, ACLS certification is recommended but optional, and completion of the airway management module prior to IV conscious sedation.

Qualifications

• RN license required.
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• GI endoscopy experience preferred.
• GI specialty society membership encouraged.
• Maintains Basic Cardiac Life Support certification.
• ACLS certification recommended but optional.
• Completion of Airway Management Module required prior to administering IV conscious sedation.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized and specialized nursing care to patients in the GI endoscopy center.
• Plan, execute and evaluate nursing care in accordance with physicians orders and nursing standards.
• Interact with patients through all stages of their procedure experience and ensure safety and quality care.
• May travel to a sister center as needed.

Skills

ACLS certification

BLS certification

Conscious sedation training

Airway management module

Ability to work under stress

Education

RN license

Nursing degree from accredited school

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.