RN-Endo Nurse (68775)

United Digestive; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

United Digestive's Midtown Endoscopy Center in Atlanta, GA is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide specialized nursing care in the endoscopy setting. This full-time role requires adherence to physician orders, state nursing practice laws, and Center policies, with the ability to work independently and travel to a sister center if needed.

The RN will plan, execute, and evaluate care for patients through all phases of their experience, communicating clearly with patients and the care team while

Qualifications

• Current State license to practice as an RN in Georgia.
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• GI endoscopy experience preferred.
• Membership in GI specialty societies encouraged.
• BLS certification required; ACLS recommended.
• Airway Management Module completion required; 100% on post-test.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized and specialized nursing care in the endoscopy center.
• Plan, execute, and evaluate nursing care for patients through all phases of their experience.
• Travel to a sister center as needed; work with minimal supervision.

Skills

RN license

ACLS recommended

Airway management module

Education

2 Year Degree

Job description

Job Details

• Job Location: Midtown Endoscopy Center - Atlanta, GA 30308
• Position Type: Full Time
• Education Level: 2 Year Degree
• Travel Percentage: As needed for business requirements.
• Job Category: Endoscopy

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)

QUALIFICATIONS

• Current 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 DEMANDS

Ability 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.