RN-Endo Nurse (68919)

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

Job summary

United Digestive in Athens, GA, is seeking a Registered Nurse for its endoscopy center. The RN provides individualized care per physician orders, plans and evaluates nursing interventions, and ensures patient safety through all phases of the procedure and recovery.

Must hold Georgia RN licensure and a nursing degree; GI endoscopy experience is preferred. BLS is required; ACLS is recommended but optional. Some travel to sister centers may be required.

Qualifications

• Current State license to practice as an RN in Georgia.
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• GI endoscopy experience preferred.
• Maintains Basic Cardiac Life Support certification; ACLS recommended but optional.
• Completion of Airway Management Module required prior to IV conscious sedation; 100% on post-test.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized nursing care in the endoscopy center according to physicians’ orders and nursing standards.
• Plan, execute and evaluate the nursing care given to patients throughout their procedure and recovery.
• Maintain contact with patients during all phases of their experience and ensure safety and comfort.
• Be self-directed and able to work independently with minimal supervision; may travel to a sister center.

Skills

Nursing

Patient Care

Endoscopy Experience

Independent Work

Education

2 Year Degree

Tools

Airway Management Module

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Athens-Clarke County Endoscopy - Athens, GA 30601

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.