RN-Endo Nurse (69019)

United Digestive; Lithonia (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

United Digestive is seeking a Registered Nurse for Panola Endoscopy Center in Lithonia, GA. The RN will provide individualized nursing care within the GI endoscopy setting, following physician orders and state regulations.

The role requires current Georgia RN licensure, graduation from an accredited nursing program, and experience in GI endoscopy is preferred. BCLS is required; ACLS recommended but optional, and completion of the Airway Management Module is mandatory before administering IV

Qualifications

• Must hold a current Georgia RN license.
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Experience in GI endoscopy preferred.
• Membership in GI specialty societies encouraged.
• Maintain BCLS; ACLS recommended but optional.
• Completion of Airway Management Module required before IV conscious sedation; 100% on post-test.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized and specialized nursing care per physician orders and nursing standards.
• Plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care for patients across all stages of their endoscopy experience.
• Interact with patients throughout the care process and work independently with minimal supervision.
• May travel to a sister center as needed.

Skills

RN License

GI Endoscopy Experience

ACLS Certification

Basic Life Support

Airway Management Module

Education

Nursing Degree (RN)

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Panola Endoscopy Center - Lithonia, GA 30058Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: 2 Year DegreeTravel 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.

Qualifications