RN-Endo Nurse (70807)

United Digestive; Newnan (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

United Digestive is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to provide specialized nursing care in our GI endoscopy center in Georgia. The RN will plan, execute, and evaluate patient care, aligning with physician orders and policies.

The role involves direct patient contact at all stages of the procedure and may require travel to a sister center. The ideal candidate holds a GA RN license, is a graduate of an accredited nursing program, and has experience in GI endoscopy or related areas.

Qualifications

• Current State license to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN) in Georgia.
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Experience in GI endoscopy preferred.
• ACLS certification recommended but optional.
• Completion of Airway Management Module is required prior to administering IV conscious sedation.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized and specialized nursing care in the endoscopy center.
• Plan, execute and evaluate nursing care in accordance with orders and policies.
• Interact with patients at all phases of their procedure experience.
• May travel to a sister center as needed.

Skills

Nursing care

Independent work

Ability to handle stress

Education

GA RN license

Accredited nursing program

Tools

Airway Management Training

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)

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.