RN-Endo Nurse - PRN

United Digestive; Douglasville (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

United Digestive in Georgia seeks a Registered Nurse specializing in endoscopy to provide individualized nursing care within the center, following physician orders and hospital policy. The candidate must hold an active RN license in Georgia and graduate from an accredited nursing program.

Experience in GI endoscopy is preferred; BLS is required, ACLS recommended; completion of Airway Management Module is required before IV conscious sedation; travel to sister center may be required.

Qualifications

• Current State license to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN).
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Experience in GI endoscopy preferred.
• 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.
• Membership in GI specialty societies encouraged.
• Maintains Basic Cardiac Life Support certification.

Skills

Endoscopy nursing

RN licensure

ACLS certification

BLS certification

Airway management

Education

Nursing degree from accredited program

Job description

GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES: Registered Nurse (RN) in Endoscopy 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: RN Endoscopy 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.