RN-Endo Nurse - PRN

United Digestive; Johns Creek (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

United Digestive in Johns Creek, GA seeks a Registered Nurse to join our endoscopy team. The RN provides individualized and specialized nursing care to patients in the center, following physicians orders and nursing standards.

The role requires self-direction and the ability to work with minimal supervision, with contact with patients at every stage of their procedure. Applicants should hold a valid Georgia RN license and have completed an accredited nursing program.

Qualifications

• Current State license to practice as an RN.
• Experience in GI endoscopy preferred.
• ACLS certification recommended, optional.
• Completion of Airway Management Module required before IV conscious sedation.
• Conscious Sedation module post-test score 100%.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized nursing care to patients in endoscopy per physician orders.
• Plan, execute, and evaluate nursing care for patients undergoing endoscopy.
• Coordinate care across all phases of the patient experience.
• May travel to a sister center as needed.

Skills

Registered Nurse license

GI Endoscopy experience

ACLS certification

Airway Management Module

Conscious Sedation module score 100%

Education

Graduate of an accredited nursing 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.