RN-Endo Nurse - PRN

United-Digestive; Lawrenceville (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

United-Digestive is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) for the Endoscopy center. You will deliver individualized nursing care in accordance with physician orders and center policies, guiding patients through all phases of their endoscopy experience.

Requirements include current RN license in Georgia, nursing degree from an accredited school, BLS certification, and preferred GI endoscopy experience.

Qualifications

• Current State license to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN).
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Experience in GI endoscopy preferred.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized and specialized nursing care to patients in the endoscopy center.
• Plan, execute and evaluate nursing care for patients as per physician orders.
• Interact with patients through every phase of their experience in the endoscopy process.
• Maintain compliance with nursing standards and center policies.

Skills

RN license GA

GI endoscopy experience

BLS Certification

ACLS (recommended)

Airway Management

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

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.