RN-Endo Nurse - PRN

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

Job summary

United-Digestive seeks a Registered Nurse (RN) for the Endoscopy center to provide individualized and specialized nursing care aligned with physician orders and center policies. The role involves planning, executing, and evaluating care while interacting with patients throughout their experience.

The ideal candidate will hold an active RN license in Georgia, have gastroenterology endoscopy experience if possible, and maintain BLS.

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 recommended but optional.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support certification.
• Completion of Airway Management Module prior to administering IV conscious sedation.
• Score of 100% on conscious sedation module post-test.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized and specialized nursing care to patients within the endoscopy center.
• Plan, execute and evaluate nursing care in accordance with physicians orders and policies.
• Interact with patients in each phase of their experience.

Skills

Nursing care

Endoscopy

Patient assessment

Infection control

Education

Nursing degree/diploma

Tools

Airway Management Module

ACLS certification

Basic Life Support (BLS)

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.