RN-Endo Nurse - PRN (69382)

United Digestive; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

United Digestive is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Endoscopy center in Marietta, GA. The RN Endoscopy will provide individualized nursing care under physician orders, plan, execute, and evaluate care, and maintain professional standards throughout the patient’s journey.

Travel to a sister center may be required. The role requires active Georgia RN licensure, nursing degree, and preferred GI endoscopy experience; ACLS/BLS credentials are expected or recommended, with independence and sound

Qualifications

• Current State license to practice as an RN in Georgia.
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• GI endoscopy experience preferred.
• GI society membership encouraged.
• BLS certification maintained; ACLS recommended.
• Airway Management Module completion required before IV conscious sedation. 100% on conscious sedation module post-test.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized nursing care to patients in the endoscopy center per physician orders and nursing standards.
• Plan, execute, and evaluate nursing care; maintain contact with patients at each stage of the procedure.
• Demonstrate self-direction and ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• May travel to a sister center as needed.

Skills

Endoscopy nursing

ACLS (recommended)

BLS capable

Airway management module

Education

Registered Nurse license

Nursing degree

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)

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.