RN-Endo Nurse - PRN (69489)

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

Job summary

United Digestive in Athens, GA, is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for our Endoscopy center. You will provide individualized nursing care to patients under physician orders, following state nursing practice laws and center policies.

The role requires self-direction, ability to work with minimal supervision, and may involve travel to a sister center. A current RN license in Georgia and BLS certification are required; GI endoscopy experience is preferred.

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.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized nursing care to patients within the endoscopy center.
• Plan, execute and evaluate nursing care according to physician orders and nursing standards.
• Coordinate care with physicians and the endoscopy team during all phases of the patient experience.
• Travel to a sister center may be required.

Skills

RN License

GI Endoscopy Experience

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

Airway Management Training

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Athens-Clarke County Endoscopy - Athens, GA 30601Position Type: PRNEducation Level: High School or GEDTravel Percentage: As needed for business requirements.Job Category: Endoscopy

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.