RN-Endo Nurse - PRN (70150)

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

Job summary

United Digestive in Woodstock, GA seeks a Registered Nurse (RN) for the Endoscopy Center to deliver individualized nursing care per physician orders and center procedures.

The RN will plan, execute and evaluate patient care, maintaining contact through all phases of the patient experience and working with minimal supervision. Travel to a sister center may be required.

Qualifications

• Current State license to practice as an RN (GA).
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• GI endoscopy experience preferred.
• ACLS certification recommended, not required.
• Airway Management Module completion required prior to conscious sedation (100% post-test).
• Membership in GI specialty societies encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized nursing care in the endoscopy center per physician orders.
• Plan, execute and evaluate nursing care for patients across all experience phases.
• Collaborate with physicians and staff; maintain patient contact throughout the procedure.
• Travel to a sister center may be required.

Education

RN license (GA)

Graduate of accredited school of nursing

GI endoscopy experience preferred

ACLS certification recommended

Airway Management Module completion required

Membership in GI societies encouraged

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.