RN Endoscopy

Regent Surgical; Akron (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Regent Surgical Health is seeking an Endoscopy RN for a full-time role. Under clinical leadership you will deliver intraoperative patient care in the endoscopy suite, monitor vitals, assist surgeons, and ensure readiness of supplies and equipment. You will communicate with the healthcare team to promote safe, high-quality care.

Requirements include graduation from an accredited nursing program, an active RN license, and BLS/ACLS/PALS as required by ASC policy. Prior ASC experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• RN license in the appropriate state.
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• BLS/ACLS/PALS certifications as required by ASC policy.

Responsibilities

• Provide intraoperative care in procedure rooms and ORs.
• Transport patients to and from procedure rooms.
• Prepare and position patients for endoscopy.
• Ensure supplies, equipment, and medications are ready.
• Verify patient, procedure, positioning, and equipment.
• Perform timeout per site policy.
• Assist surgeon during procedures and monitor vitals.
• Maintain stock and cleanliness of the endoscopy suite.
• Develop and implement patient care plans.
• Communicate with patients and healthcare team for continuity of care.
• Apply sterile techniques before, during, and after procedures.
• Provide postoperative care instructions to patients.

Skills

Intraoperative care

Patient monitoring

Surgical assistance

Team communication

Education

RN license

Accredited nursing program

High school diploma

Job description

About Regent Surgical Health

Since 2001, Regent Surgical Health has been a leader in developing and managing successful surgery center partnerships between hospitals and physicians. We continually improve and evolve the ASC model based on changing market conditions to stay ahead of emerging trends. From this viewpoint, our team has developed proprietary ASC ownership models that give both physicians and hospitals what they need to ensure long-term clinical and financial success.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the direction of Clinical Leadership the Endoscopy RN- PRN has responsibility for the delivery of patient care that promotes safety and well‑being of all patients and staff in the intraoperative areas. Provide appropriate assessment of physical, psychosocial/family, cultural, personal beliefs or restrictions, cognitive abilities, and pain and comfort needs. Monitor patient care to assess the progress of the endoscopy room process. Maintain open communication with all staff to promote improvement in performance and quality care.

This is a full‑time position.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide patients with intraoperative care in procedure rooms and operating rooms.
• Transport patients to and from procedure room.
• Prepare and position patients for the endoscopic procedure.
• Ensure proper supplies, equipment, and medications are ready for use.
• Verify patient, procedure, positioning, and equipment correspond.
• Responsible for "timeout" per site verification policy.
• Assist surgeon during procedures with duties such as passing medical equipment and monitoring patients' vital signs.
• Ensure that the procedure room runs smoothly and is stocked with all necessary surgical supplies and equipment.
• Develop and implement care plans for patients.
• Assist in the maintenance and storage of endoscopic equipment.
• Communicate with patients and other healthcare professionals to ensure continuity of care including procedure delays.
• Apply aseptic and sterile techniques to medical instruments and equipment before, during, and after the endoscopic procedure.
• Alleviate patients' concerns by answering questions and providing postoperative care instructions.
• Maintain up-to-date and accurate documentation of nursing care provided to ensure the integration of information for use by the healthcare team to ensure quality care.
• Clean and disinfect all tables, counter surfaces, stands, and floor between all cases.
• Able to problem solve in the presence of stressful situations/ work environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

REQUIRED:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• RN license in appropriate State
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS certification (as required by individual ASC policy)

PREFERRED:

• Minimum two years of nursing experience
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Nursing
• ASC experience