RN - Endoscopy

Cynet HealthStaff; Urbana (IL); On-site; USD 83,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Cynet HealthStaff is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for our Endoscopy unit in Illinois. The role focuses on digestive health procedures, a 26-week contract, day shift, 9-hour shifts, with at least 3 years of nursing experience.

The RN will hold an Illinois RN license, BLS/ACLS/PALS certifications, and perform essential functions from pre-procedure assessment to post-procedure care, using nursing process and documentation.

Qualifications

• Must-have nursing competencies in endoscopy.
• Experience with pre- and post-procedure nursing care.
• Strong documentation and patient education skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial patient assessments and develop care plans.
• Monitor and sedate patients during procedures.
• Assist during endoscopy procedures and anesthesia involvement.
• Document nursing care accurately and provide patient education.

Skills

Patient assessment

Care plan development

Nursing interventions

IV start

Sedation monitoring

Job description

RN - Endoscopy

Profession: Nursing

Specialty: Digestive Health Procedures

Duration: 26 weeks

Shift: Day

Hours per Shift: 9 hours

Experience: Minimum three (3) years of relevant nursing experience.

License: Illinois state RN License in good standing

Certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS (American Heart Association)

Must-Have: Relevant nursing experience, patient assessment, care plan development, nursing interventions, patient care procedures

Description:The staff Registered Nurse (RN) is a professional caregiver who assumes responsibility for a group of patients for a designated time frame.This role requires providing care to these patients utilizing the nursing process, nursing trends, technology, financial, and human resources within the philosophy of the institution.Essential functions include performing all responsibilities and duties required by the unit as specific to the scope of service.The nurse implements procedures and theories related to the specific area of practice.It is essential to maintain up-to-date and accurate documentation of nursing care provided to assure the integration of information for use by the healthcare team.Completing an initial assessment upon patient admission and developing an appropriate plan of care in accordance with unit standards is mandatory.The plan of care must be based on patient and family needs.The nurse should implement the plan of care, nursing interventions, and patient care procedures.Modifications to the plan of care should be based on continuous evaluation.Taking responsibility for patient and employee safety by reporting and/or correcting safety hazards and incidents is crucial.Effective communication with others directly and in private when necessary to resolve issues is required.Offering constructive feedback to assist in the professional development of peers and conferring with colleagues to expand knowledge is expected.Identifying one's own learning needs and taking initiative to find appropriate solutions is important.Fulfilling all requirements of departmental competencies is a necessity.Department-specific job functions include preparing patients for procedures.The nurse completes assessments, reviews health histories, starts IVs, and provides education to patients.Monitoring and sedating patients during procedures is a key responsibility.Caring for patients in both phase 1 and phase 2 recovery is required.Assisting during cases that require anesthesia involvement is an essential part of the role.Overall, the professional RN in Digestive Health defines, directs, supervises, and evaluates patient care directly and via delegation to others by using the nursing process.