RN - Endoscopy Center FT

Gibson Area Hospital; Gibson City (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Gibson Area Hospital in Gibson City, IL is seeking an Endoscopy RN to provide safe, compassionate nursing care for patients undergoing endoscopic procedures. You will assess patients pre- and post-procedure, prepare the suite, assist physicians, and educate patients and families.

The role requires current Illinois RN licensure with BLS/PALS/ACLS within six months if not current, and may prefer prior endoscopy or surgical experience. 40 hours weekly, 4-10 hour days, on-site.

Qualifications

• Current Illinois licensure is required.
• BLS, PALS and ACLS certifications must be obtained within six months of hire if not current.
• Experience in surgical or endoscopy settings is preferred.
• Ability to assess patient needs and provide education to patients and families.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre-procedure assessments including medical history, vitals, allergies and current medications.
• Assist physicians by preparing the endoscopy suite and handling instruments.
• Provide post-procedure recovery care and discharge education.
• Document procedure details accurately in EMR and ensure informed consent has been obtained.

Skills

Endoscopy

Pre/postoperative care

EMR documentation

Education

Illinois RN licensure

BLS certification

PALS certification

ACLS certification

Job description

Job Details

• Job Location: Gibson City, IL 60936
• Position Type: Full Time
• Salary Range: $29.00 - $45.00 Hourly
• Job Title: ENDOSCOPY RN

Department

ENDOSCOPY SURGICAL SERVICES

Hours & Shift Requirements

40 hours a week (4-10 hour days)

General Summary

The Endoscopy RN is responsible for providing safe, compassionate, and high-quality nursing care to patients undergoing endoscopic procedures. This role includes assessing patient needs, preparing patients for procedures, monitoring patients throughout recovery, and providing post-procedure education. The endoscopy RN collaborates closely with physicians and the multidisciplinary team to ensure patient safety, maintain compliance with established policies and procedures, and promote efficient workflow. The nurse is expected to demonstrate strong clinical judgment, effective communication, attention to detail, and a commitment to patient-centered care and continuous quality improvement.

Gibson Area Hospital & Health Services Mission Statement

To provide personalized, professional healthcare services to the residents of the communities we serve.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities

1. Performs assessment, education, data collection and overall implementation of care in an ongoing and systematic manner, focusing on the patient’s physiologic and cognitive status during preoperative, intraoperative and postoperative care, including but not limited to the following:
   1. Patient Preparation
      1. Conduct pre-procedure assessments including medical history, vital signs, allergies and current medications.
      2. Educate patients about the procedure, sedation, preparation requirements and aftercare instructions.
      3. Ensure informed consent is obtained, signed and documented.
   2. Procedure Assistance
      1. Prepare the endoscopy suite and ensure all equipment is functioning properly.
      2. Assist physicians by handling instruments, managing specimens, and maintaining a sterile environment.
      3. Document details of the procedure accurately and timely in EMR.
   3. Post Procedure Care
      1. Assess patients in the designated recovery area and monitor accordingly.
      2. Provide discharge education and instruction to post procedure care.
      3. Ensure proper documentation of patient status, intervention and discharge are complete.
2. Formulates or individualizes a predefined, goal directed standard of initiating priority nursing/diagnosis/patient care problems and pre-established physiologic and cognitive patient outcomes.
3. Implements care in a knowledgeable, skillful, consistent and continuous manner by utilization of and adherence to pre-determined standards which define the structure, process and desired patient outcomes of nursing process.
4. Evaluates effectiveness of self, care given by all health care team members, and contribution of systems, environment, and instrumentation in progressing patients toward desired outcomes.
5. Demonstrates competency in select psychomotor skills adhering to predefined written procedures.
6. Identifies patient education/emotional needs prior to surgical procedure. Implements patient/significant other instruction or other appropriate measures to meet educational/emotional needs as r/t surgical care.
7. Performs documentation responsibilities following all existing structure standards and guidelines for forms used in the Division of Nursing and specially assigned areas.
8. Demonstrates awareness and sensitivity to patient rights, as identified within the institution.
9. Functions with an awareness of and adherence to safety requirements as identified in existing standards.
10. Performs efficiently in emergency patient situations following established protocols, remaining calm, informing appropriate persons, and documenting events.
11. Demonstrates applied knowledge base in areas of structure standards, patient care resources/references, protocols, pertinent drugs, standards of care, and significant lab values.
12. Demonstrates an awareness of self-responsibility and accountability for own professional practice within the Illinois Practice Act.
13. Participates actively in staff development activities by sharing knowledge with others and using appropriate teaching/learning strategies to assist peers.
14. Demonstrates awareness of legal issues in all aspects of professional practice and patient care, and strives to manage situations in a reduced-risk manner.
15. Seeks validation of knowledge base, skill level, and decision making as necessary and assertively requests guidance in areas of question.
16. Participates in development and attainment of unit and department of nursing goals.
17. Participates in development of standards at both the generic and unit specific levels, demonstrates an attitude of acceptance/importance of standards in all professional practice strives to achieve minimum compliance levels and uses evidence based practice measures with sound clinical judgment.
18. Actively involves self in Performance Improvement (PI) activities at the generic and unit levels through use of data sources and compliance peer review monitoring.
19. Demonstrates appropriate delegation of patient care activities in the direction of health care team members and functions effectively to supervise assigned coworkers, implementing required validation techniques.
20. Demonstrates effective organization and priority settings abilities in using self, human, and material resources in a time oriented and cost containment manner.
21. Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication skills by implementing existing communication methods (i.e. staff meetings, communication boards, etc.) and always attempting to receive and give information in a timely, concise, clear and positive manner.
22. Formulates and uses effective working relationships with all health care team members, patients, and families.
23. Demonstrates appropriate use of lines of authority in clinical and operational matters when seeking direction, validating self decision making, and resolving problematic issues.
24. Remains flexible in staffing patterns and in resolution of staffing conflicts; participates in temporary assignment measures in the division of nursing.
25. Demonstrates problem identification skills using existing PI tools/methods; demonstrates sound clinical and operational decision-making abilities based on current standards and resulting in prompt action/resolution.
26. Demonstrates an attitude of seeking knowledge and rationale for actions and shows ability to apply theory/data to the clinical settings.

Physical/Emotional Requirements

1. Visual acuity to observe patient assessment data and use manual/automated documentation tools.
2. Auditory acuity to hear patient verbal communication and gather data using auscultatory skills.
3. Manual dexterity of hands and feet to ambulate 8-12 hours per shift and to adroitly manage multiple pieces of equipment/tubes/invasive lines.
4. Physical strength to perform CPR(bed/floor), lift/push/pull 60-300 pounds (with assistance) as often as 20 times per 8-12 hours and perform constant walking, twisting, turning, and stretching maneuvers in patient care and use of patient care equipment.
5. Physical strength to perform the following lifting tasks:
   • Floor to waist - 40 pounds
   • 14” to waist - 50 pounds
   • Waist to shoulder - 30 pounds
   • Shoulder to overhead - 10 pounds
   • Carry 40 pounds 30 feet
   • Push 40 pounds/force 30 feet
   • Pull 40 pounds/force 10 feet
   • Carry 20# away from body for 30ft
6. Keen mental faculties to perform assessment and decision making skills in the management of acutely ill patients.
7. Possess an interested and empathetic attitude toward caring for the patients and families seeking care and services at the GAHHS Surgical Services Department.
8. Communications/speaking/enunciation skills to receive and give information in person and by telephone.
9. Emotional stability conducive to dealing with a high stress level for 8-12 hours at a time associated with caring for acute patients, fast paced physical activity, rapidly changing patient conditions, emotional demands of patients and their families, and the demands of maintaining effective working relationships with peers, managers, physicians and other health care workers.

Reporting Relationship

Reports to the Manager/Director of Endoscopy Surgical Services.

Qualifications: EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

1. Previous surgical circulator experience preferred, but not required.
2. Current Illinois licensure
3. BLS, PALS and ACLS certification required within six months of hire if not current.

Infection Exposure Risk Level

Category 1 - Maximal Risk – this job exposes you to potential blood, body fluids, and tissues on a routine basis. It is recommended that you get the Hepatitis B vaccine.

Working Conditions

1. Works in patient care areas where there are few discomforts due to dust, dirt, noise and the like.
2. Works with patients and may be exposed to contagious diseases or infectious materials, but potential for personal harm and injury is limited when proper safety and health precautions and equipment are used.