RN - GI Lab

NKC Health; North Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

NKC Health in North Kansas City seeks a registered nurse with a GI/endoscopy focus to provide comprehensive pre-, intra-, and post-procedure care for patients across the age spectrum. You will collaborate with anesthesia and GI teams to ensure high-quality care.

You will assist with advanced GI procedures (EGD, colonoscopy, ERCP, EUS, and more) and contribute to PACU recovery, emphasizing safety and comfort. An in-house educator supports ongoing career development.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year medical/surgical experience; critical care, PACU, or GI endoscopy experience preferred.
• Specialized skills include endoscopy, PACU, phlebotomy and airway management.
• RN license in Missouri; BLS and ACLS required; CGRN preferred.
• Education: Associates degree in Nursing required; Bachelors in Nursing preferred.
• Basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide pre-, intra-, and post-procedure care for adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
• Assist with advanced GI procedures including EGD, colonoscopies, ERCP, EUS, manometry, FibroScan, PillCam, Bravo, HALO.
• Collaborate with anesthesia and GI services to deliver safe, high-quality care.
• Support patient safety and comfort across inpatient and outpatient settings.

Skills

Endoscopy

PACU

Phlebotomy

Airway management

Education

Associates - Nursing

Bachelors - Nursing

Job description

SUMMARY

You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of RNs, GI techs, and CNAs, working seamlessly with anesthesia and GI services to deliver exceptional care. You'll play a vital role in ensuring top-tier care for both inpatient and outpatient populations.Assisting with advanced GI procedures such as EGD, colonoscopies, ERCP, EUS, manometry, Fibro Scan, PillCam, Bravo, and HALO. Additionally, you'll provide pre-operative and post-operative recovery care, with a strong emphasis on patient safety and comfort. Rotating through all areas of GI will offer you a diverse and stimulating work environment.Our department boasts advanced certifications in GI specialties, providing opportunities for you to expand your skills and knowledge. With an in-house educator, you�ll have access to tailored education and in-services to enhance your career development.

SUMMARY: Under the direction of the department director/supervisors/charge nurse, provides pre-, intra-, and post-procedure care for adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.

EXPERIENCE

One year medical/surgical experience required; critical care, PACU, or GI endoscopy experience strongly preferred.

SPECIAL SKILLS

Endoscopy, PACU, phlebotomy, and airway management preferred.

OTHER

Basic computer skills.

LICENSE/CERT

Required: RN (Registered Nurse) State of Missouri, BLS (Basic Life Support) from AHA (American Heart Association), ACLS (Advance Cardiac Life Support) from AHA (American Heart Association) Preferred: CGRN (Certified Gastroenterology RN)

EDUCATION

Required: Associates - Nursing, Preferred: Bachelors - Nursing