Registered Nurse - Endoscopy

Registered Nurse - Endoscopy (PRN)

The Endoscopy Registered Nurse (RN) provides comprehensive nursing care to patients undergoing diagnostic and therapeutic gastrointestinal and pulmonary endoscopic procedures. The RN is responsible for pre-procedure assessment, procedural assistance, moderate sedation monitoring, post-procedure recovery, patient education, and collaboration with physicians and multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe, high-quality patient care in accordance with organizational policies and regulatory standards.

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care for patients undergoing endoscopic procedures.
• Perform pre-procedure nursing assessments including medical history review, medication reconciliation, allergies, and patient preparation.
• Administer and monitor moderate sedation in accordance with hospital policies and state regulations.
• Assist physicians during endoscopic procedures including colonoscopy, EGD, bronchoscopy, ERCP, and other specialty procedures.
• Monitor patient vital signs, airway status, and overall condition throughout procedures and recovery.
• Recognize and respond appropriately to complications or emergency situations.
• Provide post-procedure monitoring, discharge instructions, and patient/family education.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation within the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Ensure proper handling, cleaning, and care of endoscopy equipment in collaboration with sterile processing and infection prevention standards.
• Adhere to infection control, patient safety, and quality assurance guidelines.
• Collaborate effectively with physicians, anesthesia providers, technicians, and interdisciplinary teams.
• Participate in performance improvement initiatives, staff meetings, and ongoing education.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and uphold professional nursing standards.

Qualifications Requirements:

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
• DC RN License required.
• Current BLS certification required.
• ACLS certification required.
• Minimum of one (1) year of acute care nursing experience preferred.
• Previous Endoscopy, GI Lab, Procedural, PACU, ICU, or Critical Care experience preferred.
• Experience with moderate sedation preferred.

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