Registered Nurse - Gastroenterology

Registered Nurse (RN) in Support of the Gastroenterology ClinicERP International is seeking a full time Registered Nurse (RN) in support of the Gastroenterology Clinic at the Mike O'Callaghan Military Medical Center, Nellis AFB, Las Vegas, NV.Be the Best! Join our team of exceptional health care professionals across the nation. Come discover the immense pride and job satisfaction ERP Employees experience in providing care for our Military Members, their Families and Retired Military Veterans! ERP International is honored to be named a 2026 Top Workplace by WTOP News! 7 Years Running.Connect With Us! Apply online today and discover more about this exceptional employment opportunity.Excellent Compensation & Exceptional Comprehensive Benefits!No Weekends! No Holidays! No Call! Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Time, Paid Federal Holidays!Medical/Dental/Vision, STD/LTD/Life Insurance, Health Savings Account and more available!Annual CME Stipend and License/Certification Reimbursement!Matching 401K!About ERP International, LLC: ERP is a nationally respected provider of health, science, and technology solutions supporting clients in the government and commercial sectors. We provide comprehensive enterprise information technology, strategic sourcing, and management solutions to DoD and federal civilian agencies in 40 states. Founded in 2006, ERP is headquartered in Laurel, MD and maintains satellite offices in Montgomery, AL and San Antonio, TX - plus project locations nationwide. ERP is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Disability and Veteran.ResponsibilitiesSchedule: Monday - Friday, within the core clinic hours of 0600 to 1800Shift Structure: A flexible schedule, including 10-hour shifts, will be assigned by the Government supervisor to ensure clinic coverage and meet patient care needs. All shifts include a minimum 30-minute uncompensated lunch break.General Knowledge:Must have knowledge of professional care theories, principles, practices, disease process and procedures to perform nursing assignments of moderate difficulty and experience to acutely ill adults and geriatric patients as appropriate.Utilizes the nursing process as a basis for professional practice; a variety of pharmacological agents used in patient treatment, the desired effects, side effects, and complications of their use as well as the accurate administration of the pharmacologic agent, including dosage calculations; administrative requirements for proper documentation of patients condition including disease progress, acknowledgement of teaching, and follow up care; a wide range of medical disorders and conditions as appropriate, as seen in critically ill patients; and preventative health schedules, procedures, processes, and education methodsJob Specific Details and Tasks:Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates nursing care for adult and geriatricAbility to synthesize data from a variety of sources and make appropriate clinicalAbility to synthesize data from a variety of sources and make appropriate clinical decisions.Coordinates patient care through a continuum and facilitates the achievement of optimal outcomes in relation to care, quality and cost effectiveness.Ensures compliance with standards of care and practice in accordance with all established policies, procedures, and guidelines used in the medical treatment facility. Provides care within ethical and legal boundaries.Accountable for making patient care assignments based on the scope of practice and skill level of assigned personnel.Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with a diverse group of people for the purpose of informing the healthcare team of plans/actions, for teaching/education to benefit the patient/family and organization.Effectively uses appropriate communication format in addressing professionalAbility to recognize adverse signs and symptoms and react quickly in emergency situations.Skilled in setting up, operating and monitoring specialized medical equipment such as IV (intravenous) infusion pumps, cardiac monitoring devices, EKG units, oxygen analyzers, nebulizers, and other unit specific equipment.Work proactively with the GI team to continually assess patient's discharge planning needs and ensure timely discharge of patient.Maintain knowledge of and function independently in administering treatments and procedures, including familiarization with endoscopy Treatments include, but are not limited to, IV sedation (conscious sedation), IV cannulation, and IV therapy (including antibiotics and blood products).Provide pre-procedural counseling and education for patients planning to undergo GIOn their arrival, prepare patients for procedures, obtain and document pertinent medical history and physical assessment.Safely transfer patients to and from procedure areas with the assistance of otherAssist with GI procedures, to include the provision of consciousBe familiar with, and when required, assist in GI procedures to include upper endoscopy (EGD), colonoscopy, Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP), esophageal pH testing, paracentesis, liver biopsy, and Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy (PEG) Emergent procedures include endoscopy for GI bleeding control, foreign body removal, and cholangitis.Provides on-call coverage during both regular business hours and after regular business hours, such as overnights, weekends, and holidays, as scheduled, to support urgent and emergent procedures.Perform patient recovery as required in the procedure room or following transportation to the designated recovery area.Performs a full range of nursing procedures to include, by not limited to: patient counseling and education, telephone consultations with patients, reviewing charts, intravenous fluid administration, oxygen administration, vital signs monitoring and recording, specimen collection, esophageal pH testing, pill camera endoscopy, manometry, and other unit specific procedures as prescribed by the provider.Completes orientation and competency verification programs in accordance with (IAW) unit guidelines. Completes initial and annual training independently.Participates in the orientation and training of newly assigned personnel, asEnsures a safe work environment, employee safe work habits and patient safety IAW regulatory agencies, infection control policies, and process improvement initiatives.Participates in peerParticipates in committees, functions and other meetings as Provides relevant and timely information to these groups if asked.Assists with process improvementParticipates in customer service initiatives, quality projects, and medical readiness activities, designed to enhance health services.QualificationsMinimum Qualifications: Education: BSN Degree. Graduate from a college or university accredited by National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC), or The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). Experience: Minimum of two (2) years' experience as a clinical nurse in the medical/surgical, critical care inpatient, or emergency department settings and have been employed in one of those work settings within the past 36 months. Minimum of one (1) year experience providing moderate sedation with recoveryLicensure: Possess current unrestricted RN License from any state. Life Support Certification: Possess current ARC or AHA BLS and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) or Advanced Life Support (ALS) are required. Security: Possess the ability to pass a government background check/security clearance.