RN - Endoscopy Specialist

Join a dedicated healthcare team in the heart of the Midwest region, providing exceptional nursing care in endoscopic procedures. This part-time Registered Nurse role involves collaborating closely with anesthesia providers, physicians, and other healthcare professionals to support patients before, during, and after endoscopic interventions.

General Summary

The RN in this role delivers direct patient care across diverse populations, focusing on assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care during the intra-operative period of endoscopic procedures. Effective communication with gastroenterology, internal medicine, surgery, and anesthesiology teams is essential to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain compliance with National Patient Safety Goals and regulatory standards.
• Review patient charts for completeness and adherence to documentation policies.
• Provide patient education tailored to individual learning needs and assess understanding.
• Offer clear explanations and verbal reassurance to patients consistently.
• Identify physical symptoms and changes promptly, taking appropriate action.
• Demonstrate competency in administering moderate sedation and monitoring cardiac rhythms, recognizing dysrhythmias.
• Apply sound clinical judgment based on knowledge of diseases and patient care requirements.
• Adhere to medical and surgical asepsis during treatments and procedures.
• Support patient and family needs, promoting safety, comfort, dignity, and respect.
• Exhibit flexibility, organization, and teamwork; assist in orienting new staff members.
• Participate in quality assurance and continuing education programs.
• Maintain open communication with nursing and healthcare personnel.
• Ensure a safe, clean environment by following infection control protocols and guidelines.
• Maintain and troubleshoot endoscopy instruments, ensuring proper cleaning and disinfection per manufacturer and SGNA standards.

Education

Graduation from an accredited nursing program is required.

Experience

At least one year of acute care nursing experience is preferred.

Requirements

• Current RN license in a Compact State or the state of practice.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.

Mental and Physical Demands

This role requires considerable mental focus, frequent walking, standing, lifting up to 35 pounds, and various physical movements such as turning, stooping, and reaching.

Working Conditions

Exposure to infectious diseases and occasional challenging interactions may occur. Strict adherence to infection control procedures is essential to maintain safety.