Registered Nurse - Gastroenterology

Registered Nurse - Gastroenterology Fort Carson, Colorado

The Community Colorado Springs & Fort Carson, Colorado

Colorado Springs is one of America's most desirable cities, nestled at the base of Pikes Peak with over 300 days of sunshine each year. The city offers an unparalleled quality of life with world-class outdoor recreation, a thriving cultural scene, and a strong sense of community. Residents enjoy easy access to Garden of the Gods, the United States Olympic & Paralympic Training Center, scenic hiking and biking trails, and some of the finest skiing in the Rocky Mountains all just an hour from Denver. With a vibrant downtown, excellent schools, and a cost of living well below other major Colorado cities, Colorado Springs consistently ranks among the best places to live in the United States.

About the Facility Evans Army Community Hospital

Evans Army Community Hospital is a state-of-the-art military medical center serving the Fort Carson community, including active-duty service members, retirees, and their families. As part of the Defense Health Agency, Evans ACH delivers comprehensive inpatient and outpatient care across a wide range of specialties including primary care, surgery, radiology, gastroenterology, physical therapy, behavioral health, and women's services. The facility is committed to delivering the highest standard of patient-centered care and offers healthcare professionals a rewarding opportunity to serve those who serve our country.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to patients undergoing GI procedures including colonoscopy, EGD, flexible sigmoidoscopy, and other diagnostic and therapeutic procedures
• Perform pre-procedure nursing assessments including patient history review, medication reconciliation, allergy verification, and readiness assessment
• Initiate and maintain intravenous (IV) access and administer medications per provider orders and facility protocols
• Monitor patients receiving moderate/conscious sedation including cardiac monitoring, respiratory status, oxygen saturation, and hemodynamic stability
• Recognize and respond to adverse events and emergencies in accordance with BLS and ACLS protocols
• Provide post-procedure recovery care and patient education for discharge readiness and follow-up care
• Assist with preparation, operation, and maintenance of gastroenterology procedural equipment
• Document all patient care activities accurately and timely within the electronic medical record
• Coordinate patient care in collaboration with providers and interdisciplinary healthcare teams

Qualifications

• Education: Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) from a program accredited by ACEN or CCNE.
• Experience: 2 years of nursing experience in an outpatient setting within the past 3 years, plus a minimum of 1 year of bedside hospital experience. Must have experience performing care and treatment of patients in a gastroenterology setting.
• Certifications: BLS and ALS (ACLS) must be maintained current throughout assignment.
• Licensure: Current, unrestricted RN license in any U.S. state or jurisdiction.
• U.S. Citizenship required

Schedule

Monday Friday, 06451515 (8-hour shifts). 30-minute uncompensated lunch.