Endoscopy GI Registered Nurse Full Time

10,000 Sign-on Bonus for External Candidates

For those who want to invent the future of health care, here's your opportunity. We're going beyond basic care to health programs integrated across the entire continuum of care. Under general supervision, the Endoscopy Registered Nurse (RN) applies elements of the nursing process in the provision of professional nursing care to all patients in accordance with accepted standards of practice for the Endoscopy GI Lab. The staff RN is responsible for assessing the patient’s individual care needs and developing a plan of care based on this assessment. The RN is responsible for the facilitation of patient care delivery by effectively collaborating with other health care providers on an intra- and interdepartmental basis.

Planning and Coordination of Patient Care

Assesses the health status of the patient in order to develop an individualized plan of care by collecting, categorizing and interpreting data (physical and psychosocial) from documented information, observation, patient/family interview and other health care team members

Develops a nursing care plan based on the assessment of the patient that includes nursing diagnosis, patient goals and nursing interventions necessary to achieve these goals

Implements the nursing care plan to provide optimal individualized care for the patient

Documents nursing activities to provide a permanent record, for continuity of care, quality improvement and professional accountability

Establishes and maintains a safe environment to protect the patient and the health care team by monitoring the patient (physiologically and psychologically) and the environment and by implementing safety procedures

Coordinates support services needed during endoscopy by anticipating and communicating patient and surgical team needs

Evaluates effectiveness of nursing care to determine degree of goal attainment by comparing patient outcomes with patient goals

Initiates appropriate behaviors unique to endoscopy nursing

Identifies the patient to ensure that the patient, procedure and site correspond

Establishes and maintains a clean environment to reduce the potential for infection by applying the principles of antisepsis, decontamination, disinfection, sanitation, sterilization and environmental monitoring

Organizes and coordinates supplies, equipment, and team members to maintain an efficient, effective and safe postoperative environment through ongoing patient and situation assessment, priority setting, procurement of supplies and arrangement of equipment, by teaching, directing, communicating and collaborating with health care team members and support service personnel

Executes nursing activities to provide life support in an emergency situation by taking appropriate action and/or providing direction/assistance to health care team members

Communicates information to recovery room personnel to promote continuity of care

Assesses the health status of the patient in order to develop an individualized plan of care by collecting, categorizing and interpreting data (physical and psychosocial) from documented information, observation, patient/family interview and other health care team members

Develops and implements a nursing care plan based on the assessment of the patient that includes nursing diagnosis, patient goals and nursing interventions necessary to achieve these goals

Communicates any necessary information and instructs the patient and family to assist the patient in the achievement of optimal health status

Documents nursing activities to provide a permanent record, for continuity of care, quality improvement and professional accountability

Evaluates effectiveness of nursing care to determine degree of goal attainment by comparing patient outcomes with patient goals

Executes nursing activities to provide life support in an emergency by taking appropriate action and/or providing direction/assistance to health care team members

Administers medications and other modalities within the scope of practice as a Registered Nurse

Participates in educational programs to enhance nursing knowledge

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Graduation from an accredited school of nursing

Active Registered Nurse license through the Washington State Department of Health

Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare providers (AHA)

1. years of experience working as a Registered Nurse
2. years of recent endoscopy lab or ICU, ED experience preferred. Demonstrated advanced level of achievement of performance standards for endoscopy nursing according to SGNA standards of care

The hourly range for this role is $28.61 to $56.06 per hour based on full-time employment. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes — an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.