Job Description
This unit performs general and therapeutic GI procedures, pulmonary procedures, pre and post procedural care, as well as pre-procedure phone calls.
In this role you will admit and recover endoscopy center patients, circulate and assist physicians during GI and pulmonary procedures, and complete pre-anesthesia assessment phone calls. Along with the procedure room team, you will travel to the ICU to perform bedside procedures as needed. As a nurse in the endoscopy center you will be trained on our infection prevention and scope reprocessing procedures.
This is a great opportunity if you are looking for a fast-paced environment that will provide variety each day. We are looking for nurses who enjoy working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, patient centered, and eager to learn.
On call requirement on a rotating basis.
This position is scheduled 4 - 10 Hour Day Shifts.
GI or procedural nursing experience is not required. We are willing to train.
Responsibilities:
- The Registered Nurse in the Digestive Disease/GI Department at Saint Luke's Hospital functions independently and accountable for utilizing the nursing process.
- Coordinates the care for a group of endoscopy and/or bronchoscopy patients with the Multidisciplinary Team.
- Cares for GI and pulmonary patient in pre-op and recovery phases of care.
- Circulates and assists physicians in procedural rooms.
- Delegates tasks appropriately. Identifies hospital resources.
- Serves as a clinical resource for new employees.
- Demonstrates positive formal or informal leadership within endoscopy unit or department.
Job Requirements
Applicable Experience:
1 year
Advanced Cardiac Life Support - American Heart Association or Red Cross, Registered Nurse - Various
Associate Degree - Nursing
Job Details
Full Time
Day (United States of America)