Clinical Nurse I: Irvine GI Lab - Pre/PACU

Hoag•Irvine, CA

4d•$52 - $81•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Nurse I provides specialized nursing care for inpatient and outpatient patients undergoing advanced diagnostic and therapeutic gastrointestinal procedures within the Hoag Digestive Health Institute. The nurse delivers pre-procedure and post-procedure care for patients undergoing procedures such as ERCP, EUS, EBUS, EGD, bronchoscopy, colonoscopy, and advanced interventional endoscopy in a specialized procedural environment. Responsibilities span assessment, monitoring, education, and recovery from admission through discharge. The unit has 13 patient bays, including two private bays, and combines pre-procedure care, Phase I recovery (PACU), and Phase II recovery. It includes six advanced GI procedure rooms dedicated to advanced endoscopic and digestive health procedures. Hoag is a nonprofit regional health care delivery network in Orange County, California. It operates three acute-care hospitals, sixteen urgent care centers, and eleven health centers, and has a network of more than 1,800 physicians, 100 allied health members, 8,000 employees, and 2,000 volunteers. Hoag provides specialized care through institutes including digestive health and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

Current, active Registered Nurse license in good standing in the State of California.
Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification from the American Heart Association upon hire.
For Clinical Nurse I roles at Magnet-designated facilities, a BSN is required, or a BSN program must be started within one year of hire and the degree attained within two years of starting the program.
For the Pre/Post Unit, one year of nursing experience in a perioperative setting at an acute care hospital or outpatient surgery center.
For the Recovery Room/PACU, one year of recent PACU experience in an acute care hospital or critical care unit.
For the Recovery Room/PACU, ACLS and PALS certification are required, with PALS obtained within 90 days of hire.
For the Pre/Post Unit, nurses hired before October 1, 2025, require ACLS; nurses hired after October 1, 2025, require ACLS and PALS within 90 days of hire.
Successful completion of an ECG course or equivalent is required only for units with telemetry monitoring.

Nice To Haves

BSN preferred.
One or more years of PACU, ICU, or ED experience preferred.
Advanced GI experience preferred.
Pre/Post Unit: specialty certification preferred.
Recovery Room/PACU: ASPAN certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform comprehensive pre-procedure nursing assessments and verify patient readiness for advanced GI procedures.
Prepare patients for procedures, including ERCP, EUS, EGD, colonoscopy, and endoscopy, through education, IV initiation, medication review, and procedural preparation.
Monitor and care for patients during Phase I and Phase II recovery following moderate sedation or anesthesia.
Assess and monitor changes in patient condition and implement appropriate nursing interventions.
Manage post-procedure recovery, including pain management, monitoring for complications, and assessing discharge readiness.
Educate patients and families about procedures, recovery expectations, medications, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Collaborate with gastroenterologists, anesthesia providers, advanced practice providers, and interdisciplinary team members to coordinate patient care.
Document assessments, interventions, patient responses, and discharge outcomes in the electronic medical record.
Support efficient patient flow throughout the GI Lab, pre-op, and recovery areas while maintaining patient satisfaction.
Respond to urgent or emergent situations and participate in emergency response efforts as needed.
Maintain compliance with regulatory standards, infection prevention practices, and organizational policies.
Participate in quality improvement initiatives and support a culture of safety, clinical excellence, and service excellence.