Clinical Nurse I: Irvine GI Lab - Pre/PACU

Hoag•Irvine, CA

About The Position

The Clinical Nurse I in the Advanced GI Lab Pre/Post Recovery area provides specialized nursing care to inpatient and outpatient populations undergoing advanced diagnostic and therapeutic gastrointestinal procedures at the Hoag Digestive Health Institute. The role delivers pre-procedure and post-procedure care for procedures including ERCP, EUS, EBUS, EGD, bronchoscopy, colonoscopy, and advanced interventional endoscopy in a fast-paced, specialized procedural environment. The nurse provides assessment, monitoring, education, and recovery care from patient admission through discharge, supporting safe, coordinated care and a positive patient experience. The unit has 13 patient bays, including two private bays, a combined pre-procedure, Phase I recovery (PACU), and Phase II recovery area, and six advanced GI procedure rooms. It is dedicated to advanced endoscopic and digestive health procedures within Hoag's Digestive Health Institute.

Requirements

Current, good-standing Registered Nurse license in the State of California.
Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification from the American Heart Association upon hire.
For the Pre Post Unit, one year of nursing experience in a perioperative setting in an acute care hospital or outpatient surgery center.
For Recovery Room/PACU, one year of recent PACU experience in an acute care hospital or critical care unit.
For Clinical Nurse Is 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 units with telemetry monitoring, successful completion of an ECG course or equivalent is required.
Recovery Room/PACU: ACLS and PALS certification; PALS is required within 90 days of hire.
Pre Post Unit: Nurses hired before 10/1/2025 require ACLS; nurses hired after 10/1/2025 require ACLS and PALS within 90 days of hire.

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 patient 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 patients, respond to changes in condition, and implement appropriate nursing interventions.
Manage post-procedure recovery, including pain management, monitoring for procedural 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.