Endoscopy Registered Nurse Lead, GI – Full Time, Fairfax, VA

Gastro Health • Fairfax, VA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Gastro Health is seeking a full time RN lead to join our outpatient endoscopy center in Fairfax, VA. In this role, you will provide exceptional patient care during endoscopic procedures. Your responsibilities include preparing patients, administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and maintaining a sterile environment. Collaborating with the healthcare team, you will educate patients, document procedures, and ensure adherence to quality standards. As an Endoscopy RN with Gastro Health, you will: Assist the physicians to provide direct patient care for colonoscopy & endoscopy procedures Completion of admission assessments Monitor patients receiving IV moderate sedation Oversee and participate in the preparation and flow of the procedure room Preparation for discharging patients Post-anesthesia care Train and mentor other staff. AAAHC maintenance and preparation Staffing schedules Inventory and stock

Requirements

• Current Virginia RN license (required)
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• BLS and ACLS
• Active RN license in the state of Virginia
• Two years of RN experience preferred

Nice To Haves

• Recovery room experience a plus
• IV skills are a plus
• PACU experience preferred
• IV skills and conscious sedation are a plus

Responsibilities

• Assist the physicians to provide direct patient care for colonoscopy & endoscopy procedures
• Completion of admission assessments
• Monitor patients receiving IV moderate sedation
• Oversee and participate in the preparation and flow of the procedure room
• Preparation for discharging patients
• Post-anesthesia care
• Train and mentor other staff
• AAAHC maintenance and preparation
• Staffing schedules
• Inventory and stock
• Compliance with all clinical policies and procedures, systems and applications.
• Develops and maintains a clean, safe and pleasant environment.
• Proper assisting to the physicians before, during and after procedures.
• Performs nursing assessment of patient prior to, during and after the procedure.
• Administration of conscious sedation and topical anesthetics under MD supervision.
• Maintains competencies in all areas of endoscopy.
• Patient education.
• Proper documentation of all pertinent information regarding the care of patient; this should be done in an adequate and timely manner.
• Become trained and proficient in all essential work areas of the center.
• Inventory and inspection of all supplies and equipment both before and after performing cases. Knows how to operate and troubleshoot equipment in center.
• Maintains current knowledge of all GI procedures.
• Maintains log books in regards to physicians, biopsies, etc.
• Follows center protocol for reprocessing equipment.
• Serves as an active participant on committees, as assigned.
• Attends all staff meetings and in-service classes on regularly scheduled days.
• Performs other related duties as requested or required by the Director of Nursing or Governing Body.
• Overseeing and participating in procedure room prep and flow. Post-anesthesia care and discharging of patients.
• Train and mentor other staff.
• AAAHC maintenance and preparation
• Staffing schedules
• Inventory and stock

Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate
• Paid holidays, Paid time off, Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement Plans (401k & Profit Sharing), Short and Long-Term disability
• Competitive Salary
• 2 weeks PTO plus Paid Holidays
• Group Health Benefits (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plans (401k, Profit Sharing)
• Short- & Long-Term Disability
• Healthcare & Dependent Flexible Spending Accounts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees