RN - Endo

Monument Health Rapid City Hospital•Rapid City, SD

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The facility is seeking an Endoscopy Registered Nurse (RN) to join the team. The Endoscopy unit is equipped with 4 Beds, 20 Endoscopy Rooms, 14 Pre-Op Bays, and 14 PACU Bays. Patient care includes Upper and Lower Endoscopy procedures, such as advanced EUS (Endoscopic Ultrasound), EBUS (Endobronchial Ultrasound), ERCP, and PEG (Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy). The role also involves Pre and Post Recovery (Phase I and Phase II) care, with the potential for some ICU level care as needed. Anesthesia provides sedation for procedures. The Endoscopy RN/Endo Tech team consists of 6 members, supported by an Anesthesia team for sedation. The charting system is EPIC, and the unit utilizes an ION Robot for robotic-assisted bronchoscopy and Omnicell Alaris equipment. Floating may be required to Pre-Op/PACU/Floor, but not to the Main OR as a Primary RN. Orientation lasts for 1 week. Scheduling includes weekend rotation every 3rd weekend. On-call expectations involve one overnight per week and every 3rd weekend, with a 15-minute response time. Travelers will work 8-hour shifts rotating through various times. Staff are expected to work 2 out of 4 major holidays. Approval for time off must be secured through management. Volunteers for low census may be required without pay. Scrub color will be provided, and free parking is available.

Requirements

Minimum of 2 years of Level 1 or Level 2 trauma experience as an RN.
BLS certification.
ACLS certification.
Completion of a nursing education program approved by a Board of Nursing.
Registered with the state board of nursing in South Dakota.
Competency in Endoscopy procedures, including advanced EUS, EBUS, and ERCP.

Nice To Haves

Endoscopy Technician: Minimum of 1 year experience in the field.
Endoscopy Technician: High School diploma or GED is required; completion of an accredited program is preferred.
Endoscopy Technician: BLS certification.
First-time travelers will not be accepted.

Responsibilities

Provide patient care for Upper and Lower Endoscopy procedures, including advanced EUS, EBUS, ERCP, and PEG.
Perform Pre and Post Recovery (Phase I and Phase II) care.
Provide ICU level care as needed.
Work with an Endoscopy RN/Endo Tech team of 6.
Utilize EPIC charting system.
Operate ION Robot for robotic-assisted bronchoscopy.
Use Omnicell Alaris equipment.
Float to Pre-Op/PACU/Floor as needed.
Participate in weekend rotation every 3rd weekend.
Be on call one overnight per week and every 3rd weekend with a 15-minute response time.
Work 8-hour shifts rotating through various times.
Work 2 out of 4 major holidays.