Endoscopy RN for GI Endoscopy Center in SW Portland

The Oregon Clinic•Portland, OR

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Join The Oregon Clinic as a full-time Endoscopy Registered Nurse at our Gastroenterology West Endoscopy Center in Southwest Portland. You will work alongside a collaborative team of patient-focused colleagues and physicians, providing world-class care with kindness and empathy. This role offers the opportunity to make a valuable impact within the local community and our ecosystem of care by ensuring patients receive consistent, efficient, and tailored care. Using excellent customer service and communication skills, you will provide professional nursing care during the pre-procedure (admission) and post-procedure (recovery) phases of endoscopic care.

Requirements

Current Oregon state licensure as a Registered Nurse is required.
Minimum one (1) year of experience as a Registered Nurse is required.
ACLS required within 60 days of hire.
Demonstrated ability to initiate, work independently, and effectively multitask.
Excellent attendance and work ethic.
Positive attitude and desire to be a team player.
Ability to communicate professionally and effectively with patients, physicians, and other team members.
A commitment to patient-focused care, privacy, and safety.

Nice To Haves

Specialty care, Gastroenterology is a plus!
Prior Electronic Medical Record (EMR) experience is preferred.
Epic experience is a plus!

Responsibilities

Provides professional nursing care during the pre-procedure (admission) and post-procedure (recovery) phases of endoscopic care.
Completes pre-procedure patient assessments, including medical history review, medication reconciliation, allergy verification, and baseline vital signs.
Prepares patients for procedures by verifying informed consent, ensuring NPO status, initiating IV access, and completing required safety and regulatory documentation.
Monitors patients in the post-procedure recovery phase, including assessment of vital signs, level of consciousness, pain, and potential complications, and escalates concerns per facility protocols.
Provides discharge education to patients and caregivers, including post-procedure instructions, medication guidance, and follow-up care.
Documents nursing care accurately and timely in the electronic medical record in compliance with regulatory, accreditation, and facility requirements.
Adheres to patient safety standards, infection prevention practices, and quality improvement initiatives.
Accurately handles all specimens, completes laboratory request forms, and verifies information is correct.
Ensures equipment and supplies are cleaned, sterilized, and available when needed.
Collaborates with physicians and interdisciplinary team members to support efficient patient flow and high-quality patient care.
Performs other duties as assigned in support of clinic operations.