RN - Endoscopy Center FT

GIBSON AREA HOSPITAL•Gibson City, IL

4d•$29 - $45•Onsite

About The Position

The Endoscopy RN provides safe, compassionate, high-quality nursing care to patients undergoing endoscopic procedures. The role includes assessing patient needs, preparing patients for procedures, monitoring them during recovery, and providing post-procedure education. The RN works closely with physicians and the multidisciplinary team to promote patient safety, follow established policies and procedures, and support efficient workflow. Strong clinical judgment, effective communication, attention to detail, patient-centered care, and commitment to continuous quality improvement are expected. The nurse performs ongoing assessments, education, data collection, and implementation of care during preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative phases. Responsibilities include preparing patients and the endoscopy suite, assisting physicians during procedures, monitoring recovery, documenting care, and providing discharge instructions. The RN also contributes to staff development, performance improvement, unit goals, standards development, and effective coordination of patient care. The position is based at the Endoscopy Center in Gibson City, Illinois, and is scheduled for 40 hours per week across four 10-hour days. It involves working in patient care areas and routine potential exposure to blood, body fluids, tissues, contagious diseases, or infectious materials. The role requires physical activity and strength, including walking, managing equipment and patient-care items, and lifting or moving weights as described in the posting. The position reports to the Manager/Director of Endoscopy Surgical Services.

Requirements

Current Illinois nursing licensure.
BLS, PALS, and ACLS certification; certifications must be obtained within six months of hire if not current.
Ability to perform the physical tasks described, including patient-care activity, equipment handling, and specified lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling.
Ability to perform assessment and decision-making for acutely ill patients.
Effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, including communication in person and by telephone.
Emotional stability to manage the high-stress demands of acute patient care and changing patient conditions.
Empathetic attitude toward patients and families.
Ability to follow established safety, infection-control, documentation, and professional practice standards.

Nice To Haves

Previous surgical circulator experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Assess patients’ physiologic and cognitive status and collect data throughout preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care.
Conduct pre-procedure assessments, including review of medical history, vital signs, allergies, and current medications.
Educate patients about procedures, sedation, preparation requirements, and aftercare; identify and address patient and family education and emotional needs.
Ensure informed consent is obtained, signed, and documented.
Prepare the endoscopy suite and confirm equipment is functioning properly.
Assist physicians by handling instruments, managing specimens, and maintaining a sterile environment.
Document procedure details and patient status, interventions, and discharge information accurately and promptly in the EMR and required records.
Assess and monitor patients in the designated recovery area and provide discharge instructions.
Individualize and implement goal-directed nursing care using established standards, protocols, and desired patient outcomes.
Evaluate the effectiveness of nursing care, health care team contributions, systems, the environment, and instrumentation in supporting patient outcomes.
Demonstrate competency in designated psychomotor skills and follow written procedures and safety requirements.
Respond efficiently to patient emergencies by following established protocols, remaining calm, notifying appropriate personnel, and documenting events.
Apply knowledge of care standards, resources, protocols, medications, and significant laboratory values.
Maintain accountability for professional practice within the Illinois Practice Act and demonstrate awareness of legal issues and patient rights.
Participate in staff development, share knowledge, and use appropriate teaching and learning strategies to assist peers.
Seek guidance and validation of knowledge, skills, and decision-making when needed.
Participate in unit and nursing department goals, standards development, and performance improvement activities, including data review and peer monitoring.
Delegate patient-care activities appropriately and effectively supervise assigned coworkers using required validation techniques.
Organize and prioritize work and use personnel and material resources efficiently and cost-effectively.
Communicate clearly and promptly with patients, families, and health care team members, and maintain effective working relationships.
Use appropriate lines of authority to seek direction, validate decisions, and resolve issues.
Remain flexible with staffing patterns and participate in temporary assignment measures within the nursing division.
Identify problems using performance improvement tools and take prompt action based on current standards and sound clinical and operational judgment.
Seek knowledge and apply theory and data to clinical practice.