Hospital - GI/Endoscopy RN III (6:30am-3:00pm & 10:30am-7:00pm)
About The Position
The Hospital GI/Endoscopy RN III is an advanced licensed clinician who provides professional nursing care to patients undergoing complex diagnostic, therapeutic, and advanced gastrointestinal/endoscopic procedures. Functions as an experienced clinical resource in GI/endoscopy nursing and supports safe care throughout pre-procedure, intra-procedure, recovery, and discharge. In addition to direct patient care, the RN III serves as a preceptor and mentor, supports staff clinical development, identifies practice and workflow improvement opportunities, and contributes to quality, safety, patient experience, and professional nursing practice across the department.
Requirements
- Associate's degree in Nursing is required at the date of hire.
- Must obtain the Bachelor of Science in Nursing within 2.5 years of the date of hire.
- Current Texas Board of Nursing (or Compact State) RN license; OR a Temporary Texas RN License (Permanent TX license within 90 days upon hire).
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, within 7 days of hire.
Responsibilities
- Provides advanced nursing care to patients undergoing routine, complex, and advanced gastrointestinal/endoscopic procedures.
- Uses advanced assessment and clinical judgment to anticipate risk, recognize deterioration or procedural complications, and coordinate timely intervention.
- Serves as a clinical resource for nursing staff regarding GI/endoscopy patient care, moderate sedation, procedural workflow, recovery, and clinical decision-making.
- Precepts and mentors new employees, students, and developing nurses; supports orientation and clinical competency development.
- Collaborates with physicians, anesthesia providers, nursing, and technical staff to coordinate care for patients with complex procedural or clinical needs.
- Supports advanced endoscopic procedures and ensures nursing readiness appropriate to procedure complexity and patient acuity.
- Models professional nursing practice, patient-centered communication, accurate documentation, and effective interdisciplinary collaboration.
- Identifies clinical practice, workflow, quality, and patient safety improvement opportunities and participates in or leads department initiatives.
- Supports implementation and evaluation of evidence-based practices, nursing standards, policies, procedures, and clinical guidance.
- Participates in audits, regulatory readiness, infection prevention initiatives, event follow-up, and department quality monitoring.
- Supports staff education and development of department-specific educational resources.
- May function as Charge RN as needed based on competency and departmental requirements.
- Participates in shared governance, departmental committees, and hospital improvement activities as assigned.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Associate degree
