GI Nurse PRN

HCA Healthcare • Chattanooga, TN

2d

About The Position

The GI / Endoscopy RN oversees direct patient care within the procedure room, including preparation and reprocessing of instruments, specimen collection, and circulation duties. The RN supports physicians and other medical personnel involved in procedures and provides guidance and communication to other staff. The role includes evaluating and preparing patients for procedures, providing patient and family education, monitoring and documenting patient condition, responding to emergencies, and delivering safe, evidence-based, patient-centered nursing care as part of an interdisciplinary team. The position requires on-call availability during select non-business hours with a 30-minute response time. Self/preferential scheduling is posted four weeks in advance. GI/Bronchoscopy experience is highly preferred.

Requirements

• Registered Nurse (RN).
• Associate degree.
• At least 1 year of med/surg RN experience.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.

Nice To Haves

• GI/Bronchoscopy experience is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee direct patient care within the procedure room, including instrument preparation and reprocessing, specimen collection, and circulation duties.
• Support physicians and other medical personnel involved in procedures and provide guidance and communication to other staff.
• Evaluate patients prior to surgery or procedures.
• Educate patients and families about the procedure and peri-operative process, medical condition, treatment, and follow-up measures.
• Prepare patients, including providing intravenous therapy and preoperative medications and verifying the surgical site.
• Participate in surgical site verification, including briefing, time out, debriefing, and universal protocols according to hospital policy.
• Recognize and respond to patient emergencies.
• Deliver high-quality, patient-centered care while managing evidence-based practices and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Work as an integral member of an interdisciplinary team that includes providers, surgeons, and surgical technologists.
• Apply the nursing process, critical thinking, scientific judgment, technical skills, and leadership to independently deliver safe nursing care.
• Assess and monitor patient condition throughout the shift, and thoroughly document changes and care provided.
• Be available for on-call shifts during select non-business hours with a 30-minute response time.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine coverage.
• Free counseling and referral services.
• Paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence.
• 401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay, based on years of service.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
• Fertility and family-building benefits.
• Adoption assistance.
• Life insurance and supplemental health protection plans.
• Auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree