Registered Nurse - Endoscopy (Full Time)

Beth Israel Lahey Health • Burlington, MA

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About The Position

Work for a nationally renowned, world-class Boston-area health system without fighting traffic and paying for parking! Lahey Health believes that the nurse-patient relationship, continuity of care and personal accountability are central to the delivery of individualized high quality patient care. As our Endoscopy Department continues to grow, we are seeking experienced and qualified nurses to join our team. Endoscopy provides comprehensive gastrointestinal endoscopic service to our patients. More than 17,000 procedures are performed annually. Our nursing team provides comprehensive pre, intra, and post care to patients undergoing a wide variety of endoscopic procedures such as: Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) for the evaluation and management of bile duct obstruction and gallstones. Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) for the diagnosis of gastrointestinal submucosal tumors and staging of esophageal cancer, treatment of gastrointestinal bleeding using the latest hemostatic techniques, and expandable stent placement for treatment of strictures of the esophagus, duodenum and colon. Radiofrequency Ablation and Cryotherapy Per-Oral Endoscopic Myotomy (POEM) Routine endoscopies such as colonoscopy for colorectal screening and polyp surveillance and upper endoscopy for the evaluation for ulcers and acid reflux disease. Our active esophageal motility laboratory performs esophageal manometry, and both catheter-based and Bravo-capsule based ambulatory esophageal pH monitoring.

Requirements

• Current Massachusetts registered Nurse license required.
• Current BLS certification with American Heart Association.
• BSN preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of previous critical care or nursing experience in acute care or sub-acute setting required.
• Telemetry experience required, critical care preferred.
• Demonstrate critical thinking, service excellence, and good interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to read/comprehend written instructions and follow verbal instructions.
• PC skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive pre, intra, and post care to patients undergoing endoscopic procedures.
• Assist in performing endoscopic procedures such as ERCP, EUS, and routine endoscopies.
• Monitor patients' vital signs and comfort levels during procedures.
• Educate patients and their families about procedures and post-care instructions.
• Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare professionals to ensure high-quality patient care.

Benefits

• Work in a nationally renowned health system.
• Access to a variety of specialists dedicated to compassionate care.
• Opportunity to make a difference in patients' lives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree